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Virtual Sewing

Reversible Fold-Up Basket

2025-03-13 11:00:00 2025-03-13 13:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual Sewing Virtual -

Thursday, March 13
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-13 11:00:00 2025-03-13 13:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual Sewing This is another easy pattern to use up some fat quarters We encourage you to register so you can receive the link. Virtual -

This is another easy pattern to use up some fat quarters We encourage you to register so you can receive the link.

Pick two coordinating fat quarters to get ready for this easy, quick project. These fold-up baskets will lay flat until you need them. Perfect for organizing any room in the house or packaging a gift. Plus, they are washable!
 
Resources:
Pattern: https://sewcanshe.com/fold-up-baskets-from-a-fat-quarter-free-sewing-tutorial/
 
Materials:
2 fat quarters OR fabric 18” x 20” @ 2
18” x 20” piece of double-sided fusible stabilizer (Flex Foam 2-Sided fusible)
Cutting & Fusing:
Press and trim fat quarters to 18” x 20”.
Create a “sandwich”, with stabilizer between wrong sides (“ugly sides”) of fabric. The right sides (“pretty sides”) of the fabric should be showing.
Fuse the top side of the “sandwich”, securing the fabric to the stabilizer. Carefully flip the “sandwich” and fuse the other side.
Make sure both sides are completely fused.
Trim final piece to 17 ¼” x 19 ½”.

TAGS: | Maker | Culture | Arts |

Main Library

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Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
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Mon, Mar 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 Closed

About the library

The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!

Upcoming events

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Tue, Mar 03, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
The purpose of the interactive Storytime training is to teach caregivers how to provide high-quality early learning experiences.

Wed, Mar 04, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Event Space
This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months, focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

Thu, Mar 05, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Fri, Mar 06, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Sat, Mar 07, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Mon, Mar 09, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, storytelling, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Mon, Mar 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
A book club of teen books for teens. Come chat about the stories and eat some pizza! Reading the book is encouraged but not required.

Tue, Mar 10, All day
Bring in your extra craft supplies for RPL's 2026 Craft Swap! RPL staff will accept donations of craft supplies that are in good shape to the Main Library from March 1st to April 10th.

Tue, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.