aFlorida Quilt
Network - Newsletter #306
August 6, 2024
Quilting Friends,
(click to enlarge)
Maybe you noticed (maybe you
didn’t!), but I did not publish a July newsletter this month because I was on
the road. We spent 5 weeks mostly in
upstate NY, camping and exploring the Finger Lakes, Andirondacks
and Catskills. Yep, the weather was definitely cooler. I don’t think we realized that it would be
all waterfalls, all the time. This 80’
waterfall was literally within the town of Moscow, NY. It required a 1 mile hike up and in the
creek to get there. I loved every
minute of it and kept my bum dry!
I did get some sewing done, not
as much machine sewing as I expected (only worked on 3 of the 5 projects I
brought) but lots of wool applique and EPP. Super relaxing!
Please, if you are associated
with a guild, shop or longarmer,
please take a look at those pages on the FQN website to see if the information
needs updating. I’m a one-woman shop
over here, and I need YOUR help to keep the content up-to-date. Thanks so much!
Announcement: Does your guild have pipes and drapes
that you no longer use? Seaside
Piecemakers is looking to buy more pipes and drapes for our 2026 show. Call Eleanor Moland 407-702-9144 or Eleanor@eleanormoland.com
Announcement #2: This just in: Along with 2 quilting friends, I will be hosting and teaching a quilting and sewing retreat at The Sewing Studio in Maitland. I’m super excited about it, read all about it here and here.
PS: if you're in the market for a machine but the two
highlighted below don't work for you, keep reading for the "Still Available" section, where I quick-list previous
ads.
Happy Quilting,
Mary-Jeanine
PS: I’d love to hear from you, so drop me a line sometime.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: (Newsletter number
follows)
2024
Now-Sept 29 Quilt Exhibit in
Jacksonville info here (#305)
Sept 9 Mysterious Sewing Society Retreat
info here (#298)
Sept 16-20 Quilt Retreat in Lutz info here (#302)
Sept 19-21 Quilt Show in Jacksonville www.QuiltFestJax.com (#304)
Oct 11-12 Quilting & Sewing Retreat in Maitland info here (#306)
Nov 14-16 Longarm Education www.mkquilts.com (#306)
Nov 15-16 Quilt Show in Leesburg lakequiltguild.com (#305)
Nov 15-16 Quilt Show in Lakewood Ranch www.ManateePatchworkers.com (#305)
Nov 15-16 Quilt Show in Tampa www.quiltersworkshoptampa.org (#306)
2025
Jan 31-Feb 1 Quilt Show in Lake Placid
(#302)
Feb 7-8 Quilt Show in Vero Beach (#302)
Feb 13-16 Quilt Retreat in Gulf Breeze Terhaar88@gmail.com (#305)
Feb 14-15
Quilt Show in Seminole (new dates!) (#298)
Mar 8-9 Quilt Show in Pembrook Pines info here (#297)
March 28-29 Quilt
Show in Pensacola pensacolaquiltersguild.org (new dates!) (#299)
April
21-24 Quilt Retreat in Hudson quiltsquadretreat@gmail.com (#306)
2026
Feb 28-Mar
1 Quilt Show in Venice www.vaqg.org (#306)
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FOR
SALE
Bernina LongArm FRAME
Priced Reduced
to $16,500
I have a Bernina Long arm quilting frame for
sale along with the computer QMatic, complete with
hundreds of quilting designs. It has the
hydraulics, so you can sit or stand while using it. It is complete. I would prefer to keep the machine, the
Q20. It will take the bigger Q24 as
well. It is in perfect condition. I
bought this frame 3 years ago…..rarely used.
(I paid over $22,000 for it and am asking $16,500). I am not able to use it any more. Health issues.
Molly mwaddell555@gmail.com
Port Orange (near Daytona Beach)
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FOR SALE Gammill Classic Plus
$7,500 (Reasonable offers considered)
I am a
professional longarm quilter upgrading to a different machine. I am the
original and only owner of this amazing machine which has had regular Gammill
authorized maintenance. Machine specs include:
• 12 foot
heavy gauge steel constructed table
• 26” throat
• Regulated
and standard stitch modes
• Set of
canvas zippered leaders
• Complete set
of Red Snappers for 12 ft table
• Laser light
for pantographs
• Stand alone
bobbin winder
• Swivel casters on legs
• Overhead light bar
• Gammill workstation with 3 templates
• Two station needle positions
• Ruler base
• Soft touch handles - front and back
• Micro tech handles for custom work
• Batting bar below
• Side clamps
• Misc items - tools, parts, manual,
thread, etc.
In
addition - this machine can be upgraded to a Statler Quilting System and I can
guide and assist the buyer with instructions for taking the machine and table
apart.
If you
are new to quilting - I would be happy to show you how to load a quilt with
snappers and give you an overview of the machine and general maintenance before
we take it apart. I DO strongly suggest you contact Gammill and register
yourself on their website as an owner so you can have access to their vast
video library and free technical support - 7 days a week. You might also wish
to hire them to come and set up your machine at it’s
new location. Buyer is responsible for transportation, re-assembly and all
associated costs. All sales are final. Payment accepted by Certified Bank check
which must then be certified and approved by my bank in order to complete this
transaction.
