Florida
Quilt Network - Newsletter #278
February 7, 2022
Quilting
Friends,
(click to enlarge)
I had a lot of fun designing this bookcase
quilt just for me. I started with a
pattern from QuiltWoman and added personalized appliques: The pink
pig because that is the name of my business (Pink Pig Productions),
the globe because we like to travel, the flower because we are gardeners, and
the ampersand to honor my marriage of 35 years.
And it was fun to make the books and look for selvages that looked like
book titles.
[Repeat Post] A few months ago I ran a post
from someone who was giving away their grandmother’s sewing room. I know she got many responses, and I received
two responses as well. I was able to
help those two people with bags of fabric and books that were given to me. I
often get calls/emails from people trying to find a home for a family member’s
sewing stash. I do have a list of local
‘charity sewists’ but often those people already have plenty to work with. So I thought I could keep a list of people who are looking
for stash. Maybe they are a new sewist/quilter with a small budget, maybe they are looking
to make charity items.
If that describes you or someone you know,
please send me an email with your
name and contact information, I’ll keep you on a list for the next time I get
an offer of sewing items. I live in
Central Florida, so if you are not in this area, let me know how far you’re
willing to travel to pick up from the giver.
Just one little way to share the wealth! As we age and declutter, maybe we can bless
and encourage someone just getting started with an instant mini-stash.
You may not know that the Calendar page on the website is a quick way to view upcoming events all over the state. Give it a look-see.
Happy Quilting,
Mary-Jeanine
PS: I’d love to hear from you,
so drop me a line sometime.
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FOR SALE: Bernina 790
Need
to downsize my Bernina Family.
My machine comes with all original items, is low mileage(3.8
mil) and I'm giving an additional new #97 D foot .
No embroidery unit but it can be ordered.
Recently cleaned.
Perfect condition.
Needs
to be picked up in Sarasota-Venice area, no mailing please.
$3200
Pam607@gmail.com
Tel:941-485-9755
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Cranbrook Countermarche
Loom for Sale -
CALL FOR QUOTE
Location:
Simpsonville, South Carolina - 864-421-7317, nancygbr621@gmail.com
Must
pick up from Simpsonville, SC. You need to see how to take the loom a part so
you can re-assemble it.
My
loom is a master's Cranbrook Loom 60", built of Maple wood; 8 harness, 10 treadle, countermarche
loom.
It
was handcrafted by Mr. J.P. Bexell & Son, Pontiac
MI in the early 1970s.
All
the parts need to be lined up when assembling it and then it snaps together. It
is easy to set up and use. I
have
woven rugs, as well as fine traditional pieces, such as linens, placemats, coverlets and fabric. I have
additional
reeds and a bench. It has been a joy to use. I have strips of cotton fabric and
wool yarn that could
be
available as well.
The
photographs are mainly close ups, for the loom takes up my studio space. Once I
set the loom up, I need
just
the stool area to work the loom.
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2022
Feb 11-12 Quilt Show in Ft. Myers info here (#267)
Feb 11-12 Quilt Show in Panama City info here (#276)
Feb 18-19 Quilt Show in Melbourne http://seasidepiecemakers.com/ (#273)
Feb 18-19 Quilt Show in Palmetto/Bradenton www.manateepatchworkers.org
(#275)
Feb 18-20 Quilt Show in New Port Richey WestPascoQuilters.org
Feb 18-20 Quilt Show in Punta Gorda info here (#270)
Feb 21 Virtual Colorwerx Trunk Show info here (#278)
Feb 23-24 Karen Stockwell Lecture & Workshop in Melbourne info here (#275)
Feb 23-26 Quilt Show in Daytona Beach info here (#274)
Feb 26 Virtual Colorwerx workshop info here (#278)
Mar 4-5 Quilt Show in Naples naplesquiltersguild.org (#268)
Mar 5-6 Quilt Show in Venice : www.vaqg.org (#269)
March Quilt Show in Jacksonville www.quiltfestjax.com moved to Sept
Mar 17-19 Quilt & Sewing Expo in Lakeland info here (#276)
Mar 19 Steph Skardal Lecture Virtual info here (#273)
Mar 21 Virtual Lecture on Mystery Quilts/Quilt-Alongs info here (#277)
Mar 21-25 No Frills Quilt Retreat in Wesley Chapel info here (#277)
Mar 23-24 Lisa Ellis Lecture & Workshop in Melbourne info here (#275)
Mar 24 Free Beginning Quilting Class in Orlando flcfqg@gmail.com (#277)
