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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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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, Nov 13, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Fri, Nov 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Fri, Nov 27, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Dec 01, 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, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Bring in your gifts and join our wrapping paper party. Wrap your gifts with wrapping paper & supplies provided by the Fertile Public Library & Polk County Family Resource Center.

Wed, Dec 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Fri, Dec 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
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Tue, Dec 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join a group of fellow fiber artists for a dedicated crafting time. What are you creating? If you come a little early that's OK the city has the building open.

Thu, Dec 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Fri, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
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