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Fiber Arts Club: Feed Sack Quilt Blocks

  • DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak Street DeKalb, IL, 60115 United States (map)

Welcome back to the Fiber Arts Club! 

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of America, local fabric shop owner Rachael of MAD Fabric + Studio will present on the history of feed sacks and how they were repurposed. A staple in rural economic sewing, feed sacks are cotton bags used throughout the mid-19th century until the 1950s to transport dry goods such as grains, animal feed, soap, tobacco, and more. Rachael will bring reference examples of feed sacks and some materials for attendees to make a small quilt block with authentic feed sack pieces.

All skill levels are welcome to learn a new technique or bring your own project to work on. This club is an open format to try out different fiber arts and form a community of fiber friends! Enjoy tea or coffee and comforting background music. Intended for teens and adults. No registration is required.

For more information, please contact Emily at emilyk@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 6106.

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