Florida
Quilt Network - Newsletter #84
www.FloridaQuiltNetwork.com
March
9, 2005
Quilting
Friends,
I’m
a little late with the newsletter this month; my work at the Creative Arts
Building at the Central Florida Fair is keeping me on my toes. Among the other special exhibits in the
building, we have “Hurricane Expressions”, the first exhibit from the new
ArtsEtc group in New Smyrna Beach. The
exhibit is getting a lot of notice from our fair guests, take a look at a few
pictures: http://artsetc.info/exhibit.html
I
hope you’re able to take advantage of the beautiful Florida weather and the
amazingly diverse quilt-related happenings in our great state. The workshops alone could keep you busy
every weekend; how lucky we are!
As
always, please let me know if your email address changes, I don’t want to lose
a single reader. Send your email address
updates to me at mji@ibarguen.org
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS: (Newsletter number follows)
2005
Jan
13-Mar 22 Fiber Exhibit in Jacksonville http://www.womenscenterofjax.org/
(#82)
Feb
10-Mar 17 Weekly Design Workshop in New Smyrna Beach
mmcbride@atlanticcenterforthearts.org (#82)
Mar
3-13 Creative Arts Exhibit in Orlando www.CentralFloridaFair.com (#83)
Mar 10,11,12 Featherweight Maintenance Classes in Tampa ezm8031@bellsouth.net #84
Mar
11-12 Quilt Show in Sarasota kdburg1948@msn.com (#77)
Mar
11-12 Quilt Show in Mt. Dora mtdorashow05@juno.com
(#76)
Mar
11,12 Quilt Workshop in New Smyrna Beach
mmcbride@atlanticcenterforthearts.org (#84)
Mar
12 Quilt Show in Bushnell steinhaus_fl@yahoo.com
(#83)
Mar 12 Art Quilt Meeting & Lecture in Ft. Meyers carolelrod2004@earthlink.net #84
Mar
15 Quilters Tea in New Smyrna Beach 386-428-7946 (#83)
Mar
18-20 Quilt Show in Ft.
Lauderdale http://www.browardquiltexpo.com/
(#84)
Mar
18-20 Quilt Retreat in Leesburg mabaugh@bop.gov
(#81)
Mar 17, 19 Betina Havig Lecture www.westpascoquilters.org
#84
Mar 18, 19 Betina Havig Workshops www.westpascoquilters.org
#84
Mar
19 National Quilting Day Celebration in Gainesville RG10001@bellsouth.net (#83)
Mar
19, 20, 21, 22 Laura Wasilowski
Workshops in Sarasota joyabbott1@comcast.net (#83)
Mar 20 Fiber Workshop in Tampa Bay 727-596-3786 (#84)
Mar 21 Ricky Tims
Workshops and Reception in Bunnell
386-586-5409
#84
DATE
CHANGE Mar 26 Thermofax Silk-Screening Workshop in New Smyrna Beach
mmcbride@atlanticcenterforthearts.org (#82)
Mar
25-26 Quilt Show in Crystal
River norle@tampabay.rr.com (#80)
Mar
26 Kid’s Art Class in New Smyrna Beach 386-423-1753 (#84)
DATE
CHANGE Mar 31-May 5 Embellishments Weekly Workshop in New Smyrna Beach
mmcbride@atlanticcenterforthearts.org (#82)
Apr
2-30 Quilt Exhibit in New Smyrna
Beach mmcbride@atlanticcenterforthearts.org (#82)
Apr
16 Kid’s Art Class in New Smyrna Beach 386-423-1753
(#84)
Apr
18 & 22 Elly Sienkiewicz Workshop in Sarasota
joyabbott1@comcast.net
#84
DATE
CHANGE Apr 23 Computer Image
Transfer Workshop in New Smyrna Beach mmcbride@atlanticcenterforthearts.org
(#84)
Apr
23 Michelle Kay Workshop in Palm Beach debbie_38053@msn.com #84
Apr
30-May 1 Quilt Show in Gainesville quiltingservices@earthlink.net(#83)
May
6-7 Quilt Show in Coral Gables http://communitylink.gopbi.com/groups/quiltfest
#84
May
19 Lenore Crawford Lecture in Orlando sewfrisky@cfl.rr.com
#84
May
20-21 Lenore Crawford Workshops in Orlando sewfrisky@cfl.rr.com
#84
May 25-26 Kathy Ward Workshop in Palm Beach debbie_38053@msn.com #84
May
26-28 Lenore Crawford workshops in Orlando (#78)
June 19 Alaskan Quilt Cruise www.TravelHelloWorld.com #84
Sept
23-25 QuiltFest in Jacksonville www.quiltfestjax.com
(#83)
Oct
22 Nancy Prince Workshop in Palm
Beach trudyf@aol.com (#76)
Oct
23 Nancy Prince Workshop in Palm Beach trudyf@aol.com (#76)
Nov
5 Quilt Cruise larryjudy321@yahoo.com (#83)
Dec
2 & 3 Quilt Show in West Palm Beach debbie_38053@msn.com
2006
Jan
13 & 14 Quilt Show in Ft. Myers nadinecc@aol.com
(#81)
Jan
20-21 Quilt Show in Orlando quiltshow@cfqg.com
January
28 Computers and Quilting by Debbie Sprague in Palm Beach debbie_38053@msn.com #84
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Title: Quilt Fest
2005: Waves of Reflections and Visions
Dates: May 6-7, 2005, 9:30 am
to 4:30 pm both days
Location: Coral Gables War Memorial
Youth Center
405 University
Drive, Coral Gables, Fl 33134
Sponsoring Group: Ocean Waves Chapter, NQAS, and
Miami, Florida
Admission: $6.00 (groups of 6 or more $5.00
each)
Contact Person:
Pat Helmcamp
Contact Address:
9250 SW 12 Street, Miami, FL 33174-3108
Phone: (305) 221-4581
Contact Email:
helmcamp@bellsouth.net
Website: http://communitylink.gopbi.com/groups/quiltfest
Description: Out 18th annual quilting event
showcasing more than 300 antique, traditional, contemporary and art
quilts. National traveling exhibits and
works of local quilt artist will be featured.
