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Quilting 101

Create Your First Lap Quilt
2026-08-07 11:00:00 2026-08-07 12:15:00 America/New_York Quilting 101 Learn how to sew a lap quilt in this 2-part class. Archer Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, August 07
11:00am - 12:15pm

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Archer Branch

Meeting Room

Learn how to sew a lap quilt in this 2-part class.

Quilting is a cornerstone in the American Folk Art tradition. Learn how to quilt (sew) a lap quilt using 10 inch squares. This 2-part class will be on Fridays, August 7th and 14th beginning at 11 am. All supplies provided. Sewing machines supplied by the District. No sewing experience required. Participants will only use 2 stitches: the running and backstitch. 

Registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19 and up) |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Crafts, & DIY |

TAGS: | #sewing | #quilting | #lapquilt |

Archer Branch
Phone: 352-495-3367
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Lesia Schnur
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