(click to enlarge)Florida Quilt Network - Newsletter #252
www.FloridaQuiltNetwork.com
October 2, 2019
Quilting Friends,
I know it’s a busy season for everyone, school’s in and the lazy daze of summer is over. If you get up early enough, there is a HINT of cool (I won’t say crisp) in the air, so we have no more excuses to get out for a walk, do we!
I’m dividing my time between church stuff (its Festival Time!) and sewing my little heart out. I’m hoping fabric is coming in the mail today for a quilt sample I’m to make for Quilt Market in a few weeks. Yep: start, finish, quilt and bind in 2 weeks. I think I’m up for the task, and I’ll post a picture next month.
Till then, here’s another quilt I made over the summer in my little camper; it was actually a leader/ender quilt made in parallel with my Birthstone Gem quilt I showed you last month. I'm calling this one '6-Pack Blues'.
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If you’re a fairly new reader of this newsletter, 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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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: (Newsletter number follows)
2019
Now – Nov 19 Quilt Exhibit in Cocoa Beach studiosofcocoabeach.org (#252)
Oct 9-13 Quilt Retreat in Orlando 321-223-9969 (#249)
Oct 14 Bryan Lecture in Lady Lake www.CentralFloridaMQG.blogspot.com (#250)
Oct 18-19 Quilt Show & Sale in White Springs info here (#251)
Oct 19 Quilt Bazaar in St. Cloud (#249)
Oct 21 Free Quilt Lecture in Ormond Beach info@racingfingersquiltguild.com (#252)
October 23-24 Ann Shaw Lecture & Workshops in Satellite Beach www.seasidepiecemakers.com (#244)
Oct 26 Benefit Quilt Show in Melbourne 321-537-9454 (#249)
Oct 31 Shopping/Bus Trip from Leesburg cczernuch@embarqmail.com (#249)
Nov 1-2 Quilt Show in Brooksville www.hernandoquiltersguild.com (#246)
Nov 12-13 Nancy Mahoney Lecture & Workshop in Amelia Island (#252)
Nov 15-16 Quilt Show in Mt. Dora www.lakequiltguild.com (#235)
Nov 21-23 Hollis Chatelaine Lecture & Workshop in Lakeland www.ladiesofthelakes.org (#249)
Nov 22-Dec 7 Shop Hop in Central Florida (#252)
2020
January 22-23 Karen Eckmeier Lecture & Workshops in Satellite Beach www.seasidepiecemakers.com (#244)
Jan 24-25 Quilt Show in Lakeland info here (#249)
Jan 24-25 Quilt Marketplace in The Villages www.QGOTV.org (#252)
Feb 7-8 Quilt Show in Melbourne www.seasidepiecemakers.com (#249)
Feb 7-8 Quilt Show in Ft. Myers www.swfqg.com (#237)
Feb 14-15 Quilt Show in Bradenton info here
Feb 14-15 Quilt Show in Defuniak Springs lesah51@yahoo.com (#247)
Feb 14-15 Quilt Show in Panama City sabqg.org (#252)
Feb 21-22 A1 Quilt Extravaganza in Amelia Island www.aiquilters.com/show (#250)
Feb 21-23 Quilt Show in West Pasco www.westpascoquilters.org (#247)
Feb 21-22 Quilt Show in Punta Gorda www.dpqginc.com (#247)
Feb 21-22 Quilt Show in Ocala ocalawoods@cfl.rr.com (#248)
Feb 21-22 Quilt Bus Tour 321-768-2060 (#251)
Feb 22 Quilters Luncheon in Leesburg quiltingsistersguild.com (#249)
Feb 26-29 AQS QuiltWeek Show in Daytona Beach www.QuiltWeek.com
Mar 6-7 Quilt Show in Venice (#246)
Mar 6-7, 2020 Quilt Show in Naples Naplesquiltersguild.org (#250)
Mar 7 Quilt Show in Bushnell baprice47@aim.com (#247)
Mar 12-15 Quilt Retreat in Lake Yale 321-768-2060 (#251)
Mar 13-14 Quilt Show in Pensacola www.pensacolaquiltersguild.org (#251)
Mar 20-21 Quilt Show in St. Pete www.suncoastquiltingcircle.org (#244)
Mar 31-Apr 6 Workshops with RachaelDaisy in Stuart info here (#252)
April 22-23 Timna Tarr Lecture & Workshops in Satellite Beach www.seasidepiecemakers.com (#244)
Sept 17-19 Quilt Show in Jacksonville www.quiltfestjax.com
October 28-29 Shannon Brinkley Lecture & Workshops in Satellite Beach www.seasidepiecemakers.com (#244)
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A fiber art exhibit in Cocoa Beach:
Fiber Fusion
September 25 – November 19, 2019
Studios of Cocoa Beach
165 Minuteman Causeway
Cocoa Beach, FL
