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Kawandi with Gregory Simonson

Part of Fiber Fest
2026-06-13 09:30:00 2026-06-13 11:45:00 America/New_York Kawandi with Gregory Simonson Kawandi (placemat or wall hanging). Warrensville Heights Branch - Conference Room A (24)

Saturday, June 13
9:30am - 11:45am

Add to Calendar 2026-06-13 09:30:00 2026-06-13 11:45:00 America/New_York Kawandi with Gregory Simonson Kawandi (placemat or wall hanging). Warrensville Heights Branch - Conference Room A (24)

Warrensville Heights Branch

Conference Room A (24)

Kawandi (placemat or wall hanging).

Use fabric scraps and hand sewing (Running Stitch) to create items with this traditional, improvisational quilting technique originating from the Siddi community (descendants of Africans) in Western India.

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Warrensville Heights Branch
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Phone: 216.464.5280
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Ali Boyd
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The Warrensville Heights Branch offers community meetings spaces, a full service drive-up window, an audio recording studio and a beautiful children’s area featuring artwork from the book Let It Shine by beloved writer/illustrator Ashley Bryan.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

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Patchwork Throw Pillow with Dana Rowan - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 9:30am - 11:45am
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Kawandi with Gregory Simonson - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 9:30am - 11:45am
Conference Room A (24)
Kawandi (placemat or wall hanging).
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Kinusaiga with Michelle Lutz - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 9:30am - 11:45am
Conference Room B (24)
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26 Tips and Tools with Elizabeth Bauman - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room - North (60)
Betsy shares her favorite tools for creating her art quilts and demonstrates their use. Handouts for attendees will give details on each product for future reference.
Introduction to Ravelry - Part of Fiber Fest
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Sheep Shearing with Melinda Wamsley - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Meeting Room - South (90)
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Upcycle Smart with Dru Thompson - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Large Meeting Room - North (60)
This 45-minute demonstration introduces a thoughtful approach to upcycle sewing that focuses on skill, intention, and design rather than quick trends.
Fabric Twine with Kathie Luskin - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 11:45am
Large Meeting Room - South (90)
Fabric twine is simple to make from scraps and oh so useful. Kathie will show the tips and tricks to getting great results.
Weaving Without Rules with Shannon Timura - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:15pm
Conference Room B (24)
This hands-on workshop encourages participants to explore weaving in a playful, experimental way using simple looms and a variety of materials such as yarn, fabric strips, and paper.
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Hemming and Mending with Florence Pompu - Part of Fiber Fest
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Scrappy Fabric Vessels with Marianne Monaghan - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 12:00pm - 2:15pm
Conference Room A (24)
Learn an easy technique to transform fabric scraps into a small vessel that can be used to hold all sorts of treasures.
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French Rose Quilt with Sunny Morton - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room - North (60)
This timeless design can be used on a quilt or any other textile art that allows for layering.
Wool Facts and Fancies with Melinda Wamsley - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
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Slow Stitching-A Mindfulness Practice: Learn how developing a daily practice of hand stitching can bring peace, enjoyment and relaxation to your life.
Bobbin Lace with Sue Ingrassia - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room - South (90)
A demonstration of the making of Idrija bobbin lace native to Slovenia.
Soft Stories Needle Felting with Shannon Timura - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room B (24)
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More than Merino with Melinda Wamsley - Part of Fiber Fest
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Super fine, super fly, the Merino.
Feather and Fur Applique with Elizabeth Bauman - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Conference Room A (24)
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Pinecone Quilts with Gregory Simonson - Part of Fiber Fest
Sat, Jun 13, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Large Meeting Room - North (60)
Learn to make Pinecone quilts with Gregory Simonson
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Sat, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
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Feel like you’re drowning in scraps but afraid to throw them out?
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