(click to enlarge)Florida Quilt Network - Newsletter #253
www.FloridaQuiltNetwork.com
November 6, 2019
Quilting Friends,
Since I’ve become a Gem Affiliate (certified to teach the quilts and patterns from MJ Kinman, Textile Artist), I’ve been diving deep into Birthstone Blocks and other gem patterns. And now MJ has introduced her new line of fabric, “Jewel Box”. Here’s a picture of her booth at Houston Quilt Market
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and then a picture of the quilt I created for her display. I had so much fun with this fabric, and this in the middle of my busy October get-ready-for-festival season:
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Here’s a link to my new website featuring my birthstone workshops. I’d love to come to your guild to teach these amazing blocks!!
(In case you’re wondering, yes, we both go by ‘MJ’, but somehow it works out!)
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)
Nov 12-13 Nancy Mahoney Lecture & Workshop in Amelia Island (#252)
Nov 15-16 Quilt Show in Mt. Dora www.lakequiltguild.com (#253)
Nov 18 Mystery Quilt event in Ormond Beach www.racingfingersquiltguild.com (#253)
Nov 20 Hollis Chatelain Lecture in Tampa info here (#253)
Nov 21-23 Hollis Chatelain Lecture & Workshop in Lakeland www.ladiesofthelakes.org (#249)
Nov 22-Dec 7 Shop Hop in Central Florida (#252)
Dec 8-11 Snowball Express/Project Linus Event in Orlando (#253)
2020
Jan 19-26 Shop Hop in Northeast Florida (#253)
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 1 Airing of the Quilts in Sarasota sarasotamodernquiltguild1.com (#253)
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
Feb 28-29 Quilt Show in Crystal River (#253)
Mar 6-7 Quilt Show in Venice (#246)
Mar 6-7 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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The Lake County Quilters Guild will hold its 37th Fantastic Quilt Show November 15 &16, 2019
at Lake Receptions, 4425 Hwy 19A, Mount Dora, Florida
This year’s show will feature over 150 quilts of all sizes made by our members and will also
include a youth category.
There will be a boutique with many handcrafted items including many holiday and gift items.
If you want to see what quilt artists are creating today, don’t miss this show. Admission is $10
per person. Hours are Friday, November 15 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday, November 16
9:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be plenty of free parking at Lake Receptions, only one quarter
mile off Hwy 441 in Mount Dora.
For more information, contact Johnnie Sweeney, Show Chair at
quiltshowchair@lakequiltguild.com .
Visit us on Facebook for more information on the show
and to view our opportunity quilt.
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GUILD EVENT IN ORMOND BEACH
The Racing Fingers Quilt Guild [RFQG] is sponsoring a free quilt competition, open to the public, on November 18, at 6:30PM at the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Road. The theme is “mystery” [mystery author, mystery character, title of a mystery story, etc.]. Any size or technique is accepted. Prizes will be awarded for “Best Representation of Mystery”, “Best Use of Color/Noir”, and “Most Creative.”
In addition, Paola Sanchez, the Center Director for Resources for Women, will be speaking to us about her organization which is one of our new sponsored charities.
RFQG meets the third Monday of every month at 6:30PM at the Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church for a program and business meeting, and the second Thursday of each month in room 4 of the Ormond Beach Library at 9:30AM for quilting assistance. All quilters and would-be quilters are welcome. For more information contact: info@racingfingersquiltguild.com, or go to our website at racingfingersquiltguild.com.
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HOLLIS CHATELAIN LECTURE IN TAMPA BAY
Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild, Inc. presents Hollis Chatelain lecture titled "The Emotion of Color in Art", Wednesday, November 20, 7-9 pm. At Unity Church of St Petersburg, 6168 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710. Cost $15.00 payable on our website Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild - Home or at the door.
Hollis states that since 2000 her work has progressed into monochromatic. “Working in just one color has been an interesting and exciting adventure. Art can carry a strong emotion and specific colors reinforce these emotions. I will be speaking about the evolution of color, the significance of colors in our society, and how we can use different colors to emphasize what we want to say in our art.”
Patricia Grice
President Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild, Inc.
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SNOWBALL EXPRESS IN ORLANDO
Snowball Express is an event of the Gary Sinise Foundation that provides a holiday vacation for the families of active military who have died since 9/11/2001. Project Linus gets involved each year to provide these “Gold Star” children with their own quilt or blanket of their choice.
VOLUNTEER SEWERS NEEDED! Sewists are needed to sew patches on leather vests for the Gold Star Children. They are also in need of non-sewers to help in the arcade and oversee the kids in other activities. Everyone who participates will need to undergo a background check. If you want to participate, please contact Lynn or Cindy (see below) for a link.
Sewers are needed on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (Dec 8-10) between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Volunteers can choose to work 3 days, 3 hours, or anything in between. All sewing machines and supplies will be provided.
The photos below will give you an idea of the process. Each kid pocks out the patches he or she wants sewn on their vest from the tubs of patches. Some kids change them out or add more to vests they received last year.
Contact: Lynn Vernon rv2370@bellsouth.net
or Cindy Addison addisoncindy@comcast.net
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SHOP HOP IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA
January 19-26, 2020
The first 25 people to purchase a Passport in each shop will receive a Free Fat Quarter.
Enter to win the Grand Prize Machine, You must visit all 10 shops to qualify.
Each shop has Hopper Exclusive Discounts
Each shop will award a $100 Gift Basket and their Shop Quilt.
Passports $5 until January 1, 2020. $7 after that.
Participating Shops:
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AIRING OF THE QUILTS IN SARASOTA
Saturday, February 1, 2020 “Airing of the Quilts” sponsored by Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild. 10am to 3pm. At Maxine Barritt Park, Venice. Info at sarasotamodernquiltguild1.com
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QUILT SHOW IN CRYSTAL RIVER
Creative Quilters Quilt Show 2020
February 28-29th, 2020
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Crystal River Armory, 8551 Venable Street
Crystal River, FL
Judged Quilt Show
Vendors, Boutique, Quilt Raffle
Small Quilt Sale, Appraiser
Demonstrations
Entry Fee $8.00
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