Artists Ellen Lindner, Gabriele DiTota, Marilyn Seibring, Nancy Bindig, Marlyn Foell, Mary Dyer, KC Grapes, Kestrel Michaud, Doris Hulse, Michael Moffett, Ann Welly Revels, Linda Geiger
https://studiosofcocoabeach.org/
Congratulations to Ellen Lindner for her Best of Show award on this stunning piece Caring
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Free Stack n Whack Quilting Lecture in Ormond Beach
Racing Fingers Quilt Guild [RFQG] is sponsoring a free presentation, open to the public, on Stack-n-Whack on Monday, October 21, at 6:30PM at the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Road. This is an easy way to create quilt blocks with unique kaleidoscope designs. Rather than finding and cutting each piece of fabric individually, a quilter can layer a number of large, identical print rectangles to make a stack. This is then cut [whacked] into identical pieces of printed fabric to form the design. Selection of fabric, amount of fabric needed, and the basic technique will be discussed. info@racingfingersquiltguild.com .
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Nancy Mahoney coming to Amelia Island
Renown quilter, Nancy Mahoney, comes to Amelia Island Quilt Guild November 12 and 13, 2019. Ms. Mahoney will be a part of the November 12 meeting and will conduct a full day workshop on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 on Twisted Triangles. In this workshop, she will demonstrate 10 different ways to construct a half square triangle.
Author, teacher and fabric designer, Ms. Mahoney has enjoyed making quilts for over 30 years during which time an impressive range of beautiful quilts have been featured in over 200 national and international quilt magazines. She has created over 100 free quilt patterns for a number of fabric manufacturers. She has authored 14 books with her bestselling books featuring skills in paper piecing. She believes guilds should be fun, adding that her workshops are both fun and allow students the opportunity to create a quilt to treasure for a lifetime.
You can view her work on her website, nancymahoney.com. The workshop is open to 20 participants only. Cost of the workshop is $50. Supply list will be sent to you once we have received your payment.
www.racingfingersquiltguild.com
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HAPPY HARVEST SHOP HOP IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
Friday Nov 22 - Saturday, Dec 7
13 Grand Prize winners $75
13 Second Place Winners $50
Passports cost $5 prior to shop hop, $6 during shop hop
At each store you will get a different post card pattern from Villa Rosa Designs
Shops Included:
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QUILT SHOW IN THE VILLAGES
The Quilting Guild of The Villages - Marketplace 2020
January 24-25, 2020 Rohan Recreation Center, 850 Kristine Way, Wildwood,Fl. 34785. $5 per day, per person. 1/24-9a-5p. 1/25-9a-4p.
30 vendors, one location, 2 great days of fun, shopping and prizes. $5 per day per person
Patt Reed 352-350-6923
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QUILT SHOW IN PANAMA CITY
February 14 and 15, 2020 Quilt Show in Panama City info at sabqg.org
St. Andrew Bay Quilters' Guild
Panama City, FL 32405
Contact: Beverly Pierzchala
(850)896-9510
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Registration Open for Rachaeldaisy Workshops!
Red Thread Studio is delighted to have Rachael join us March 31st - April 6th, 2020 at the Elliot Museum in Stuart, Florida.
Rachael, author of Whizz Bang! Adventures with Fabric Folded Quilts, has always been interested in color and design, and has been passionate about all things quilt related since she discovered patchwork ten years ago. Her quilts have been honored with many awards, including Best in Show at the Sydney Quilt Show in 2016 for her WhizzBang! quilt featuring folded fabric blocks.
Please join us for one or all of her workshops as we explore 3D elements in our quilts such as yo-yos, prairie points, wool felt, appliquéd denim, doilies and trims!
