Latest Past Events
Patterns from the Underground Railroad: book discussion and quilting circle
VirtualCome and discuss this important part of Quilt History and learn how to make the blocks that echo the stories
All skill levels welcome
Prerequisite reading/viewing: The 1619 Project
English Paper Pieced Pentagon Ball at the Uniondale Library
Uniondale Library 400 Uniondale Ave, UniondaleAre you ready for a small hand-work project that can be completed in a weekend?! Faster if you've done English Paper Piecing before, I bet! Please join us at the Uniondale Public Library for this month's "Learn to Sew" craft class. All materials provided to make one baby ball. Grab a friend and call the library to register!
There is a $3 materials fee payable to the Reference department.
8-week English Paper Piecing Class at the Bryant Library
Bryant Library 2 Papermill Rd,, Roslyn,Quilting Class: English Paper Piecing
Fridays: August 4, 11, 18, 25, & September 1, 8, 15, 22
This is a beginner friendly quilting class. The patchwork technique of English Paper Piecing is done by hand; no sewing machine required. Learn a few simple stitches and watch the patterns come together as we stitch through the summer. Students will work through techniques from Jessica's book, Quilting on the Go, completing a laptop/tablet sleeve. A supply list will be emailed prior to class.