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Florida Quilt Network - Newsletter #103 November 9, 2006
Quilting Friends,
I just spent a wonderful weekend in Charleston with my 5 sisters, and we packed in so much (tours, shopping, restaurants, a show, gabbing till 2am), that it took me a few days to recover. Hence, the delay in getting this newsletter out. There is a smaller amount of info this month, and I’m hoping that will help our AOL friends actually GET the newsletter this month. If you are on AOL and finally receiving this, please let me know. Maybe I’ll break the newsletter into two parts from now on, if called for.
Oh, by the way, check out the last picture in my gallery for a peak at all six of us in Charleston: http://www.floridaquiltnetwork.com/pictures.html . I’m third from the left.
If you go to this web site,
www.LetsSayThanks.com
you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to
a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but
it will go to some member of the armed services.
I wanted to pass this on to any licensed driver I know in the state of Florida, this is good information so make sure you forward this one on. This became effective in the state of Florida as of 10/02/2006
You can have 2 emergency contacts attached to your FLORIDA driver’s license. In other words, if you are in an accident and they run your drivers license 2 emergency contacts will pop up so they do not have to search for relatives. Go to www.hsmv.state.fl.us go to emergency contacts, put in your drivers license and then it will ask for the name, address, and phone number of 2 people you want to have contacted, save and your done. Finally, if you live in Central Florida, check out the Shop Hop THIS WEEKEND (first item after Stacey’s Opportunity Column). As always, if you have email changes, drop me a line at subscribe@FloridaQuiltNetwork.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: (Newsletter number follows)
2006
Sept 14 - Dec 6 Quilt Show in Tallahassee (#101))
Nov 10 & 11 Quilt Show in Davenport Davenporthistsociety@msn.com (#100)
Nov 10 & 11 Shop Hop in Central Florida 407-767-5123 (#103)
Nov 16-18 Bonnie Browning Lecture & Workshops in Hudson registrar@westpascoquilters.org (#101)
Nov 17-19 SSQA Retreat & Annual Meeting in Lake Yale sunsky@comcast.net (#102)
Nov 26 Quilt Cruise www.engelquilts.com (#93)
2007
Jan 5-7 Elly Sienkiewicz Workshop in Jacksonville 904-880-6656 (#99)
Jan 19-20 Quilt Show in Orlando www.FloridaCabinFever.com (#100)
Jan 19-21 Doll Show in Orlando www.idexshows.com (#103)
Jan 26-27 Quilt Show in The Villiages charliefull@thevillages.net (#97)
Jan 26-27 Quilt Show in Largo www.stpaulumc.org (#99)
Feb 9-10 Quilt Show in Naples Bionfam@earthlink.net (#100)
Feb 9-11 Shop Hop in Central Florida http://flshophop.alturl.com (#102)
Feb 15-16 Quilt Show in Tampa www.quiltersworkshop.org (#101)
Feb 23-24 Quilt Show in Punta Gorda quiltcozy@comcast.net (#98)
Mar 1-2 Quilt Show in Mt. Dora LCQGquiltshow@hotmail.com (#99)
Mar 9-10 Quilt Show in Titusville Spacecoastquilters.com (#102)
March 9-10 Quilt Show in Sarasota www.friendshipknotquiltersguild.com/quiltshow.htm (#102)
Mar 13-19 Fiber Retreat in New Smyrna Beach www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org (#101)
March 16-18 Quilt Expo 07 in Ft Lauderdale
March 16-17 Quilt Show in Cyrstal River http://www.geocities.com/creativeqcc/index.htm (#102)
May 5-6 Quilt Show in Gainesville (#101)
May 23-25 Handwork Retreat in the Smokies www.cindyblackberg.com (#102)
May 23-27 TAS National Quilt Show & Convention laurajbr@mac.com (#89)
July 10-17 Quilting on the River Cruise MarthaIna@aol.com (#101)
2008
Jan 11-12 Quilt Show in Ft. Myers www.swfqg.com (#102)
Mar 7-8 Quilt Show in Palmetto isulliva@aol.com (#103)
------------------------------------------------------------------- OPPORTUNITIES:
I recently learned of an organization called “Sew Much Comfort” and was so immediately impressed with their work that I wanted to let the whole world know about them. For those of you who don’t know about their important work, the following provides some basic information, taken directly from their website.
Serving Those Who Serve Us
This organization’s one-stitch-at-a-time work depends upon the generous and talented hands of volunteer seamstresses. There is a woman in Central Florida who will be coordinating workshops and sewing sessions starting in January 2007 and I will post that specific information in next month’s newsletter. In the meantime, it gives you time to think about ways that your quilting or sewing guild can participate. I encourage anyone interested in learning more to go to their website at: www.sewmuchcomfort.org
Here are some other “Opportunities” to consider:
SHOW OFF YOUR TALENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY:
10th Annual Best Little Quilt Show in Texas Colorado Valley Quilt Guild is accepting entries for the 10th annual Best Little Quilt Show in Texas. This is an open show and anyone may enter. The show is always the last Friday & Saturday in February. Deadline for entry form is January 16, 2007. For a copy of rules and entry form, send a #10 self-addressed, stampedenvelope to: CVQG-BLQS ENTRY FORMP O BOX 165LA GRANGE TX 78945-0165 Last they had 147 entries in 10 judged categories in Artisan andProfessional/Master divisions.
