Florida
Quilt Network - Newsletter #290
March 5, 2023
Quilting
Friends,
Today I’m going to do a very mini tour of the FQN website, some
pages that you may not know about:
·
John Flynn Diagonal Backing Calculator: are you familiar with
this very EFFICIENT technique
for creating a quilt backing? If so, you
know the formula is a little scary. So we put a simple calculator
on the website to make it easier.
Bookmark it on your phone for your next trip to the store for backing
fabric. Be sure you have your quilt top
measurements with you.
·
Florida Teachers: if you are a Guild Program Chair, you may
want to peruse this list
of teachers who live in Florida and are willing to travel. Lower travel costs mean less $$ out of the
guild budget. If you are a quilt teacher
in Florida, send
me info to get onto this list!
·
Recipes: I love cooking for others, and am often asked
for the recipe. I decided to put all my
favorite recipes in one place, with separate pages for my favorite Gluten Free/Dairy Free, and also some of my favorite Instant Pot recipes.
·
And
of course a pretty complete list of Florida Guilds,
Florida Quilt
Shops and lots of LongArm quilters, sorted by county.
I’ve mentioned this before, but it bears
repeating: I’m keeping a database of
charity sewists and quilters who are looking for stash. If you or someone you know is de-stashing or
needs to empty grandma’s sewing room, please let me know and I might be able to
hook you up with someone in your area who will put the stash to good use. It’s a great feeling to know I’ve helped to
make over 20 connections like this!
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: BABY LOCK
CORONET LONGARM
NEW PRICE: $3500
INCLUDES ALL ACCESSORIES
CONTACT
JOAN TESSELL (Jtessell@yahoo.com)
407-230-8265
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For Sale:
Handiquilter Simply Sixteen. $7500
Less than 6 months old. Many free
extras
5 foot table with HQ Precision-Glide Track (8 wheels)
Little Buddy System ($500 value)
Extra hand wheel
2 pkgs longarm needles
5 spools of thread
Extra bobbins
Longarm pins
Leaders
Handiquilter bobbin threader
All tools and instructions
Delivery is possible in the Orlando
area depending on location
Email Sue at srowland070@gmail.com
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
(Newsletter number follows)
2023
Now – April 29 Quilt Exhibit in Winter Park HannibalSquareHeritageCenter.org (#289)
Mar 1-April 30 All Florida Shop Hop allfloridashophop.com(#288)
Mar 11 Florida Quilt Study Group in Palatka kmetelicacray@gmail.com (#288)
Mar 15-18 Rachaeldaisy Workshops in Jupiter info here: (#289)
Mar 17-18 Quilt Show in Crystal
River bobrien275@yahoo.com (#287)
Mar 17-18 Quilt Show in Panama City info here (#288)
Mar 17-18 Sewing & Quilt Expo in Lakeland Info here (#288)
Mar 17-18 Quilt Show in Pensacola info here (#288)
Mar 20 Virtual
Lecture with Candace Hassen info here (#289)
Mar 25 Quilt & Artisan Festival in Trenton Brett.Hanchey@SVFeeds.com (#285)
Mar 25 One Day Mystery Retreat in Sarasota info
here (#289)
Mar 25 Quilt Show in Orlando info here (#289)
April 15-16 Broward Quilt Expo in Pembroke Pines www.browardquiltexpo.com
April 17 Virtual Lecture with Peter Pyrne info here (#290)
April 20 Mary-Jeanine Ibarguen Lecture in Clearwater info here
April 29 Virtual Lecture with Shannon
Fraser info here (#285)
May 4-8 Sew Magical at
Sea www.SewMagicalExpo.com (#283)
May 15 Virtual Lecture with Kristin
Laura Echols info here (#290)
May 20 Birthstone
Gem Workshop with Mary-Jeanine Ibarguen in Pensacola info here
May 22
Norway Quilt Workshop with Mary-Jeanine Ibarguen in Pensacolainfo
here
May 23
Stashbuster 1 Lecture with Mary-Jeanine Ibarguen in Pensacolainfo
here
