Florida
Quilt Network
- Newsletter #67
October
14 2003
Quilting
Friends,
Some
new quilt shows have crossed my desk (ok, monitor!) and I’d like to share all
the info with you.
I
also have some housekeeping to attend to:
If you are changing your email address, don’t forget
to send me the new one. I lose about 30 people a month to email address
changes, and I hate to lose even one!
If this email is displayed in a funky way…bright
backgrounds, unreadable, etc, there is an easy fix. Just send me an email asking for your FQN copy to come to you
UNFORMATTED.
Please take advantage of my website, www.FloridaQuiltNetwork.com I spend a lot of time making it usable and
handy. Rather than refer back to your
last copy of my newsletter, consider surfing on over to this website and
clicking on the Calendar page.
Sometimes people submit items that just can’t wait and I plug
them into the Calendar instead of sending out a mini-newsletter.
Don’t forget to include FQN in your publicity…quilt
shows, national teacher workshops, grand openings, shop hops, exhibits…its all
good.
And finally, has anyone heard of a bus trip from
Florida to Paducah for 2004?
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS: (Newsletter number follows)
Oct
16 Libby Lehman Lecture in Hudson BettyLo445@aol.com
(#67)
Oct
17&18 Libby Lehman Workshops in Hudson BettyLo445@aol.com (#67)
Oct
17-19 Quilt Show in White Springs Rdewees@wmconnect.com
(#65)
Oct
18 Quilt Teacher Organizing in Punta Gorda cbeba@earthlink.net (#66)
Oct
21 Karen Kay Buckley Lecture in Boca Raton Smyrna3@aol.com (#65)
Oct
22 Karen Kay Buckley Workshop in Boca Raton Smyrna3@aol.com (#65)
Oct
22 Sue Nickels Lecture in Coral
Springs wv5653@bellsouth.net (#64)
Oct
23 and 24 Sue Nickels Classes in Coral Springs wv5653@bellsouth.net (#64)
Nov
1-3 Gwen Marston Workshops in Orlando trrylnda@aol.com
(#66)
Nov
6-8 Northeast Florida Shop Hop
michelle@pelicanquiltworks.com (#65)
November
14-15 Quilt Show in Davenport,
FL db15@earthlink.net
(#63)
Nov
14-15 Quilt Show in Trenton www.springhousequilters.homestead.com/HandmadeMemories.html
(#64)
Nov 15 Sulky Seminar in Leesburg a_quilters_dream@earthlink.net
(#66)
2004
Jan
7-10 Martha Pullen Symposium in Orlando www.marthapullen.com (#66)
Jan
12- Feb 21 Quilt Exhibit in Pasco County pascoarts@msn.com (#64)
Jan
16-17 Quilt Show in Ft. Meyers wndblngrl@aol.com
(#67)
Jan
20 Billie Lauder Lecture in Boca Raton Smyrna3@aol.com
(#65)
Jan
23-24 Quilt Show in Orlando www.CFQG.com (#64)
Jan
28-29 Quilt Show in Pt. Charlotte dpqg@yahoo.com
(#66)
Jan
28 Esterita Austin Lecture in Coral Springs wv5653@bellsouth.net (#64)
Jan
29 and 31 Esterita Austin classes in Coral Springs
wv5653@bellsouth.net (#64)
Feb
7-8 Quilt Show in Hudson www.westpascoquilters.org
(#66)
Feb
12-14 Quilt Show in Panama City Beach www.thegiftshows.com
(#66)
Feb
20-21 Quilt Show in Ocala underbc@netzero.net
(#65)
Feb
25 Billie Lauder Lecture in Coral Springs wv5653@bellsouth.net (#64)
Feb
26 and 27 Billie Lauder Classes in Coral Springs
wv5653@bellsouth.net (#64)
Feb
26 – Mar 7 Creative Arts Exhibit in Orlando cff@centralfloridafair.com (#66)
March
13-14 Quilt Show in Venice WMULLER@aol.com
(#67)
March
19-20 Quilt Show in Pensacola shows1@bellsouth.net (#66)
March
19-21 Quilt Show in Ft. Lauderdale www.onceuponaquilt.com (#67)
April
2-3 Quilt Show in Melbourne www.s-piecemakers.com
(#66))
April
20 Moneca Calvert Lecture in Boca Raton Smyrna3@aol.com
(#65)
2005
Feb
25-26 Quilt Show in Tampa (#64)
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SHARING NATIONAL QUILT TEACHERS
How I do enjoy your newsletter! I am on the Education Committee for the Peace River Quilters in
Punta Gorda, FL. March 4 and 5, 2004,
we have coming to our guild, two good friends and absolutely wonderful teachers
from the Midwest. Kay Steinmetz and Kay Montgomery are also interested in
teaching and lecturing at other guilds while they are down here and I thought
you might help me get the word out. One
of their lectures on hats is so darn funny.
