1. The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco
Vocabulary Words

2. Border Definition: A part that forms the outside edge of something
Sentence:
She made a pink border around the quilt.

3. Threaded Definition: Passed thread through the eye of a needle.
Sentence:
She threaded the needle before she began sewing.

4. Gathering Definition: A coming together of people. Sentence:
We were excited to attend the family gathering at Christmas.

5. Scraps Definition: Leftover bits of cloth. Sentence:
We used scraps to make a family quilt.

6. Needles Definition: Small, thin tools used for sewing. Sentence:
She used a needle and thread to mend her pants.

7. Sewn Definition: Fastened with stitches using a needle and thread.
Sentence:
The doll was hand sewn.

8. Babushka
Definition:
A woman’s head scarf; from the Russian word meaning “grandmother.”
Sentence:
Mother wore a red babushka when she went shopping.

9. Challah
Definition:
A loaf of white bread, often braided, that traditionally is eaten at special Jewish celebrations.
Sentence:
On Friday night, Anna ate challah with her dinner.

10. Huppa
Definition:
A canopy under which traditional Jewish weddings are performed.
Sentence:
They were married under a beautifully decorated huppa.

11. Bouquet Definition: A bunch of flowers. Sentence:
The bride carried a lovely bouquet of red and yellow roses.

12. Vocabulary Quilt