May 25 Stashbuster 2 Lecture with Mary-Jeanine Ibarguen in Pensacola info
here
June 12-16 Kids Quilt
Camp in Satellite Beach www.brevardcoastalquilters.com
July 29 Florida Quilt Study Group in
Palatka kmetelicacray@gmail.com (#288)
Sept 14-16 QuiltFestJax in Jacksonville info here #290
Nov 10-11 Quilt Show in Tampa www.quiltersworkshoptampa.org (#290)
Dec 2 Florida Quilt
Study Group in Palatka kmetelicacray@gmail.com (#288)
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VIRTUAL
EVENTS WITH SUNCOAST
QUILTING CIRCLE
Title - Behind The Seams with Peter Byrne
URL https://suncoastquiltingcircle.org/event-5168222
Date & time
Monday, April 17, 2023, 7:00 PM Eastern
Title - A Lesson in Every Quilt with Kristin
Laura Echols
URL https://suncoastquiltingcircle.org/event-5168295
Date & time Monday, May 15, 2023, 7:00 PM Eastern
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KIDS QUILT CAMP IN SATELLITE
BEACH
Coastal
Quilters will be sponsoring a “Kids Quilt Camp” June 12 – 16 from 9:00
to 12:30 at Trinity Wellsprings Church in Satellite Beach, FL. It is for
children ages 10 & up. Registration opens March 15. Fee
is $130 and includes the use of a sewing machine, supplies and snacks
At the end of
the week each camper will take home their very own completed quilt!
Information can be found at www.brevardcoastalquilters.com
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QUILT SHOW IN JACKSONVILLE
QuiltfestJax announces its 2023 show dates and theme
The theme for the 35th annual
Jacksonville Quiltfest (QuiltfestJax)
is “Sew Full of Whimsy.” It will be held from September 14-16, 2023 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center from 9 am to
5 pm daily.
Since 1987, local quilters have
been showcasing their handmade creations, representing the current trends and
the creativity of the makers. A present day quilt show
represents an amazing array of techniques and the use of modern fabrics and
designs. From art quilts and modern quilts to traditional pieced and appliqued
quilts, there will be a variety of beautiful or thought
provoking quilts on display.
The all-volunteer event is
hosted by six local quilting guild members. Quilters are invited to submit
their applications for inclusion and to be judged starting in April. About 400
quilts are accepted for display each year, none of which have been shown at the
Jacksonville Quiltfest previously.
Save the date, September 14-16,
2023. Explore the website at quiltfestjax.com/.
Visit Facebook
@quiltfestjax
or Instagram @jaxquiltfest
to see the quilts from the 2022 show and more.
ABOUT: QuiltFest, Inc. of
Jacksonville, Florida in a nonprofit. The purpose of QuiltFest, Inc. is to
preserve the heritage of quilting, to be a source of information and
inspiration, to perpetuate a high quality of excellence in quilting and related
arts, and to coordinate and sponsor an annual exhibition of this art form.
The six sister guilds who create
this annual show are All Star Quilters’ Guild, Coastal Quilters, Friendship
Quilters Guild, Honeybee Quilters Guild, River City Piecemakers, and St.
Augustine Piecemakers.
2023 President: Pat D’Elia
2023 Publicity Chair: Sondie
Frus Publicity.quiltfestjax@gmail.com
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QUILT SHOW IN TAMPA
‘Quilted Treasures of Tampa Bay
Location of show: Salvation Army Worship Center
1100
W Sligh Ave Tampa, FL 33604
Friday
November 10, 2023 - 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
November 11, 2023 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
entry
fee - $10 (cash or check only)
Vendor Mall, Charity Mini Quilt and Block Auction, Boutique, Gift Basket Walk, Café, Opportunity Quilt
www.quiltersworkshoptampa.org/