Mar 26 Mystery Quilt Retreat F2F plus Virtual in Sarasota www.QuiltersQtrs.com (#277)
April 2 Brenda Gael Smith Lecture Virtual info here (#273)
Apr 2-10 Quilt Cruise info here (#273)
Apr 27-28 Lisa Calle Lecture & Workshop in Melbourne info here (#275)
Apr 28 Free Beginning Quilting Class in Orlando flcfqg@gmail.com (#277)
May 14-22 Quilt Cruise info here (#273)
May 16 Virtual Quilt Lecture by Tina Craig info here (#277)
May 26 Free Beginning Quilting Class in Orlando flcfqg@gmail.com (#277)
May 29-June 6 Quilt Cruise info here (#273)
Oct 1-9 Quilt Cruise info here (#273)
Oct 14-15 Quilt Show in Brandon www.brandonquiltguild.com
(#276)
Nov 11 & 12 Fantastic Quilt Show in Leesburg https://lakequiltguild.com
Nov 29-Dec 10 Quilt Cruise info here (#273)
2023
Feb 17-18 Quilt Show in Tampa http://www.featherprincesses.org (#275)
Feb 17-18 Quilt Show in Amelia Island www.aiquilters.com (#276)
Feb 24-25 Quilt Show in Punta Gorda www.peaceriverquilters.org/ (#276)
April 15-16 Broward Quilt Expo in Pembroke Pines
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LINDA SULLIVAN VIRTUAL LECTURE AND WORKSHOP
At 7pm on Monday February 21st
we will be having a one-hour Zoom Presentation/Trunk Show from Linda Sullivan
of Colourwerx.
Who would have guessed that two professionals
from television would discover their life-long passion in quilting and go on to
create new careers, own a quilt shop and design a line of best-selling
patterns?
In this one hour presentation, Linda - along with her
partner Carl, will take you on their colourful,
crazy, quilty journey that started some 18 years ago
with the very first Linderella quilt designs to their current obsession for pure colour
within their new company, Colourwerx.
Lots of show & tell and lots of quilts!
See picture attached.
Non-member pricing is just $10 and details/registration can be found using the
following link - https://suncoastquiltingcircle.org/event-4589422
On Saturday February 26th
Linda will then be running a 4-hour virtual workshop:-
WONKY PIECING & EASY APPLIQUE: ModDog, ModCat or Mod-Fish
Students of all skill levels will love how super fun these
improv, slash ‘n sew, off-kilter stitching projects are! There are
no exact 1/4” seams to follow and Linda will offer tons of tips and tricks.
Students will learn easy wonky strip piecing and the beginning basics of
fusible web machine appliqué.
During the workshop you will make one of three easy to create cute characters
with a modern attitude. This will be a fun and stress-free workshop.
Upon signing up you will receive a supplies list, and ahead of the workshop you
will receive a downloadable pdf pattern and the Zoom link.
See picture attached.
Non-member pricing is just $40
and details/registration can be found using the following link - https://suncoastquiltingcircle.org/event-4594753
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MYSTERY QUILT RETREAT IN SARASOTA
MYSTERIOUS SEWING SOCIETY
WHO: YOU
WHAT: One day mystery
retreat
WHEN: Saturday,
March 26, 2022
HOW MUCH: ONLY $55 FOR THE DAY INCLUDES: Pattern and fabric
requirements for a new, queen size quilt designed by Jerry Stube Designs. FULL
CLASS INSTRUCTIONS: Robin Fouracker and Jerry Stube
WHERE: The Carlisle Inn in Sarasota, Fl
A beautiful sewing room with ample tables and fun.
HOURS: 8:30 AM—8:30 PM
EXTRA INFORMATION: We will have sewing machines available
(limited so must be reserved) provided by Tops Sewing Company
DOOR PRIZES AND GAMES ALL DAY The Carlisle is located in the same parking lot with Der Dutchman
restaurant for your convenience for meals or PIE!
POP UP STORE will be
available for easy shopping Www.quiltersqtrs.com
UPDATE: We fully
understand that some are still concerned about being in close
proximity to others and have decided to open the Mysterious Sewing
Society Retreat to virtual participation. If you would like to join us, please
contact us at www.quiltersqtrs.com
or jerry@quiltersqtrs.com
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A MONTHLY APPLIQUE UNIVERSITY
I have been teaching applique
for ten years. I now teach virtually. I have an online teaching
platform - Applique University. It is an applique
membership group. The members receive two original patterns each
month that they download and we also have two zooms a
month
I would like to list it
on the Florida Quilt Network website so that quilters will have the opportunity
to have a monthly program.
If you would like you
can check it out on www.appliqueuniversity.com
Thank you,
Dotty Levine