Loopy Connections
Building a Fiber Arts Community One stitch At A Time
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Loopy Connections is a non-profit organization providing education and access to fiber arts. We teach students of all ages as we build a community that loves to get creative with fiber through sewing, knitting, crochet, weaving, bead weaving, kumihimo..... the possibilities are endless.
We are located in Northern Illinois and partner with like minded organizations teaching sewing, knitting and crochet classes. We come to your location with equipment and materials and each student leaves with a completed project.
We also offer classes at the Dandelion Gallery in Waukegan and are currently teaching at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake County in Waukegan.
Sew Sewcial
Sew Sewcial
Join us at the Waukegan Library on the third Thursday of the month to sew. Sewists and quilters gather to work on their own projects. Class room sewing machines are available for use for a small fee. Contact us for more details
T-shirt transformation class
T-shirt transformation class
Breathe new life into your favorite T-shirt! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to resize and restyle a T-shirt using a regular sewing machine. We’ll cover the fundamentals of sewing, from how to properly thread and operate a machine to how to successfully sew knit fabric.
Bring the t-shirt you want to restyle and a t-shirt that fits well. Machines and materials will be available in class
31st July, 5pm
Register with the Dandelion Gallery
or call the gallery at 224-440-8006
Memory Bear Class
Memory Bear Class
Learn the fundamentals of sewing while creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake that holds special memories. In this heartfelt workshop, you'll be guided step by step to make a Memory Bear using fabric from a loved one’s old clothing. These soft, cuddly bears can be made from baby onesies, toddler clothes, a favorite T-shirt, cotton shirts, or any fabric that carries sentimental value.
Saturday 9th & 23rd August, 1 - 4pm
Register online with the Dandelion Gallery
or call the gallery at 224-440-8006
Community Quilt
Community Quilt
Thank you to everyone who helped create our first community quilt. You made so many lovely blocks. The Loopy Connections team has sewn them into the final quilt top and its about to be quilted.
Stop by an see us through out the summer at events in Waukegan and make a block with us.
We look forward to seeing lots more beautiful blocks
Sewing Classes
Sewing Classes
We have new sewing classes scheduled at the Dandelion Gallery in Waukegan. Click on the photos above to visit the Gallery web site and register for the class.
These are youth and adult classes
We are available to teach classes to local organizations. Contact us for to discuss availability and projects.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in supporting Loopy Connections with your talents and time? We have opportunities to help cut fabric, support one of our youth classes, teach sewing or help at a community quilt event.
Complete a volunteer form to let us know your interests
One Stitch At A Time
One Stitch At A Time
As part of the October ARTWAUK event Dandelion Gallery is holding a scarecrow competition where the scarecrow had to be made from 75% recycled materials.
Well challenge accepted!!
Using fiber arts like crochet and sewing you can transform every day waste into something fantastic. We crocheted grocery bags and sewed a quilt from plastic food bags to make quite the creation.
Read more about how we created our scarecrow here
Zipper Pouch Class
Memory Bear Class
Sustainable Sewing Class
Mug Rug Class
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Contact Us for more information on how to donate or volunteer
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