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Virtual Sewing

Reversible Fold-Up Basket

2025-03-27 11:00:00 2025-03-27 13:00:00 America/Chicago Virtual Sewing Virtual -

Thursday, March 27
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-27 11:00:00 2025-03-27 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
Mon, Sep 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 21 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

Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Local History Room
Jean returns to RPL as a featured speaker!

Thu, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
Let’s make some creative cards! Bring your imagination and creativity to the class.

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.

Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
WREX Classroom
Participate in the power of art, community and creativity by joining artist Molly Carter for a series of hands-on workshops in the creation of a large-scale community quilt.

Mon, Sep 22, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time
Books, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children ages 3-5

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time
Dance and sing the morning away at this active storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Local History Room
Drop in on Tuesdays at 2pm to get hands-on help from the Local History Department pros! 

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn essential financial skills like budgeting, saving, managing debt, and understanding credit to build a foundation for financial success and long-term stability.

Wed, Sep 24, 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.

Wed, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
RPLF Teen Zone / Active Zone
Join us at RPL to learn and practice origami folding.