Florida
Quilt Network - Newsletter #311
January 6, 2025
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I finished this little wall
hanging yesterday and I couldn’t be more tickled with it! I needed a new sample to teach this Improv Bird
Block (#blocklottobird) since I gifted the last
quilt. I’ll be teaching this improv
technique to the Manatee Patchworkers in Bradenton on
Feb 4.
If you’re anything like me,
you have a few almost-finished projects laying around. Since I had last month off
of the “TT&T production” that is my job, I decided to tackle some of
these UFOs. Standing at one vantage
point, I could see and write down 20 different projects that needed
finishing (and that is just what I can see, not the ones tucked away). Yikes!
I love to start ‘em, not so much the
finishing…are you with me?
Anyway, I have a little tip
that might work for you. Maybe you’re gonna say “Well DUH, Mary-Jeanine”, but stick with me: I made a list, and I’m so delighted to cross
each one off! Yes, I know they are
there, but the act of seeing them in writing and being able to cross them
off? Priceless! (Only
2 left as of this writing.)
PS: if you're in the market for
a machine but the ones 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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FOR SALE! Bernina chair. Regular retail price is $499, asking $399 Or Best Offer
Barely used as it does not fit my tall sewing cabinet.
Pick up only. Lakewood Ranch.
Jerry Stube, 913-683-3324 or jerry@quiltersqtrs.com
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For Sale: Husqvarna -
Viking Platinum Sweet 16 Quilting Sewing Machine
Price: $3,500.00
Quilting Sewing Machine, bobbin
winder and table - used approximately 10 hours.
Excellent condition. Original
boxes
Pick up only, no shipping
Venice, Florida
Pamela Titus pktitus@comcast.net
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Still Available:
Babylock Crown Jewel $5000 susanwoosley@gmail.com (#299)
Gammill Classic Plus Longarm $6000 casadar884@bellsouth.net (#307)
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: (Newsletter number follows)
2025
Jan 3-31 Fiber Exhibit in Vero Beach info here (#311)
Jan 7 Carole’s Virtual Retreat info here (#311)
Jan 10-Mar 14 SAQA Exhibit in Stuart info here (#311)
Jan 10-Feb 26 Juried Art Show (fiber friendly) in Stuart info here (#311)
Jan 18-25 Shop Hop in North East Florida (#308)
Jan 18 Zoom Workshop on Low Waste Paper Piecing hilary@anditwassew.com (#311)
Jan 19-23 Quilt Retreat in Sebring thequilteddragonflyllc@gmail.com (#307)
Jan 20 Zoom Workshopinfo here (#310)
Jan 24-25 Quilt Show in The Villages qgotv.org (#307)
Jan 31-Feb 1 Quilt Show in Lake Placid info here (#311)
Feb 1 Farm Fest & Quilt Show in Dade City www.PioneerFloridaMuseum.org (#311)
Feb 7-8 Quilt Show in Vero Beach (#302)
Feb 13-16 Quilt Retreat in Gulf Breeze Terhaar88@gmail.com (#305)
Feb 13-15 Quilting
Collaboration in Melbourne info here (#309)
Feb 14-15 Quilt Show in Seminole info here (#310)
Feb 14-15 Quilt Show in Panama City sabqg.org (#307)
Feb 19-22 AQS Quilt Week in Daytona Beach Quiltweek.com (#308)
Feb 28-Mar 1 Quilt Show in Sarasota info here (#307)
Mar 7-8 Quilt Show in Naples naplesquiltersguild.org/quilt-show (#307)
Mar 7-8 Quilt Show in Ft. Walton Beach www.flyingneedlesquiltguild.org (#310)
Mar 8 Quilting Retreat in Sarasota info here (#311)
Mar 8-9 Quilt Show in Pembrook Pines info here (#310)
Mar 8 Sewing Retreat in Sarasota www.quiltersqtrs.com (#308)
Mar 13-15 Original
Sewing & Quilt Expo in Lakeland info
here (#310)
March 22 Quilt Show in
Trenton Facebook (#308)
Mar 23-27 Quilt Retreat in
Sebring thequilteddragonflyllc@gmail.com (#308)
Mar 27-31 Quilt Retreat in
Sebring thequilteddragonflyllc@gmail.com (#308)
