Florida Quilt Network - Newsletter #172

www.FloridaQuiltNetwork.com

Jan 3, 2013

Quilting Friends,

Have you ever looked at the Calendar page on the FQN website?  It is actually where I start when I want to see ALL the upcoming quilting events in one place.  Everything is hotlinked so its easy to find more info fast.  Give it a try.

Some of you know that I am a Quilt Teacher and Lecturer.  I’ve been traveling around the state for a few years now, meeting many of you and sharing the love of the art.  If your guild is looking for local talent, please send me an email to start the ball rolling.  I’d love to present one of my StashBuster Lecture series, or teach a class on Machine Quilting or one of many StashBuster quilts.  Check out my Classes page for more info.

And speaking of local talent, my husband, Stefan, has started a little cottage business making large ironing boards that fit right on top of your existing ironing board.  These are great for pressing yardage, quilt tops, or just having more horizontal space to work with.  My favorite thing about the Roomy Board is that it gives me room to let my blocks cool off while I’m pressing other blocks.  Everyone who has purchased one loves it, and some customers come back to buy another one for their favorite quilter.  You can get all the info on the Roomy Board page.

Job Opportunity for Dedicated Quilter

A premium fabric distributor is looking for a dedicated quilter to fill a sales rep job opening for the Florida territory.

Specially, they are looking for a dedicated quilter with sales experience. The applicant must be self-directed, willing to travel, can work full time, and can start in the near future. This job is a full time position. Duties include: contacting quilt and fabric stores within the territory, setting up appointments, visiting the quilts and showing the new fabric liens. The job is commission based, with the potential for a very nice income for the right person.

If you would like to be considered and are truly interested, please email me at karen@karencombs.com with contact information, work experience and resume. I will gather the information and pass it along to the owners of the company.

Thank you,

Karen Combs

And finally, a message from a generous quilter:

Hi Quilters: I'm an Ocala former quilter needing to downsize. Have a lot of fabrics from patch sizes to bed-size, including denim for creative recycling, and some batting and stuffing for toys. Do you accept donations, or recommend someone who does?
Your early reply much appreciated.
Darlene

dburkholz@gmail.com

352-629-5675 (I screen my calls, please leave a message for a call-back.)

To get a complete, organized, hotlinked listing of all the Florida upcoming shows, retreats, workshops, shop hops, exhibits, etc, please visit the Calendar. 

Happy Quilting,   Mary-Jeanine

PS: I love to hear from you, so drop me a line sometime!

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January 17—22, 2013

(Thurs-Tues)

6 Days… 6 Shops

Grand Prize

♦     JUKI 27Z Travel Size Machine

♦     Arrow Cabinet: Sewnatra & Suzie Storage unit

♦     DreamWorld Extend Table

♦     BlueFig 3 pc Machine trolley, project & notions bag set

♦     Quilting Thread Collection

Visit 5 of the 6 shops to enter Grand Prize Drawing… Valued over $2000.00

Special Thanks to

P & B Quilting Fabrics Blue Fig specialty Bags Juki America, Inc

Arrow Sewing Cabinets

Passport $5

($6 day of Hop)

∗   $100 Gift Certificates

∗    Shop Hop Quilt

(one from each shop)

∗    8” block kit Collect all 6

(redeem 1 block per shop)

∗   Mystery Fabric-25% off

(min 1 yard cut)

∗    Door Prizes!

∗    Hourly Prizes

∗    Refreshments

Cinnamon’s Quilt Shoppe

Jacksonville, FL 32257

904-374-0532 www.cinnamonsquilts.com

Magrieta’s Quilt Shop

142C King Street

St. Augustine, FL 32084

Material Girl Quilt Shop

36844 Hart Road

Eustis, FL 32736

407-884-0660 www.materialgirlfl.com

Quilt Shop of Deland

115 Rich Ave

Deland, FL 32720

386-734-8782 www.quiltshopofdeland.com

Accent on Quilting

951 N. Volusia Ave Orange City, FL 32763

www.accentonquilting.com

949 Beville Rd Bldg B Daytona Beach, FL 32119

386-767-3545 www.sewinggarret.com

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NATIONAL TEACHER IN LAKELAND

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QAKH, Quilters Against Kids Hunger and Homelessness, distributed 359 quilts to homeless elementary children in Brevard County just in time to warm their toes as the cold weather arrived.

These dedicated women are continuing to meet under the auspices of Coastal Quilters, the new face of EduQuilters. Anyone interested in a relaxed guild where the focus is adult education and quilting with kids may want to check into CQ. The first meeting is Saturday, January 19, at the Satellite Beach Civic Center on Cassia Drive in Satellite Beach. Details may be found at www.eduquilters.org or by emailing Margie@fl.rr.com

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QUILT SHOW IN ORLANDO

QUILT FEVER 2013 QUILT SHOW

Friday and Saturday

FEB. 1-2

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 West Colonial Drive

Orlando, Florida 43803

QUILT FEVER 2013 Show News:

 40 vendors –  Plenty of shopping and variety from seven states  – visit our website at www.floridacabinfever.com to view shops online

A juried show with 325 quilts as well as Viewers Choice awards

Special Exhibits:  2012 Hoffman Challenge Lavender Collection, Alice Means’ Children Books Quilts, Teddy Bear Quilt Challenge for charity, Vendors’ Exhibit,

                            and 7 Happy Flowers

Show Highlights: Quilters Walk – 50 tickets/$5 (sign your name one time) and a surprise for some lucky visitors.  50 different baskets to entice you.

                 Miniature Quilt Silent Auction – Winners pick each day.

                 Boutique – New and varied items for sale.

                 Quilt Sales – Purchase all styles of quilts

                 Quilt Appraisals – Teddy Pruett- AQS Certified Appraiser since 1994

                 Quilting Demos by members and vendors

                 Food & Beverages onsite

                 FREE PARKING

        Admission:  $8.00   With AD, $7.00  

        Small groups of 10, or buses, $7.00  Contact:  bustrips@floridacabinfever.com

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QUILT SHOW IN VERO BEACH

Sunbonnet Sue Quilters & Press Journal, ABC Printing

Presents the 2013 QUILT SHOW

·        FEBRUARY 8 & 9^TH

·        10 AM TO 5pm and 10am to 4pm

·        Fee $8.00 Children under 10 Free

·        At Indian River County Fairgrounds

·        7955 58th Street, Vero Beach, Fl

·        Free parking, Handicapped access

·        Over 200 quilts on display

·        Vendors with sewing , quilting supplies available

·        Have your quilts appraised (appt)

·        See fashion show. View the demo’s on quilting

·        Get your tickets for raffle quilt

·        Food available by SouthernYankeeBBQ4U

·        See web site: www.sbonnets1979.org

·        Proceeds go to Veterans of Indian River County

·        Contact: patlester9@gmail.com or call 772.562.9294

·        Enjoy the art of quilting. BRING YOUR FRIENDS

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QUILT SHOW IN PANAMA CITY

St. Andrew Bay Quilters' Guild presents Quilt Show 2013, "AMERICAN BEAUTIES". 
February 15 and 16, 2013 from 9:00 – 4:00
New Location! Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 5622 Julie Dr, Panama City, FL

For more info visit our website at http://www.sabqg.org