Following the terrorist attacks against the
United States on September 11, 2001 the 2^nd grade teachers at
Brevard Elementary choose to undertake a social studies project to focus
students on the good in America. 

Teachers Vicki Denton, Connie Mosser, Louise
Stroup and Molly Tartt worked with their students to identify what made them
proud of their country.  The students
then selected and designed artwork representing American landmarks and events.

Quilter Elizabeth Lemon provided fabric
blocks and markers for students to produce their images.  The 6×6 blocks portrayed America from its mountain
majesties to its shining sea.  They
featured symbols of the United States, such as the U.S. flag, the Statue of
Liberty, the Liberty Bell and the bald eagle. 
Native Americans, pilgrims, soldiers, explorers and astronauts were all
depicted through the eyes of seven-and eight-year-olds.

Lemon then assembled the blocks using dark
blue fabric with shooting stars of various colors for sashing and a wide border
of red, white and blue U.S. flag material. 
She finished the project by quilting around each block and with a flowing
stitch on the border.

The “We Love America” quilt hung in the
school library at Brevard Elementary for many years.  Recently the Waightstill Avery Chapter of the
DAR borrowed the quilt to share with their members.  It is currently on display on the 2^nd
floor at the Library.

Photographs and information for this column
are provided by the Rowell Bosse North Carolina Room, Transylvania County Library. 
Visit the NC Room during regular library hours (Monday-Friday) to learn more
about our history and see additional photographs.  For more information,
comments, or suggestions contact Marcy at [email protected]
or 828-884-1820.

“We Love America” quilt created by 2nd graders at Brevard Elementary School during the 2001-2002 school year.