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Intro to Kinusaiga: Japanese "Quilting Without Thread"

with Bizzy Burslie

2026-09-30 17:30:00 2026-09-30 19:30:00 America/Chicago Intro to Kinusaiga: Japanese "Quilting Without Thread" Learn how to press fabric scraps into grooved boards to craft beautifully textured, no-sew designs while giving old textiles new life. Fertile Public Library -

Wednesday, September 30
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Learn how to press fabric scraps into grooved boards to craft beautifully textured, no-sew designs while giving old textiles new life.

Join Fargo-Moorhead artist Bizzy Burslie at the Fertile Public Library for a 2-hour hands-on workshop on Kinusaiga, the Japanese art of "quilting without thread." Learn how to press fabric scraps into grooved boards to craft beautifully textured, no-sew designs while giving old textiles new life. This program is offered free of charge thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and all supplies will be provided. Registration will open Tuesday, August 25 at 3:30 p.m. 

Appropriate for ages 12+

Bizzy Burslie is a local Fargo-Moorhead artist, maker, and community organizer. She serves as Co-President of the Fiber Arts Festival and is well-known in the local creative scene for her hand-stitched works, floral and botanical prints, and participation in regional art markets.

Fertile Public Library

Fertile@larl.org
Phone: 218-945-6137
Branch manager
Laura Gullickson

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Mon, Sep 21 Closed
Tue, Sep 22 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 23 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 25 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 26 Closed
Sun, Sep 27 Closed

About the branch

The Fertile Public Library is tucked inside the Duane Knutson Community Center on Mill Street across the street from the Main Street Station & Deli. The Fertile Library is a large one-room library with access to a small meeting room and auditorium that can be reserved through the city office and 24-hour access to WiFi.

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Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is dragons!

Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.

Tue, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults and teens are invited to join us for a free felting event. Our activity is suitable for all experience levels and all materials will be provided.

Wed, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn how to press fabric scraps into grooved boards to craft beautifully textured, no-sew designs while giving old textiles new life.
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Fri, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is dinosaurs!

Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 2:00pm
What fiber project will you create? The first Tuesday of the month the group has their long day. It's ok if you are early the city has the building open.

Wed, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Wed, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Thu, Oct 08, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is dogs!

Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.

Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Paint an apple and talk about underpainting this month. Join us for this project or use our supplies to paint whatever you want.

Fri, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is dogs!

Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. All are welcome to bring their projects. It's OK to be early the city usually has the building open.

Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join the Resolute Readers Book Club to discuss Michelle Moran's 'Maria: A Novel of Maria von Trapp.'

Fri, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. This week's theme is teeth & dentists!