Florida Quilt Network - Newsletter #44

July 21, 2001

 

Quilting Friends,

 

The flower girl’s dress is finished, the pants are hemmed, the shoes are broken in, and we’re off to Columbus, Ohio for my sister-in-law’s wedding.  Thought I’d get one more newsletter out now, since school starts up soon after we get home.  (And yes, the happy couple is getting a quilt from me!)

 

Check out a neat website: www.sulky.com.  Lots of free projects from their various publications.

 

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: (Newsletter number follows)

 

July 12th to July 24th – Thimbelberries Trunk Show in Crystal River  www.crquilts.com  (#41)

 

July 13 - August 26 Quilt Show in Dunedin Omielke@aol.com    (#42)

 

July 27-28 Longarm Quilters Meeting in Ellenton pcmonk@gte.net  (#42)

 

July 28 SSQA Summer Camp in Switzerland, FL  bobhrd@fair.net  (#42)

 

August 1-30 Internet Shop Hop www.fabshophop.com (#43)

 

August 18:  FREE Color workshop in Merritt Island  quilts1999@aol.com  (#43)

 

Sept 4-7 First Handwork Retreat in Leesburg mjtoth@hitter.net   (#42)

 

Sept 16,17,18 Beading Class in Sarasota  bettejimb@aol.com (#41)

 

Sept 21-23  Quilt Show in Jacksonville

 

Sept 20-22  Lois Smith workshops in Hudson  junger@atlantic.net (#43)

 

Oct 15,16,17,18 David Walker Classes in Sarasota  bettejimb@aol.com (#41)

 

Nov 1-4 Houston International Quilt Show

 

Nov 8-11 Northeast FL Shop Hop michelle@pelicanquiltworks.com (#43)

 

Nov 8-11 - A Quilters' Gathering in New Hampshire  EQAquilter@aol.com (#39)

 

Nov 15-17  Judy Hooworth workshops in Hudson  junger@atlantic.net  (#43)

 

Nov 30-Dec 1 -  Quilt Show in Davenport gequack@gate.net (#42)

 

2002

 

Jan 25-26 Quilt Show in Orlando quiltmagic2002@hotmail.com

 

Feb 2-3 Quilt Show in Hudson Quiltstar2002@aol.com  (#42)

 

Feb 14-17 Quilt Expo in Panama City Beach <www.thegiftshows.com>

 

March 8&9  Quilt Show in Eustis 9:30-4p  Brassellm@aol.com

 

March 9 and 10  Quilt Show in Venice, contact VHKier@aol.com or ingei@aol.com  (#44)

 

April 5-6  Quilt Show in Melbourne TTQS2002@Worldnet.att.net  (#44)

 

April 24-25  Pat Campbell in Ocala  judie4qlts@aol.com 

 

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NEW PBS SHOW: QUILT CENTRAL

 

This is a message from Bethany Reynolds: 

Last month I taped a segment for "Quilt Central," a new quilting program available to PBS affiliates beginning this fall. The hosts for this new  show are Donna Wilder, familiar to many as the host of "Sew Creative,"  and Jane Donaldson, a machine quilting expert. The series will focus on decorating with quilts (move over, Martha!). The producers purchased a lovely home in Paducah, KY and decorated each room beautifully with quilts. In addition to the decorating tips, each show will include quilting segments (long-arm quilting and machine embroidery will be covered, along with more traditional topics) and featured guests. I was surprised and honored to be the featured guest for the premier episode. I demonstrated the fan quilt design from my new book. The taping went smoothly despite thunderstorms and power outages that kept everybody on their toes. The fan quilt sample I pieced for the show's living room will be used throughout the season.

 

This looks like an exciting new series. Contact your local PBS affiliate for show dates and times in your area. And if they aren't planning to carry it yet, let them know your interest. Most PBS stations do listen to their viewers, so let's make sure they know there are quilters in the audience!

 

And now back to the editor:  Please consider contacting your local PBS station to tell them you’d like to see this show on their station.  Go to www.pbs.org and type your zip code in the Station Finder Box in the upper right corner.  Follow the link to your local station(s) and their contact email.  Please let them know you are interesting in their carrying this new quilting program, “Quilt Central”.  Thank You.

