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Sewing - Quilted Coasters

Beginner Level

2025-01-29 10:30:00 2025-01-29 12:30:00 America/New_York Sewing - Quilted Coasters New to sewing and ready for that first simple project? These easy to make coasters, based on the four square quilt block design, make great gifts for many occasions. Orlando Public Library - Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Wednesday, January 29
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-29 10:30:00 2025-01-29 12:30:00 America/New_York Sewing - Quilted Coasters New to sewing and ready for that first simple project? These easy to make coasters, based on the four square quilt block design, make great gifts for many occasions. Orlando Public Library - Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

Orlando Public Library

Fiber Arts Studio - Second Floor

New to sewing and ready for that first simple project? These easy to make coasters, based on the four square quilt block design, make great gifts for many occasions.

They are fast and easy to make and look great on a desk or coffee or table.

Learn simple sewing and quilting techniques in this project class.

  • Class Duration: 2 hours
  • Age Requirements: Adult
  • Recommended Prerequisite: Sewing - Introduction to the Sewing Machine
  • Required Skills: Someone has used a sewing machine before but may need aid on threading the machine and may need additional practice keeping an even seam allowance.
  • Materials Fee: None
  • Out of District Fee: $10 (includes class and materials fees)

Note: Sewing skills are necessary to be successful in this class. New to sewing? Check out Introduction to the Sewing Machine.

Level Description
Beginner Someone has used a sewing machine before but may need aid on threading the machine and may need additional practice keeping an even seam allowance.
Confident Beginner Someone who can sew straight and curved seams while keeping a consistent seam allowance, can thread a standard machine and wind a bobbin, has a basic understanding of different fabric types and has completed several projects.
Intermediate Someone who is comfortable with working and threading sewing machines, sewing patterns with markings and notations, has an understanding of fabric types and interfacing, and has experience with using a variety of tools, notions, and presser feet.
Advanced Someone who is comfortable with working and threading both sewing machines and sergers, sewing patterns with markings and notations, has an understanding of both woven and knit fabric types and interfacing, and has experience using a wide variety of tools, notions, and presser feet.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker/DIY | Life Skills |

Orlando Public Library

Phone: 407-835-7323

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Mon, Dec 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Dec 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 28 1:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

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Orlando Public Library is the headquarters and resource center for the Orange County Library System. The library has been located at this site since its beginnings as the Albertson Public Library in 1923. Public Reference Departments in Orlando Public Library include Children’s, Library Central, and Learning Central. The Children’s Library offers spacious areas, special programs, computers and story rooms for our youngest readers and readers to be. The Dorothy Lumley Melrose Center for Technology, Innovation and Creativity is located on the second floor. The Friends of the Library Third Floor Bookstore is open daily and recycles withdrawn and donated books to the community.

 

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Dec 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
A scene study course designed to build to a pivotal moment in the script, specifically scenes transitioning into songs. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.
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Cancelled
Fri, Dec 26, 10:00am - 1:45pm
A representative from Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will be onsite the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month to answer questions and assist with the SNAP application process.

Fri, Dec 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Video Production Studio - Second Floor
Learn how to record crisp, clear audio through microphone placement and accurate audio levels. Use proper procedure to transfer your video files from the camera to your personal devices.

Cancelled
Sat, Dec 27, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services.

Sat, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Papa Bear - First Floor
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Sat, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
LED Wall - Second Floor
This orientation is your key to accessing the creative and collaborative spaces in the Melrose Center.

Sat, Dec 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
Transform the look of your videos using color correction techniques in Premiere Pro! Color Correction is a must-learn skill for everyone involved with filmmaking and video production.

Sat, Dec 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Papa Bear - First Floor
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Sat, Dec 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Papa Bear - First Floor
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Rescheduled
Sat, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
New date Saturday, January 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Explore HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python using Visual Studio Code. Learn the foundational, universal programming terminology to help you succeed in creating apps, games, and other solutions.

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace - Second Floor
Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Club Central
Create a shadowbox featuring the color of the year to display and decorate your space. Recommended for ages 13 to 18.

Sat, Dec 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
FlexSpace - Second Floor
Join us for a game of chess. All experience levels are welcome and chess sets are available for play. Recommended for families.

