Florida
Quilt Network - Newsletter #281
May 9, 2022
Quilting
Friends,
Whew,
another busy month. I’m having fun
planning food stations for a church picnic these last few weeks, so my personal
newsletter deadline kinda came and went. Oops!
I write this between emails to volunteers, food vendors and the
like. Its all good, its gonna be a great event!
(click to enlarge)
I
finished this very fun 3D quilt recently, fresh out of the “Stunning
3D Quilts” book by Ruth Ann Berry. Its a lot easier than it looks, its sewn in columns and
then the columns are sewn together. If
you want to see me demo it, watch me here.
If you are wanting to donate a quilt or two to Ukrainian
refuges, skip to the bottom of this newsletter. The need is so great for Ukraine, and we
believe the people of the region will need donations for some time.
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)
2022
Now – June 23 Quilt
Exhibit in Pompano Beach Info here (#279)
May 9 Free Trunk Show in
Daytona Beach info here (#281)
May 12 Lecture with MJ Fievre at Pompano Beach info here (#281)
May 14-22 Quilt Cruise info here (#273)
May 16 Virtual Quilt Lecture by
Tina Craig info
here (#277)
May 19 Lecture with Kristin
Beck at Pompano Beach info here (#281)
May 22-26 Quilt Retreat
in Sebring thequilteddragonflyllc@gmail.com (#280)
May 26 Free Beginning
Quilting Class in Orlando flcfqg@gmail.com (#277)
May 28 Mary-Jeanine's Tips, Tools & Techniques Lecture Virtual info here (#266)
May 29-June 6 Quilt
Cruise info here (#273)
June 13-17 Kids Quilt
Camp in Satellite Beach info here (#279)
June 18 Virtual Lecture Penni Domkis info here (#280)
June 20 Virtual Quilt Lecture by Brita
Nelson info
here (#280)
June 22 & 23 Judy Neimeyer Class info here (#279)
July 15-30 Shop Hop in
Central Florida (#281)
July 16 Virtual Lecture Dana
Jones info here (#280)
July 27 Randy Bendler trunk show in Melbourne info here (#279)
Aug 20 Virtual Lecture Sarah Ruiz
info here (#280)
Aug 24 Kestrel Michad lecture & class in Melbourne info here (#279)
Sept 15-17 QuiltFestJax in Jacksonville www.QuiltFestJax.com (#279)
Sept 17 Virtual Lecture Laura
Loewen info here (#280)
Sept 26-30 No Frills
Retreat in Tampa www.sweetdarlingquilts.com (#281)
Sept 28 & 29 Esterita Austin Lecture & Class in
Melbourne info here (#279)
Oct 1-9 Quilt Cruise
info here (#273)
Oct 14-15 Quilt Show in
Brandon www.brandonquiltguild.com
(#276)
Oct 15 Virtual Lecture Julia
Graves info here (#280)
Nov 11 & 12 Fantastic
Quilt Show in Leesburg https://lakequiltguild.com
Nov 29-Dec 10 Quilt
Cruise info here (#273)
2023
Feb 10-11 Quilt Show in Vero Beach midiane15@gmail.com (#280)
Feb 17-18 Quilt Show in Tampa http://www.featherprincesses.org (#275)
Feb 17-18 Quilt Show in Amelia Island www.aiquilters.com (#276)
Feb 24-25 Quilt Show in Punta Gorda www.peaceriverquilters.org/ (#276)
March 3-4 Quilt Show in Naples
Naplesquiltersguild.org
(#281)
April 2-9 Quilt Cruise
with Judy Hansen www.JudyHansenDesigns.com (#280)
April 15-16 Broward Quilt Expo in Pembroke
Pines www.browardquiltexpo.com
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For May, three events related to the
Modern Quilt exhibit at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center in Pompano Beach,
Fla.
May 12, 6:30pm: Poems about Patchwork,
with MJ Fievre, FREE
at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center
May 19, 7pm: Modern Quilt Curator’s
Talk, with Kristin Beck, FREE
at Bailey Contemporary Arts Center
Exhibition and programs page: https://www.pompanobeacharts.org/programs/modern-quilt-exhibition
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FREE QUILT TRUNK SHOW
The next Racing Fingers
Quilt Guild [RFQG] meeting will feature a “Trunk Show” presented by Alissa Lapinsky, owner of Oceans of Thread, Deland, Florida, on
the second Monday, May 9, at 6:30PM at the Seabreeze United Church of
Christ, 501 N Wild Ave, Daytona Beach. Admission is free and open to the
public. [Please park behind the church and
enter via the kitchen door.]
A lifelong artist,
Alissa started quilting almost eight years ago after she saw an Instagram post
for Quiltcon, the National Modern Quilt Guild's National
show. She searched for a local guild, found Orlando MQG, and from her first
guild meeting, she was hooked. She saw a room full of people from all back-grounds, all ages, and all styles, all loving the same
thing: cutting up fabric and sewing it back together.