Not only are these gals excellent quilters and teachers, they are quite
entertaining. If you need more info on
classes they teach, etc., I am happy to accommodate you. Thank you and keep up the good work. Phyllis Koltz <koltzc@sunline.net>
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QUILT SHOW IN FORT MYERS
FLORIDA CELEBRATES QUILTS:2004
"Quilting Under the Palms"
Southwest Florida Quilters Guild
January 16 & 17, 2004
Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
Harborside Convention Center
1375 Monroe Avenue
Fort Myers, Florida
Donation $5
Special Collections Exhibits, Community Quilt Project, Silent
Miniature Quilt Auction, Quilters Boutique, Merchants Mall with 23 vendors,
Classes and Demos, Door Prizes, Quilt Appraiser, Food Available And More
For additional information Call Lou Ann Kapcin, 239-694-4979
or e-mail wndblngrl@aol.com
Kaye England will be teaching 2, 1/2 day classes and giving
2 lectures during the show:
Lecture: Friday
10:30 and Saturday 2:00 Voices of the
Past (Women's History in Patchwork) based on her book, Voices of the Past. Fee for Lecture $10
Classes: Friday:
Callie Lu's Basics Time 1-4 p.m. based on the book of the same name
Saturday: Titanic Time 9:30-12:30 you will pay homage to the tragedy of 1912 when the Titanic sank
using the Ballroom Floor Design
Fee for Classes $30
Your place in either class will only be secure when your
check for the class has been received.
Upon receiving your check your supply list will be sent to you.
Education Chair Judi McCall 239-5099 or
Judithmccall1@aol.com for questions concerning classes and lecture
Buses welcome contact Pat Kihlstrom 239-466-1784
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QUILTING ON TV
Can't get enough of HGTV's crafting and quilting shows? Starting
Sept. 29, 2003, catch an extra episode of The Carol Duvall Show and Simply
Quilts weekdays on our sister network, DIY! Crafting fans can tune in to DIY—Do
It Yourself Network at 1:30 pm ET for Simply Quilts and then at 2 pm ET to see
the Carol Duvall Show.
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QUILT SHOW IN FT. LAUDERDALE
Quilt Show by the Sea
March 19 - 21, 2004
War Memorial Auditorium
800 NE 8th Street (Ninninger Drive)
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
For Information - www.onceuponaquilt.com Click the Lighthouse
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QUILTING RETREAT
******* Focus on Fiber Weekend A 3-day event for the fiber
artist
Before the holidays begin, treat yourself to a mini-vacation doing the things you
love to do! Join us at Atlantic Center
at Harris House and play with fiber experts and enthusiasts. Classes have been priced low because we want
you to have a wonderful, hassle-free mini-vacation. Class sizes are limited so be sure to sign up early.
***** Workshop, November 7 – 9, 9 AM – 4 PM
Shibori
Linda Dawson, St. Petersburg
Tuition: $135 ACA members, $150 non-members
Harris House Annex, 123 Douglas Street
New Smyrna Beach
Day 1: Introduction to Shibori techniques: Arashi, pole
wrapping; Itajime, board clamping; stitching; binding.
Day 2: Introduction to dyeing: MX dyes for cellulose fibers;
Wash Fast acid dyes for protein fibers; Discharge with bleach and thiox;
Devoree. Students will also learn about pleating and binding.
Day 3: Discuss and try melt off and removal techniques;
continue work on dyeing prepared fabrics.
Students will be challenged to become aware of the shibori techniques
that have been used in other surface design.
**** Workshop, November 7 – 9, 9 AM – 4 PM
Personal Mark Making
Jette Clover, Cocoa
Tuition: $135 ACA members, $150 non-members
Harris House Annex, 123 Douglas Street
New Smyrna Beach
This three day workshop is process-oriented and takes a playful “what if?”
approach to surface design. Discover new techniques and tools that reflect your
personality.
Day 1: Handpainting and stamping. Each
participant creates her own stamps, stencils and screens from non-traditional
materials, which are then used to produce unique designs on fabric. The focus
will be on line and rhythm.
Day 2: Color and color mixing. We will explore new ways to create original
prints through monoprinting, printing with a gelatin plate and screen printing.
Get immediate results without elaborate equipment.
Day 3: Exploring! We will use our exciting new fabrics and explore texture and
layering by means of collage and stitching. Many experiments, which might be
used later for developing more substantial works, are the goal of this
workshop.
***** Lecture: Friday, November 7, 7 PM
The History of Fiber
Joan Williams, Ormond Beach
Harris House Annex, 123 Douglas Street
New Smyrna Beach
Williams will present a history of fibers
and textiles including a demonstration of the spindle spinning of the ancients,
spinning with a wheel and weaving. She will exhibit samples of fibers and
spindles and illustrations of methods of producing textiles.
***** Workshop, November 8, 9 AM – 4 PM
Random Assemblage
Jacquie Fort,
Vero Beach
Tuition: $50 ACA members, $65 non-members
Harris House Annex, 123 Douglas Street
New Smyrna Beach
Create a 3-dimensional random woven basket or sculpture with
natural vine and processed reed utilizing various attachment techniques. Students will also be exploring methods to
personalize each form with unique surface design creating a fresh
perspective. Emphasis will be on developing
individual style. Previous weaving experience not required.