 

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PINK RIBBON QUILT COLLECTION

 

Enesco Group, Inc. is sponsoring the national Precious Moments Pink Ribbon Quilt Collection to honor people whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.  Enesco hopes to collect 2002 hand- crafted cotton quilt squares, which will be assembled into a series of king-sized quilts and donated to the National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations (NABCO) and other breast cancer organizations.

 

To participate in the Pink Ribbon Quilt Collection, create a handcrafted 12-inch by 12-inch cotton quilt square portraying a special moment or meaning, or honoring a loved one who has had breast cancer.  (Please leave a one- to two-inch seam allowance on all sides.)  Quilt squares can be sewn, appliqued, drawn, silk screened, glued and/or colored.  Quilt squares will be accepted through December 15, 2001.  They can be mailed to:

 

PM Pink Ribbon Quilt Collection

1 S. 450 Summit Ave., Suite 320

Oakbrook Terrace, IL  60181

 

Further information on the quilt collection is available at www.enesco.com.

 

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WEST PASCO QUILTERS GUILD PRESENTS:

“A TOUCH OF SPRING” BLOCK CHALLENGE

 

 

A challenge is a game with rules. The rules change from one challenge to the next; they may include using certain fabrics, sizes, different techniques; but the game is the same. Make your quilt block a treasure created especially by you within the specified parameters. This block challenge is being held in conjunction with WPQG’s 7th biennial

Quilt Show: ”SEW MANY QUILTS 2002” CHALLENGE INSTRUCTIONS:

 

1. Send $3 fee for each entry to WPQG c/o Naomi Shoemaker 6848 Nebraska Ave

New Port Richey, Fl 34653. Please make checks payable to WPQG. You will be

given two 9x12 pieces of fabric to create a quilt block using the theme “A Touch of Spring”, and you will be given a 5x6 piece of fabric to create a label.

2. You should use a recognizable amount of both challenge fabrics in your block. You may add as many additional fabrics as you wish. Please select 100% cotton fabrics.

3. All finished blocks should measure 12 inch square (this includes ¼ seam allowance).

4. Block may be hand sewn or machine done. It may be pieced, applique, or mixed technique. If it is mixed, please decide which category best fits your block.

5. Only 1 block allowed per $3 entry fee and registration form.

6. A label made from the 5x6 material provided should accompany each block. The label must include your name, city/state, and your block title.

7. Return your block, label, and registration form to Naomi at WPQG postmarked no later than January 15,2002.

8. Blocks will be displayed at SEW MANY QUILTS 2002 Quilt Show. Show attendees will vote on viewers choice for each of two categories: appliqué and pieced. Voting will conclude at approximately 1pm on Sunday, February 3,2002 and winners will be announced shortly thereafter during the show. You need not be present to win, but please come; it’s a great show!

9. First place winner(s) in each category will receive 20 blocks with labels (including their own) plus the 1st place award ribbon. Subsequent winners will receive a scaled down number of blocks based on the total of entries received.

10. No limit to the number of entries per person. However, total entries are limited based on fabric availability  (approximately 375 total).

11. Please direct any questions to Naomi at 727-843-9562 or email Quiltstar2002@aol.com. WPQG sincerely thanks our challenge sponsor, Pat Wilkinson, owner, Quilt Til You Wilt Quilt Shop 9609 Fulton Ave Hudson Fl 34667, Email pipsqeak@gte.net, or phone 727-862-6141.

REGISTRATION FORM- WPQG “TOUCH OF SPRING” BLOCK CHALLENGEPLEASE

PRINT! Name: ___________________________________________________ REGISTRATION

# ____ (WPQG USE ONLY)

Address_____________________________________________________ Phone #:

________________________ Email: _________________________ Block Title:

______________________________________________________ Category: Appliqué

_____ Pieced ______ (check one) Back

 

 

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NEWS FROM QUILTER'S CORNER IN FT. MYERS

 

I recently leased the shop behind mine,  broke through the wall and now have twice the room.  Since you were here, we have lots more fabric and a permanent sale section at 50 % off.  Summer hours go into effect Monday, July 2 thru October 1, 2001.  Monday 9:30 am to 8 pm, Tuesday thru Friday, 9:30 am to 4 pm, Saturday, 9:30 am to 3 pm.  The store address is 12717 McGregor Blvd in Pewett Center, Ft. Myers, FL  33919  Tel # 941-437-4555, fax 941-437-3882 and email QuiltersCorner@aol.com.  I also have been talking to Barbara Willis, California dollmaker, regarding a seminar in early November.  Most likely a 2 day event creating one of her new dolls.   She is in Australia at the moment and when she returns we will firm up arrangements.