Sun, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Photo Studio - Second Floor
Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
This event is full

Sun, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Video Production Studio - Second Floor
Learn how to record crisp, clear audio through microphone placement and accurate audio levels. Use proper procedure to transfer your video files from the camera to your personal devices.
This event is full

Sun, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace - Second Floor
An introductory course to Blender open source 3D creation software and how to use it for 3D Printing in the Makerspace.
This event is full

Sun, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Purple Room - Second Floor
Learn safety tips and good practices when using the Internet.

Sun, Dec 28, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.
This event is full

Sun, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
Learn to build the character you are playing using your lived experience. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Sun, Dec 28, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Makerspace - Second Floor
Bring your 3D Design to reality with a 3D Printer at the Makerspace. Learn how to use the slicing software, proper settings on the printer and gain access to our 3D printers in the Makerspace.
This event is full

Sun, Dec 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Learning Cube - Second Floor
Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™. Join us as we apply physical science concepts and the engineering design process through hands-on learning.
This event is full

Sun, Dec 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Melrose Classroom - Second Floor
Take animation to the third dimension! Discover how to use 3D Layers, 3D cameras and Z-space to create the illusion of depth and motion with still photographs.

Mon, Dec 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Photo Studio - Second Floor
This class is an introduction to some of the simplest lighting set ups used for portrait photography.

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Video Production Studio - Second Floor
Operate professional Kino Flo and Sola 4 lighting equipment and Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 digital film camera settings to evoke mood and feeling.

Mon, Dec 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Papa Bear - First Floor
Using rhymes, songs, puppets, musical instruments and more, we will be interacting together to help develop important pre-literacy skills in our littlest ones! Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Makerspace - Second Floor
Bring your design to reality with the xTool P2 Laser Cutter and the xTool F1: Laser Engraver at the Makerspace. Learn machine operations, safety precautions, and how to gain access to these machines.

Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Papa Bear - First Floor
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones, ages 0-5, explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for families.

Mon, Dec 29, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Audio Learning Lab - Second Floor
Explore the fundamentals of sound theory. Discuss how the physics of sound affects recordings. Learn key digital audio concepts, including sample rate, bit depth and file types. (tic101)

Mon, Dec 29, 1:30pm - 5:30pm
Video Production Studio - Second Floor
Video Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Video Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor
Learn to fly with a professional flight simulator using realistic flight controls. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)
This event is full

Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Photo Studio - Second Floor
Photo Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Photo Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit ocls.info/melrose.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Melrose Stage - Second Floor
This class teaches students to host live events. They learn to introduce guests/events, drive focus and turn a crowd into an audience. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Mon, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Red Room - Second Floor
Learn how to use the GarageBand iPad app to edit, arrange music loops, mix, add effects and share a project.

Mon, Dec 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Game Development Lab / Simulators Combined - Second Floor
Learn to drive with the Ultra Driving Simulator in realistic road conditions. Practice safety and defensive driving. Instruction will cover the use of the equipment and software. (tic101)
This event is full

Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our social worker is on-site to meet with library customers and assist with social and government services by appointment only. To make an appointment visit ocls.org/socialworker.

Tue, Dec 30, 10:30am - 5:30pm
Makerspace - Second Floor
Explore, innovate and create in hands-on classes that empower you to take your idea from concept to design to reality.

Tue, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Purple Room - Second Floor
Discover a new language to learn. Use Mango Languages to learn over 35 languages in a fun and interactive way.

Tue, Dec 30, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Audio Production Studio - Second Floor
Audio Studio reservations can be made by Melrose members with Audio Studio access credentials. For more information on how to become a member of the Melrose Center, visit melrose.ocls.org.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Blue Room - Second Floor
Learn how to schedule appointments and set tasks and reminders.

Tue, Dec 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Blue Room - Second Floor
Learn how to create, forward, reply, and add attachments to e-mails.

Tue, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Melrose Rehearsal Space - Second Floor
Learn to build the character you are playing using your lived experience. These classes are taught by Melrose Performing Arts instructors.

Tue, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Purple Room - Second Floor
Fly around the globe and view famous world landmarks using Google Earth.