***** Lecture: Saturday, November 8, 7 PM
What Makes a Quilt American
Jette Clover, Cocoa
Harris House Annex, 123 Douglas Street
New Smyrna Beach
In her talk, Clover will discuss the differences between American and European art
quilts, illustrated by slides of recent work from leading American and European
quilters.
***** Focus on Fiber Weekend Housing
Area Bed & Breakfasts are offering a discount on
rooms so you'll be within healthy walking distance of Harris House. Mention ACA
or “Focus on Fiber” to get the discount.
Participating Bed & Breakfasts:
Little River Inn, 386-424-0100, $99 per night
Longboard Inn, 386-428-3499, $75 per night
Whether you come for one day or spend the weekend with us,
we look forward to making your mini-vacation a creative experience you'll want
repeat each autumn.
All classes have limited spaces so please register early.
You may phone Harris House at 386-423-1753 and use your credit card to
register, mail in your check, or drop by the front desk to pay for your
class.
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QUILT SHOW IN VENICE
Quilting by the Gulf X will be held on March 13-14, 2004 at
the Venice
Community Center 326 Nokomis Avenue, Venice, FL 34285.
Donation $5.
Appraisals by Teddy Pruett will be available.
The show will include judged and un-judged quilts and
quilted items and clothing. There will
also be vendors and a boutique. Food
will be available both days. Chances on a raffle quilt will be
available. In addition, there will
be a silent auction of small quilts
(not miniatures)
For any other information please contact, Judy Muller at WMULLER@aol.com
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CHARITY QUILTS NEEDED
We live in Hudson, FL.
My daughter, Jessica Porter, has a project called “Operation Homefront
Quilts". Articles have run in the
Suncoast News - August 9, Tampa Tribune - August 10, New York Times - September
3, The St. Petersburg Times- Sept. 8, People Magazine - September 22.
Her desire is to make and collect quilts to send to the
immediate families of each solider killed in Iraq.
Our quilt guild, West Pasco Quilter's Guild, has made pages
on their website for 'Operation Homefront Quilts". If you would like to check them out it is
www.westpascoquilters.org or search
"Operation Homefront Quilts" on the internet.
Sincerely, Joanne M. Porter
Contact us at:
Jessica
Porter
12637 Sugar Creek
Blvd.
Hudson, Fl
34669-2818
1-727-856-8014
email: Porterfamilyandskip@msn.com
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LIBBY LEHMAN LECTURE
& WORKSHOPS
Libby Lehman will present a lecture to the West Pasco Quilters
Guild on Thursday, October 16, 2003, at the Veterans Memorial Park, 14330 Hicks
Road in Hudson, Florida. The meeting
starts at 10:00 am and the lecture is entitled Creativity for Klutzes. There is a $5 fee for nonmembers attending
this meeting.
Libby's two workshops, scheduled for Friday, October 17, and
Saturday, October 18, are now open to nonmembers. The nonmember fee is $45/workshop. The Friday workshop is Threadplay II and is for individuals who
want to learn how to use problem threads, shifty fabrics and unusual notions to
your advantage. Location: Veterans Memorial Park, 14330 Hicks Road,
Hudson, Fl.
On Saturday, October 18, Libby will teach her NEW workshop
-Super Satin Stitching. Explore all the
possibilities of this very versatile stitch.
Class will cover anchoring, tapering, mitering, using a double needle
and free-motion stitching. Refer to
Libby's web site, www.libbylehman.com and specifically "Libby's
Quilts" to see a sample of Super Satin Stitching. Location:
To be determined.
For additional information or to sign up for one of the
workshops, contact Betty Mitchell at BettyLo445@aol.com.
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SIMPLY QUILT SCHEDULE on HGTV
Oct 13, Monday 08:30 am #905 Clothes To The Heart with Karen Boutte
Oct 14, Tuesday 08:30 am #729 Quick Quilts with Nancy Martin
Oct 15, Wednesday 08:30 am #730 Strips & Curves with Louisa Smith
Oct 16, Thursday 08:30 am #731 Log Cabin with Attitude with Darra Duffy
Williamson
Oct 17, Friday 08:30 am #906 Quilt's That'll Floor Ya! With Christine Porter
Oct 20, Monday 08:30 am #907 Child's Play with Cindy Taylor Oates
Oct 21, Tuesday 08:30 am #732 Decorating with Quilts with Nancy Smith
& Lynda Milligan
Oct 22, Wednesday 08:30 am #455 Trick or Treat Quilting w/ Saundra Seth
Oct 24, Friday 08:30 am #908 Quilting in The 21st Century with Sharla
Hicks & Susan Fears
Oct 27, Monday 08:30 am #909 Race For The Border with Paulette Peters
Oct 28, Tuesday 08:30 am #734 Race For The Border with Paulette Peters
Oct 29, Wednesday 08:30 am #735 Prairie Flower Quilt with Barbara
Brackman
Oct 30, Thursday 08:30 am #736 Fanciful Flowers with Carol Armstrong
Oct 31, Friday 08:30 am #910 The Sound of Quilting with Ricky Tims