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Quilted Pillowcase (Adult Class)
2026-10-22 17:30:00 2026-10-22 19:00:00 America/New_York In Stitches Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use. Fergus Branch -

Thursday, October 22
5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Learn to thread and operate a sewing machine, then create a simple project. Machines are also available for in-branch use.

Join us as we make a quilted pillowcase.

This programme is designed for adult, beginner and experienced, sewers. 

Please bring your own fabric (please see below for materials list). 

You are welcome to cut the fabric at home before class or at the beginning of class on the night.

Materials:

  • Cotton Fabric – two pieces cut at 10” x 10” (A solid colour will look best to compliment the white cotton fabric and the design of the pillow.
  • White Cotton Fabric – two pieces cut at 10” x 10”
  • Backing Fabric – Cotton Fabric – two pieces cut at 17” x 15” (White, your other fabric colour, or a fabric that goes with the other two fabrics.)
  • 16” x 16” white pillow form
  • 18”x18” piece of flat cotton batting
  • White thread

AGE GROUP: | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Art and Creation |

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Fergus Branch
Phone: 519.843.1180
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Fergus Branch is located in downtown Fergus by Templin Gardens. This historic Carnegie building features three floors and houses Library Administration, as well as a rentable meeting room, Wi-Fi, and computer access.

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