Many Hands Make Light Work is a day-long community quilting event facilitated by Stevie Emrich in which participants will learn and develop fundamental hand-quilting techniques while collaboratively completing a whole-cloth quilt. Sometimes called a ‘frolic,’ community quilting events like this have been held throughout history with the understanding that labor shared between many hands expands the boundaries of care and connectedness. Quilters, sewists, and fiber-curious crafters are invited to take a seat around the quilting frame and bind a quilt in the span of one day  - work that might otherwise take one person weeks or months to do alone. The finished quilt will be raffled off in March of 2025 to benefit Chicago-based mutual aid organizations in conjunction with Stevie’s continuing quilt project, Quilt Church. It's an especially rare opportunity to sew in community surrounded by the quilts and fiber work on display in Lee Romero's solo show, intimacies of a clover. Come by to see their work and push some stitches with friends.

Masks highly suggested by event organizers. Air purifiers will be running courtesy of the Clean Air Club. Snacks and drinks provided - but potluck is encouraged! Please label allergens if you bring food.

$15 / $10 w/ Student ID

Come when you can and stay as long as you'd like. No experience necessary - all materials provided.

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