# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sew a Quilt Block Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the WS and Chicago Textile Center to learn how to make a quilt block as part of our Re-Thread Bee Community Quilt Fundraiser!About this EventLearn how to make a simple quilt block and sew one up to donate to our community quilt fundraiser!Do you want to participate in the Re-Thread Bee community quilt fundraiser but don't know which way is up (or right sides together) when it comes to sewing a quilt block? We've got you covered!Join the WS and Daliah from the Chicago Textile Center to learn how to make a simple quilt block using mystery scrap fabric. At the end of the class, you will have a finished quilt block to donate to The Bee!Note: You do NOT need to have already purchased a Re-Thread Scrap Pack in order to attend this workshop. However, you are more than welcome to also buy one if you would like to make more blocks!Experience Level:This class is open to all skill levels! It is meant for folks who have never quilted before as well as seasoned sewers/quilters who are looking for a more accessible way to participate in the Re-Thread Bee.*Note: this class is not intended to cover the entire scope of making a quilt from start to finish. It's just going to cover making a block to donate to The Bee! If you would like to learn how to make a whole quilt, we are also offering a full hand quilting class this summer!*What’s Provided:Scrap fabricSewing suppliesInstruction led by teaching artist Daliah Silver of the Chicago Textile CenterParticipants will go home with at least one quilt block which they can take home or contribute to the Re-Thread community quiltAdditional textile art activity inspired by this year's community theme: Park Picnic!Anything Else You Need to Know:All proceeds for this event go towards instructor fees and the WasteShed's community quilt fundraiser, which supports our mission to divert materials from landfill and provide arts programming to the community. Learn more about how to support The Re-Thread Bee II: Park Picnic at the following link: QUILTING BEEGetting There/Where to Park:You may park in the parking lot in front of our building, or in the lot at the end of the street at the corner of Dempster, on the opposite side of the street! Please let us know if you need wheelchair access.Masking/Covid PolicyMasks are encouraged for this event, but not requiredDocumentationYour participation in a WasteShed program constitutes implied consent to be photographed, and for those images to be utilized by The WasteShed for educational, fundraising, and marketing purposes. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let a staff member know and we’ll be happy to respect your wishes.Refund Policy:Eventbrite fees cannot be refunded. Ticket cost can be refunded up to 7 days before the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/evanston/sew-a-quilt-block-workshop/100001990428775047 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, workshops, art, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, it, charities, funfairs - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The WasteShed Evanston - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Evanston - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The WasteShed Evanston - **lat**: 42.0397942 - **long**: -87.70337909999999 - **full address**: The WasteShed Evanston, 1245 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sew a Quilt Block Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cc9f46ff3274ea23afb1a2e0c7d0b5805095a60b79970160af6d1c06b75b27b1-rimg-w1200-h676-dceaadff-gmir.jpg?v=1779896788 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sew a Quilt Block Workshop being held? - **A:** Sew a Quilt Block Workshop takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The WasteShed Evanston, 1245 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sew a Quilt Block Workshop? - **A:** Sew a Quilt Block Workshop is organized by WasteShed Evanston. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sew a Quilt Block Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Evanston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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