Projects include: Silver Tray - Almost every colonial town had a silversmith who made candlesticks, platters and bowls. Intricate designs were cut into the metal by engraving. Log Cabin Quilt - Patchwork was a common design. Log cabin is a particular pattern which looked like stacked logs. Denim Rug - Apples are a traditional colonial design. Only wealthy people had rugs, others made painted rugs of canvas from ship's sails. Welcome Bandbox - Used to store the stiff collars worn by the colonists. This box also uses decoupage, which started with scraps of paper. Wired Candle Holder - Candle holders were forged in metal. A special kind was one with spirals, called a courting candle. Bumble Bee Tassel. .