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OLLI @ Furman

(Osher Lifelong Learning Institute)

 

 

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(Formerly FULIR - Furman University Learning in Retirement)

  The Furman Bookstore will give a 15% discount on many books recommended for various OLLI classes:   
(they will be together in the trade book section
at the back of the Furman Book Store). 
Ask for your discount when you check out.   
Barron's Spanish Easy Way Barron's Spanish Easy Way 

OLLI is a Volunteer supported program: You may volunteer, by calling
294-2998, 294-2997, or 294-2979.

We will find you something you like to do.

Supply Listings:

....... Basic Tools and Supplies for Hand Quilting Class .......

Needles: 
- Hand quilting needles called "Betweens" #7
- Sharp #10 needles used for piecing and for basting.  
- Thimble:  with deep indentations.  Try it on your middle finger for comfortable fit.
Thread: Hand quilting thread or cotton-covered polyester thread     
Thread:                                            .
- Scissors:  a pair of good fabric cutting scissors to be used exclusively to cut fabric.
-  a pair of small scissors for cutting thread.  
- Quilting pins:  large pins.  
- Ruler and Tape measure  
- Graph paper or quadrille paper (paper with squares) to plan  design                                                                            
- Fabric suitable for quilting in this class:  cotton, broadcloth, calico, gingham, etc.  
- Batting or Filler  needed after we complete pieced top.

 

................ Basketry Tools ..............

Plastic pail
Awl
Scissors
Side cutter pliers
Wooden clothes pins
Tape measure
Pencil
Towel
Water spray bottle
Weave right tool (optional)
Tweezers or needle nose pliers


Send us your ideas and suggestions.

Questions:  contact carol.armstrong@furman.edu
or e-mail us at olli@furman.edu
call 294-2997 or 294-2998.

Remember to phone 294-FSNO (294-3766) for winter storm plans.  
Note that Furman may be open when public schools are closed.



 


 


 
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