Create a Penny Rug Valentine

with Artist-in-Residence Diane Helentjaris

Civil War-era thrifters stitched together wool scraps to make home decor, needlebooks, and other items. Learn the craft with a few modern twists.

Catch Diane Helentjaris in action as she explores traditional and modern needlework, ranging from Civil War-era penny rugs and cotton quilts to today's slow stitching trend during the Artist-in-Residence series on Wednesdays, Jan. 22 through March 26 (except for March 5). 

She will also be presenting two additional programs at Rust Library:

What's in your Button Jar? on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m. 

Slow Stitching Workshop on Monday, March 24, 7 p.m. 

Click here to learn more about Diane Helentjaris. 

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.