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Remember, opportunities come in lots of different shapes, sizes and textures so if you know of any quilt-related “opportunities” in general, please send them to me at fqn_ops@yahoo.com so they can be shared with everyone next month.
------------------------------------------------------------------- SHOP HOP IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
"TIS THE SEASON" SHOP HOP on
November 10, 11 & 12, 2006 Friday & Saturday 9:00 - 5:00 & Sunday 12:00 - 4:00
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING: BERNINA SEWING MACHINE
ALSO, VISIT ALL EIGHT SHOPS AND BE IN THE DRAWINGS FOR ONE OF EIGHT $100 GIFT CERTIFICATES!!!!!
You will receive a FREE CHARM BRACELET when you register & purchase your passport.
MYSTERY SALE: EACH SHOP WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT 20% OFF SALE ITEM
During the hop, have your passport stamped and receive a free pewter charm. You will get a second charm with a $25 purchase!!!
Pre-purchase your passport for $5 During the hop, $6.00
Participating Quilt Shops:
Material Girl Quilt Shop 319A W. Main St, Apopka 32712 407-884-0660 Quilting Friends 947 N. Donnelly, Mt. Dora 32757 352-383-9990 Busy Fingers Quilt Shop 460 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd Ste 112, Longwood 407-767-5123 Cornerstone Quilt Shop 5953 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 32807 407-207-6500 Apopka Quilt Company 380 Semoran Commerce Place Ste 101A, Apopka 407-889-0077 Bernina Sewing Center 1115 Vidina Place, Oviedo 407-366-8200 (next to Michaels) Quilter’s Cove 3020 Lamberton Blvd Ste 107, Orlando 407-207-0225
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QUILT CHALLENGE
An invitation to all Florida Quilters! Vibrant Visions of Florida state wide challenge is off and running! Sponsored by Florida Celebrates Quilts 2008. Challenge is open to all Quilters in our state first prize $200.00 second prize $150.00 third prize a $75,00 gift certificate. Entries are due by Nov. 30 2007. Rules and a listing of shops selling the challenge fabric and be downloaded from our website www.swfqg.com Questions? email Linda at lengelbrecht@ comcast.net or Nadine at nadinecc@aol. com All entries will be on display at our Florida Celebrates Quilts 2008 show held Jan 11 and 12 2008 at Lee Civic Center Fort Myers Fl.
------------------------------------------------------------------- DOLL SHOW IN CENTRAL FLORIDA IDEX Collectible Doll and Teddy Bear Show - The largest gathering of collectible doll and teddy bear talent in the world on January 19-21, 2007 at the Orlando Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Resort & Convention Center. This is the Premiere Event for the Trade and an Extraordinary Experience for Collectors. Don't miss the unveiling of the 2007 collections, fabulous events, workshops, & seminars! There will be a Florida UFDC (United Federation of Doll Collectors) day and Girl Scout Day! Complete Info and Discount coupons available at www.idexshows.com, Email: idex@mindspring.com or phone 770-632-0210. ------------------------------------------------------------------- BUS RIDE TO PADUCAH
We have a bus going to the Paducah show from the Melbourne area and need 8 more participants to complete our goal. Could you spread the word and maybe someone would be interested. Contact: Joan Fachetti: joanellend@msn.com.
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March 7 & 8, 2008 "Quilting to the Rhythm of Life" Manatee Patchworkers Guild
Manatee Convention & Civic Center
One Haben Blvd. Palmetto, Fl 34220
Admission $6 Tour buses welcome
National Quilt Teacher Billie Lauder
NQA Appraiser Teddi Pruett
Vendors from many states
Hundreds of quilts displayed, demonstrations, opportunity quilt, prizes, quilts for sale, silent auction, bed turning display, challenge contest
Contact: Irene Shatz 2008 Quilt Show Co-Chair isulliva@aol.com
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Simply Quilts November, 2006 Schedule HGTV: Eastern Standard Time Nov 10, Friday 08:30 am #722 Heirlooms, Past, Present & Future with Nancy Kirk Nov 13, Monday 08:30 am #1014 Creative Machine Stitching w/ Patricia Nelson Nov 14, Tuesday 08:30 am #723 Ghost Layers with Katie Pasquini Nov 15, Wednesday 08:30 am #1015 By the Letter w/ Mary Lou Hallenbeck Nov 16, Thursday 08:30 am #724 Quilting with Kids with Barbara Eikmeier Nov 17, Friday 08:30 am #725 No Dragons with Jean Ray Laury Nov 20, Monday 08:30 am #1016 Inking Art Quilts w/ Lura Schwarz Nov 21, Tuesday 08:30 am #727 The Perfect Stitch with Didi McElroy Nov 22, Wednesday 08:30 am #1017 The Quiltmaker's Journey w/ Beth Ann Williams Nov 23, Thursday 08:30 am #728 Applique Artistry with McKenna Ryan Nov 27, Monday 08:30 am TBA Nov 28, Tuesday 08:30 am TBA Nov 29, Wednesday 08:30 am TBA Nov 30, Thursday 08:30 am TBA
Simply Quilts November, 2006 Schedule DIY: Eastern Standard Time Nov 14, Tuesday 10:30 am #820 Scanned Fabric with Caryl Bryer Fallert Nov 21, Tuesday 10:30 am #821 Magical Hexagons with Martha Thompson Nov 28, Tuesday 10:30 am #822 Dimensional Quilting with Velda Newman |