March 28-29 Quilt Show in Pensacola pensacolaquiltersguild.org (new dates!) (#299)
March 29 Festival of Modern Quilts in Sarasota info here (#310)
April
21-24 Quilt Retreat in Hudson quiltsquadretreat@gmail.com (#306)
May
20-24 Quilt Retreat in Sebring thequilteddragonflyllc@gmail.com (#308)
July
6-10 Quilt Retreat in Sebring thequilteddragonflyllc@gmail.com (#308)
Sept
6 Sewing Retreat in Sarasota www.quiltersqtrs.com (#308)
Sept
18-20 Quiltfest in Jacksonville
Oct
19-23 Quilt Retreat in Sebring thequilteddragonflyllc@gmail.com (#308)
2026
Feb
28-Mar 1 Quilt Show in Venice www.vaqg.org (#306)
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FIBER EXHIBIT IN VERO BEACH
The Vero Beach Art Club’s Fabulous Fiber Artists and Teachers will present an exciting exhibit, "Fabulous Fiber Artists" at The Center for Spiritual Care from January 3 - January 31, 2025.
You will be awed as well as inspired by their artistic accomplishments,
including original work using several surface design techniques. These artists also teach classes at the Vero
Beach Art Club! The various techniques
include amazing hand-stitching using non-conventional fabrics (raw silk,
wabi-sabi, hand-dyed, ice-dyed as well as geli-printed
fabric). We also have original painted
artwork on silk, including clothing and pocketbooks. In addition, you’ll see examples of
deconstructed screen-printing, shibori, and discharging of
clothing. Our artists include a master
wood-crafting artist using unique wood from around the world! Be part of the
live POD cast on Opening Night! The Rickie Report shares the details and some
sneak peeks. You don’t want to miss this
show!
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ANOTHER VIRTUAL QUILT RETREAT
From Carole (who is still
collecting quilts for hurricane survivors):
I'm going to do another Virtual Retreat on
Tuesday, January 7. If you'd like to have this for your newsletter, I'd
be delighted to see some more Florida ladies join in.
The link is - https://frommycarolinahome.com/virtual-retreat/ just $5 for the day, come and go as you
please.
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SAQA QUILT EXHIBIT
Awakening - a regional SAQA exhibit
The Elliott Museum,
Stuart, Florida: January 10 - March 14, 2025
https://www.saqa.com/art/exhibitions/awakening-saqa-regional
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ALL FLORIDA JURIED ART SHOW
34th Annual All Florida Juried Art Show:
Martin County Court House Cultural Center,
80 SE Ocean Blvd. Stuart, FL
January 10 - February 26, 2025. This is a multi-media show which is
fiber friendly.
The opening reception is January 10th, from 5:30 – 7pm
There will be a talk by the juror on the 11th, at 11 AM.
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ZOOM WORKSHOP
From the Naples Quilters guild
We are hosting a zoom workshop with Amy Friend on January 18 and are opening up the workshop to non-guild members. If you can get your internet, computer, and sewing machine close to each other, you can participate from the comfort of your own home.
The project is Low Waste Paper Piecing and the
quilt is "Gulls," a great Florida project. Go to Amy's website: https://duringquiettime.com/teaching-and-lectures
and select the lecture "Low Waste Paper
Piecing" for a picture of the project quilt. Participation is limited to
20, so if you are interested, contact Hilary Bobker,
Program Chair at: hilary@anditwassew.com.
The cost is $65 for the workshop. The pattern can be downloaded from Amy's
website and is not included in the cost of the workshop. Should
be fun!!!
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FINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES: SOUTH FLORIDA QUILT EXPO
Time is ticking, and we don’t want you to miss out on showcasing your
beautiful quilts at the South Florida Quilt Expo!
