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Registration opens:
February 03rd, 2026

Handstitch Your Own Needlebook
2026-02-17 14:00:00 2026-02-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Handstitch Your Own Needlebook Handstitich your own stitchbook to hold needles and other sewing tools. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Tuesday, February 17
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-17 14:00:00 2026-02-17 16:00:00 America/New_York Handstitch Your Own Needlebook Handstitich your own stitchbook to hold needles and other sewing tools. Jackson Branch - Makerspace

Jackson Branch

Makerspace

Handstitich your own stitchbook to hold needles and other sewing tools.

Needle books are a great way to keep track of your needles and pins while traveling, at workshops, or around the house. 

In this class you will create of a needle book made out of fabric that will be perfect to keep or give as a gift.

Customize this sweet needle book with mending stitches, patches, or surface to design to make it your own. Please register. Space is limited.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft |

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Jackson Branch
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Tue, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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