RFQG Sit ‘n Sew is the third Tuesday, May 16,
10am-4pm at the same church as the meeting; bring your sewing machine.
Mother Hen quilting help is available at the Ormond Beach
Library on the second Thursday, May
12, 9:30am-noon. Fidget quilts for patients with Alzheimer’s,
dementia and brain injuries can also be made at Mother Hen. Supplies for
making fidget quilts will be provided by RFQG.
See racingfingersquiltguild.com for more details.
Claire Sadowniczak
Publicity Chair, Racing Fingers Quilt Guild
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CENTRAL FLORIDA SHOP HOP
‘July Fling’ Shop Hop –
Celebrate the Red, White & Blue
July 15-30
Coordinated Quilt Block Give
Away
Prizes: $75 and $50 Shipping
Sprees
9+ Participating Shops:
Beyond The Stiches, A Quilting Palette, Oceans
of Threads, Quilters Anonymous, Sew-Mini Things, Sew Together, The Quilt Place,
The Sewing Studio Fabric Superstore, Nana’s Quilt Shop and The Sewing Studio at
Lady Lake
Locations here
More info here
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No Frills Retreat
September 26-30
You can sew from 7 am - midnight
except on Friday 7 am - 8 pm
$180
Sweet Darling Quilts
813-994-2994
https://www.sweetdarlingquilts.com/
You can sign up online or call the
store to reserve your spot. $50 non-refundable deposit.
Cathleene
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QUILT SHOW IN NAPLES
Naples Quilters Guild presents "Stitches in Time 2023"
Judged Annual Quilt Show 2023
Friday and Saturday, March 3-4, 2023 9:00-4:00 both days
Location: New Hope Ministries, 7675 David Blvd., Naples
Admission: $10/day
QuiltShowChair@naplesquiltersg
Hundreds of member quilts, including local national award winners.
Wall & Bed Quilts, Art, Miniatures, Wearable & Decorative.
Boutique - Merchant Shopping - Demonstrations - Cafe - Door Prizes
12" Challenge Quilts - "Embellishment" and "Abstract"
Auction on Saturday 1:00, March 4, 2023
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Ocala, FL
The SW 200 Corridor Quilt Guild is a fairly new guild
created for enthusiastic quilters of all level. Our
monthly meetings allow us whole days dedicated to sewing, sharing
and teaching. We meet twice a month--the second and fourth Friday of each
month--from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Marion County Sheriff's Office meeting room.
The address is 9048 SW SR 200, Ocala, FL. You may attend as a guest two times
before joining. Annual dues are $20.
Our mission statement is: "To enhance the growth and
knowledge of the “art of quilting” through the inspiration, creativity, and
friendship of its members by sharing quilting techniques and patterns through
active participation in teaching/learning with one another."
Members share their knowledge and expertise by performing
short demos, show & tell, and various activities such BOM (Christmas
blocks; Beginner blocks), challenge quilts, etc. More formal classes as
well as charitable projects (e.g. making quilts for
kids) will be held on a quarterly basis. The business meeting is
conducted on the second Friday followed by short demos; the fourth Friday is a
“Sew Day” dedicated to working on your own or group projects.
For more information, email us at sw200corridorquilters@gmail.com
Visit our website for general information:sw200corridorquiltersclub.shutterfly.com
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QUILTS
FOR UKRAINE
Terry
Burtchell, QOVF FL State Coordinator is partnering with World Vision to get
quilts to the Ukrainian Refugees. There is a great need for warm quilts for
children & women. World Vision works with 5 Organizations to help in
crisis, including Convoy of Hope and Samaritan’s Purse. Convoy of Hope will
make a pick up stop here in Port Orange and transfer
to NC where Samaritan’s Purse is making flights into World Vision base in
Romania.
There
is no money involved with shipping just wonderful non-profit organizations
willing to help the people of Ukraine. The need is warm quilts.
Follow
“Quilts for Humanity” on Facebook for updates, the
admin is Terry Burtchell. Questions? iMessage Terry on Quilts for
Humanity or email quiltsforhumanity@gmail.com
Thank
you to all for your help in this mission.
GUIDELINES
FOR QUILTS:
1. Crib & Twin Sizes only (these quilts will travel
with refugees)
2.
Neutral, Primary & Novelty Prints
3.
No FLAGS of any Country, No patriotic prints (this is
for the safety in war zone region)
4.
100 % Cotton & Flannel Fabrics
5.
Wash & Dry Before Shipping
6.
No Quilt Labels
SHIPPING:
QUILTS
FOR HUMANITY
ATT:
TERRY BURTCHELL
5131
S.
Ridgewood Ave. Suite G
Port
Orange, FL 32127
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Giving
Back With Love For Country & Veterans,
Terry
Burtchell
Florida
State Coordinator
Volusia
County Quilts of Valor® Group Leader
FL
QOV® Facebook Administrator
LongArmy® Team