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April AccuQuilt Block Swap

SCPL Quilting Bee
2023-04-04 18:30:00 2023-04-04 19:30:00 America/Chicago April AccuQuilt Block Swap Sew a sampler using blocks from the Accuquilt pattern book. St. Charles Public Library - STC Creative

Tuesday, April 04
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-04 18:30:00 2023-04-04 19:30:00 America/Chicago April AccuQuilt Block Swap Sew a sampler using blocks from the Accuquilt pattern book. St. Charles Public Library - STC Creative

Sew a sampler using blocks from the Accuquilt pattern book.

The AccuQuilt mix-and-match sets can be combined to make 72 different blocks. Use the AccuQuilt machine to cut enough fabric to sew 6 blocks, one for yourself and five to swap. Cut your fabric in STC Creative, sew your pieces at home, and return to the library for the second meeting date to swap your quilt blocks with other program participants. Participants need to provide their own material and sewing machine. 

The colors used for this quilting bee were selected from our updated website. Please choose your fabrics based on the colors shown below. Printed copies will be available at the Technology Help Desk if you want to pick one up.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Quilting | AccuQuilt |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
Hours

St. Charles Public Library
scpld.org

MON-THU 9 A.M.-9 P.M.
FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
We're closed Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day
Address
One South 6th Avenue
St. Charles
St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
About the branch

The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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