Take three or more workshops and receive a 10% discount to be credited after enrollment. But hurry! Spaces are limited.
In the meantime, be sure to follow Rachael on Instagram @bluemountaindaisy for inspiration.
Link to registration: https://redthreadstudio.com/collections/rachaeldaisy-workshops
Jennifer Lee
www.RedThreadStudio.com
Instagram – RedThreadStudioOnline
Facebook – RedThreadStudioOnline
Pinterest - RedThreadOnline
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Planning a Guild Bus or a Friends’ Road Trip early next year?
Consider visiting a Quilt Show 2020 -- A Festival of Quilts, in Venice, Florida, which is celebrating 100 years of women’s accomplishments in its Showcase quilt, “Centennial Garden”. Sponsored by the Venice Area Quilt Guild, the March 6 and 7, 2020 show is building upon its previous successes and adding some new twists and turns. Guild members are working to create the best quilt show. Ever.
Close to 200 quilts with a variety of themes -- traditional, modern, and avant garde; in sizes from mini to oversized king; and uses from mug rugs, wall hangings, and bed coverings will be displayed, with many being judged by well respected AQS judge, award winning quilter and national teacher, Molly Waddell. Viewers are encouraged to vote for their favorites, as well as be inspired and learn from the great variety of on display.
“Centennial Garden”, the guild’s newest opprtunity quilt showcases 80 blocks created by life time guild member Mary Anne Rhodes following directions from Jennifer Chiaverini’s book, “Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler”. Each block in the sampler quilt celebrates women’s accomplishments with traditional fabrics original from the 20’s and 30’s, and a few reproduction fabrics. Mary Anne made the blocks more than 10 years ago, then stored them individually in vinyl sleeves with notes referencing the fabrics, their sources and pattern identity, along with the original book. Guild members assembled the blocks, adding current fabrics for the sash, borders, binding and back. Well respected long armer, Pat George, quilted the heirloom quality piece.
During the two-day show, nationally acclaimed appraiser, Brenda Grampsas, will be on hand to give estimates of worth for personal and insurance information. Additionally, handmade gifts will be available in the Boutique, the lastest and newest quilting supplies can be purchased in the Merchant Mall, Café Venice is offering a Pop Up café for sustenance, and, a long, overstocked Basket Walk, and gift raffles promise something for everyone. Proceeds from a mini quilt raffle, with new hangings each day, will benefit the South County Food Pantry.
The Quilt Show, on Friday, March 6, 2020, from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 9 am – 4 pm, will in the bright, airy, air conditioned Venice Community Center, 326 South Nokomis, Av., Venice, which is handicapped accessible and offers free parking.
Buses are welcome and advance ticket sales can earn a discounted entrance fee. Tickets for “Centennial Garden”, as well as additional details are available by visiting vaqg.org or by email Quiltshow2020@vaqg.org.
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COLLAGE QUILTS
Have you ever wanted to do one of Laura Heine’s patterns? Let me guide you in Laura’s method.
I teach to guilds, shops, private groups, retreats. Book your 2020/2021 classes now. My calendar is starting to fill.
These are a two day class.
Willing to travel.
Cathleene Tokish
Certified Laura Heine Quilt Instructor
Sweet Darling Quilts
26140 Wesley Chapel Blvd
Lutz FL 33559
813-994-2994
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CALL FOR ENTRIES
Contact:
Carol Hess, chess1563@yahoo.com
Lou Ann Ray, lrquilt07@gmail.com
Call FOR QUILTS/ENTRIES:
St Petersburg Transitions: an art quilt exhibit
Transitions in the City: a modern quilt exhibit
Entries will be part of two special exhibits featuring St. Petersburg at:
QUILT LOCAL: Celebrating Quilts & Community – a quilt and fiber arts show March 20-21, 2020 at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL.
Entry rules and forms at suncoastquiltingcircle.org Entry deadline: February 5, 2020
“Quilt Local” is a large quilt and fiber arts show with 150+quilts, vendors, special exhibits, baby boutique, Quilts of Valor, silent auction, demonstrations. Quilts and fiber arts for sale. Sponsored by Suncoast Quilting Circle www.suncoastquiltingcircle.org
IMPORTANT DATES
February 5, 2020 - Entry deadline
March 20-21, 2020 - Exhibit dates