 

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QUILT SHOW IN VENICE

 

The Venice Area Quilters' Guild will present "Quilting By The Gulf IX", March 9 and 10, 2002 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Venice Community Center,  326  Nokomis  Ave., Venice, FL  34285.  Donation $4.00

 

There will be over 250 exhibits, Boutique of hand made quilt related items made  by the members, Silent Auction of small and mini quilts, Merchants  Mall, Demonstrations, Door Prizes and Quilt Appraisals by Teddy Pruett.  Those organizing bus trips to Venice may contact the Venice Area Quilters' Guild, P. O. Box 2208, Venice, FL  34284.  Or you may wish further information by  e-mail VHKier@AOL.com or Show Chairman, ingei@aol.com

 

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SHARING A TEACHER IN SARASOTA CO.

 

Pam Morris, Venice, is looking for someone out of Sarasota County to share expenses for Carol Soderlund of Ithaca, New York, excellent teacher of lo- immersion hand dying and complex fabric desiging, is coming to Florida this winter.  People usually go back for more of her classes in her area, she is a major award winner, and grand person.  She has much to teach us as soon she will be very famous in the quilt world and expensive.

 

Contact Pam at 941-485-9755 or pam.m@home.com

 

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QUILT SHOW IN MELBOURNE

 

Seaside Piecemakers present TIMELESS TREASURES 2002 on April 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus,   Melbourne, FL.   Donation of $4.  There will be judged quilts on display, a boutique, vendors, speakers, silent auction, door prizes, quilt appraiser, masseuse and scissor sharpener.

    Contact by phone is Henrietta Kroetsch, co-chair, 321-725-8561

    E-mail - TTQS2002@Worldnet.att.net

 

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SHARING A TEACHER IN CITRUS CO.

 

The Cracker Quilters, Citrus County will be hosting JANET JONES-WORLEY September 18, 2002.  I am looking for guilds interested in cost sharing.  Janet is the author of QUILTS FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS and has been featured on SIMPLY QUILTS with a new segment being filmed at this time to be aired in the fall. She has also been published in several quilting magazines. If interested, contact Bobbi McPharlin at:

bobbimcph@worldnet.att.net or 1-352-465-4914

 

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CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS in Merritt Island by Margie Engel

 

Imagine actually finishing Christmas projects by December!  You can, by

setting aside time now! Classes are Tuesday afternoons at Thimbles and

Thread, 275 Magnolia Avenue, Merritt Island.  For those attending any of the

classes there is a bonus class at the end so that all the loose ribbons can

be tied! Fee is $15 per each three hour class and includes the pattern (and

the bonus class).

                    Tuesday, August 7 - 27" wall quilt, Sledding Bunny with crazy quilt borders

                    Tuesday, August 21 - 15x18" wall quilt, Easy Stained Glass Pointsettia

                    Tuesday, September 4 - 16 x 13" wall quilt, Snipped Holly Wreath

                    Tuesday, September 18 - Project of Your Choice OR bonus Tie Up the Loose

Ribbons (no charge for prior class takers)

 

MACHINE QUILTING is available at Thimbles and Thread on September 4 and 11

in the morning, OR on September 6 and 13 in the evening.

 

Workshops in Orlando by Margie Engel

                    Third Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m. - 1:00. Fee: $15

                    Location: Keels at Lee Road Shopping Center

                    Wednesday, August 15 - Bargello

                    Wednesday, September 19 - More Bargello

                    Wednesday, October 17 - Crazy Quilt - Project: Sledding Bunny with crazy

quilt borders

 

AND FOR KIDS at Keels - Sew your holiday gifts on the Third Saturday of the

month beginning in September.  10 a.m. - noon.  Fee: $10.  Projects include

a denim photo gallery, jewelry case, shoe bags, wall quilt, etc.

 

To sign up: email margie@cfl.rr.com or call: Thimbles and Thread, 321-456-5774;

Keels - 407-644-8544