Contact
- Darlene Arnswald at: casadar884@bellsouth.net or (407) 977-3284
Click here for a printable flyer OR
Visit my
ad with photos and a short video on
Facebook – here
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Sit-down Longarm Free
Free!
Free! Free!
Purchased
for $5,999 in Dec 2008
Has
18" needle (harp) space for quilting
Used
several years and works very well!!
Owner
got sick and did not use machine for 4-5 years, top is wrapped in bubble wrap
with cabinet and in storage
Just know
it is VERY heavy and table is 4'x5' very large and has extensions on three
sides
Has
lights under the desk that shows through the Plexiglas base of machine
It can
be dismantled, but I have no idea how
I
inherited the machine but do not have space for it
Definitely
needs strong men and truck to move .
Linda
Lyle’s
954-849-1028
acloudhopper@yahoo.com
I live in Belleview Fl
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Still Available:
Martelli Table & lots of new cutting templates
$1500 Carroll at 407-321-4310 (#295)
Featherweight TABLE ONLY $450 Jerry@quiltersqtrs.com (#297)
Babylock Crown Jewel $5000 susanwoosley@gmail.com (#299)
Gammill Vision 18/8 Longarm $9,500 jkwelch2@gmail.com
(#301)
Husqvarna
Viking Sapphire 930 $1200 grannytogandj@gmail.com (#304)
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QUILT
SHOW IN TALLAHASSEE
Date: August
31 – September 2, 2024
Event:
Quilt Show in Tallahassee
For more
info: https://www.quilttallahassee.com/qu24show/
I am the
chair of the show committee and would be happy to answer any questions you
have.
Best
regards,
Sue
Isaac
Quilt
Show Coordinator, Quilters Unlimited of Tallahassee
850-848-9078
#QU24Show
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QUILT
RETREAT IN MAITLAND
This is
our First Ever Sewing Retreat at The
Sewing Studio in Maitland! Expert teachers Mary-Jeanine Ibarguen,
JaneAnn McMullin and Pamela Ross will host 22 hours of sewing in our beautiful
Event Room. Bring your UFOs, start a new
project or 3, and enjoy making 3 easy seasonal projects with all the
instructions and materials included.
Dates:
Oct 11-12
Times:
9am-8pm both days
Cost:
$250
Includes:
access to expert teachers, 2 catered lunches, 2 catered dinners, 3 easy project
kits and some special surprises along the way!
You will
have space and time to work on your own projects, and if you need some help or
support, we’ll be there for you! Use
your machine or ours (let us know when you sign up).
Sign up HERE!
Looking for a place to stay? These two hotels are within a few miles: SpringHill Suites WInter Park, and Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park
Questions? Email Mary-Jeanine
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Longarm
Quilting Extravaganza
Hands on
Handi Quilter longarm education event
November 14
- 16, 2024
MK
Quilts - Palm Harbor, FL
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QUILT
SHOW IN TAMPA FL
Quilted
Treasures Tampa Bay Quilt Show
Mark
your calendars for: November 15 & 16, 2024
Higgins
Hall (St. Lawrence Catholic Church)
5225 N
Himes Ave Tampa, FL
Friday
9 am - 5 pm
Saturday
9 am - 4 pm
$10.00
admission (Cash or Check)
Group
Bus
200 quilts made by our members
Boutique
Opportunity Quilt
Small Quilt Auction
Gift Basket Walk
Vendor Mall
Food Truck
Our
Opportunity Quilt: Dance of the
Dragonflies
For
more information: Quilters'
Workshop of Tampa Bay
Margaret
Handlin
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QUILT
RETREAT IN HUDSON
4th
Annual Quilt Squad Retreat
April
21-24, 2025
In
Hudson, Florida.
Email: quiltsquadretreat@gmail.com
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QUILT
SHOW IN VENICE
21st BIENNUAL
VENICE AREA QUILTERS GUILD
Sun,
Sand, Sea, and Quilts
Quilt
Show
Mark
your calendars for: February 28th & March 1st, 2026
Venice
Community Center
326
Nokomis Avenue
South
Venice, FL
Saturday
9 am - 5 pm
Sunday
9 am - 4 pm
$10.00
admission
100+
Quilts on Display
Boutique
items made by our members
Opportunity
Quilt / Raffle Tickets
Basket
Walk - Raffle
Mini
Quilt Silent Action
Blocks
in a Bag
Vendors
Cafe
For
more information quiltshow@vaqg.org
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SHOP
IN HOLIDAY FL
We are
selling out our shop inventory and retiring at the end of the year. We will continue with our longarm quilting,
embroidery, engraving, and machine service business.
Most
everything is 35% off and accuquilt is up to 50% off.
--
Mike
and Sherrie
A&A
White Sewing Center
4038
Louis Ave, Suite 104
Holiday,
FL. 34691
727-232-6718
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