Quilt entries close on Monday, January 20th, so now is the time to
secure your spot in our exciting quilt show.
This is your opportunity to:
🎨 Share your unique artistry with a wide
audience.
🏆 Compete for awards in multiple categories.
✨ Celebrate our vibrant quilting community.
Submitting your quilt is simple! Follow these steps:
Visit our Website
to review the submission guidelines.
Complete the online
entry form with details about your quilt.
Submit your photo and payment.
Don’t let time run out! Make your mark for the only quilt show in the South Florida.
Have questions or need assistance?
Feel free to contact us at chairman@browardquiltexpo.com
Let’s make this year’s Expo unforgettable with your incredible talent!
While you're entering your quilts, don’t forget to register for our
workshops!
Click
here for beginner workshop
Click here for all other workshops
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ZOOM WORKSHOPS
The Suncoast Quilting Circle of St Petersburg FL has booked four ZOOM
speakers for its third Monday of the month programs;
these programs go from 7-8pm. Non-members are invited to
participate by registering on our website (Suncoastquiltingcircle@yahoo.com
or Maryfrancesnelson@gmail.com,
Program VP) for a fee of $10.00. The programs are as follows:
January 20 Emma Jane Powell “Beyond the Color
Wheel” Zoom registration here
February 17 Jenny Kae Parks. “Leave
Quilts—not Fabric” plus strategies for completing UFOs.
March 17. Ann Wasserman “Quilt Repair Tales”. How to repair
quilts or leave as is.
April 21. Rose Parr “Sew Smart, the Ergonomics of Healthy
Quilting”
For more details, please check the website or contact the program
VP.
Francie Nelson
(607) 425-2787
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CELEBRATION OF COLOR QUILT SHOW
Presented by HIGHLANDS COUNTY QUILT GUILD
Friday, January 31, 2025; Saturday, February 1, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Daily Admission $10 pp
GENESIS CENTER
First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid
218 East Belleview Street
Lake Placid, FL
100+ QUILTS ON DISPLAY – QUILT SHOP VENDORS,
BOUTIQUE, LOCAL CRAFTERS, APPRAISER,
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS, BASKET MANIA; MORE
Join us in celebrating this beautiful art - Bring friends, quilters or non-quilters - you will be inspired and just maybe want to learn this traditional art form.
Email: hcqg.sebring@gmail.com
Facebook: HC Quilt Guild
CELEBRATION OF COLOR Opportunity Raffle Quilt – Queen Size
Tickets $1.00 each – 6 for $5.00
Do not have to be present to win
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FARM FESTIVAL & QUILT SHOW IN DADE CITY
Saturday, February 1, 10am-4pm
Museum Buildings Open, Craft Demonstrations Quilt raffle, Pulled Pork
Dinners
Show of Local Quilts & Clothing, Quilts & Supplies for sale
Admission Adults $10, Students $5, Under 5 free
15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City, FL 33523 off US Hwy 301
www.PioneerFloridaMuseum.org 352-567-0262
Admire the intricate designs and expert craftsmanship of the quilts on
display, and if you're feeling adventurous, consider entering your own quilt
for a chance to win a ribbon. Quilt
entries will be accepted, at the museum, from January 25 to January 29,
2025, between 10:30 am and 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
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QUILTING RETREAT IN SARASOTA
The next Mysterious Sewing Society retreat will be held on Saturday, March
8, 2025 from 8:30 AM until 8:30 PM .
It is held both virtually on Zoom and in house at the Carlisle Inn,
Sarasota, Fl. Only $75 for the day.
New this year:
#1. The usual Mystery Pattern to complete
#2. A band new pattern you can see ahead of time that you can work on
#3. Work on anything else you choose; UFO, someone else’s pattern or
whatever
Get ambitious and do it all.
Many great door prizes as my suppliers are incredibly generous. Did I
mention that we also give away sewing machines?
info
here
I will also be teaching at the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo on March 13,
14, 15 in Lakeland. Come join
us for even more fun.
thanks so much,
Jerry jerry@quiltersqtrs.com
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