Also includes a judged competition, on-site Certified Quilt Appraiser,
Auction Saturday at 2:00 pm, vendors, Boutique, display of guild challenge
quilts and demonstrations. With the
support of the City of Coral Gables, and with the support of the Miami-Dade
County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Cultural Affairs Council, The Mayor
and the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners.
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SIENKIEWICZ WORKSHOP IN SARASOTA
Elly Sienkiewicz is teaching
in Sarasota for Friendship Knot QG
There are openings in the following classes:
Mon.,
April 18 9am - 4pm "Christmas
Cactus"
Thur.,
April 22 9am - 4pm "Quick Start
Baltimore"
Contact: Joy Abbott,
email joyabbott1@comcast.net for
enrollment information.
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RICKY TIMS WORKSHOPS AND LECTURE IN BUNNELL
The Sew & Quilt Show in Bunnell Florida presents
Ricky Tims
March 21st
Grand Finale: 10am-12pm: Tickets $35
Convergence meets Caveman: 2pm –4pm: Tickets $35
WINE & CHEESE PARTY – Book SIGNING
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Tickets: $8.00
Don’t miss this special event!!!
Call 386-586-5409 to reserve your seat!!
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FEATHERWEIGHT MAINTENANCE CLASS IN TAMPA
When: Thursday, March 10, Friday, March
11, or Saturday, March 12
Time:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(bring bag lunch or order out - refreshments
provided)
Place:
St. Paul Lutheran Church Educational Building
5103 N. Central Avenue, Tampa, FL
Cost:
$75 (refund subject to one week prior notification)
Includes Maintenance Kit:
Oiler
Singer Lubricant
Needle
Two Screwdrivers
Copy of
Featherweight Adjustment Manual
Copy of Featherweight Service Manual
Featherweight Parts List
Velcro Strap
Items to
Bring: Singer 221 Featherweight Sewing Machine
Ott Light (or equivalent desk type lamp)
White hand towel
Thread
Scissors
Several scraps of muslin
Note pad and pen or pencil
Instructors:
Tony Baker - 904-277-7650 - ezm8031@bellsouth.net
Dick Brown - 863-967-1032 - rab2154@aol.com
Glenn Williams - 813-988-1970 - gwillie37@aol.com
CONTACT ONE OF THE INSTRUCTORS TO MAKE RESERVATION.
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WORKSHOPS IN WEST PASCO
The West Pasco Quilters' Inc has class openings for
the following classes in March. WE NOW ACCEPT VISA AND MC. REGISTER TODAY
Betina Havig
Friday March 18, 2005
English Medallion Quilts
Cut and construct the sequence of borders and use the
leftovers from one cutting to make the next border
Class Fee $45.00
Betina Havig
Saturday March 19, 2005
"It's Not a Quilt Until It's Quilted"
Focus on hand quilting patterns and design, feathers,
cables, gauging borders and more
Class Fee $45.00
Betina Havei is also doing a lecture at our
Membership meeting on March 17, 2005. the fee is $10 for guests.
If you are registered for one of her classes we will give a
discount of $5 for the visitor fee. Contact administration@westpascoquilters.org
or visit www.westpascoquilters.org
Mary Borders
727-869-7194
W.P.Q.G. Inc.,
Co-President 2005
Scholarship 2003-2005
WWW.WESTPASCOQUILTERS.ORG
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CHILDREN’S
WORKSHOPS IN NEW SMYRNA
Classes designed for children 6 - 12
years of age. Tuition for
each class is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Tuition is due the day
the class meets. Please register early; classes fill fast. Phone
386-423-1753 to register for classes.
March 26 (Saturday, 10AM-12 PM)
Jeannie Dowis and Bill McBride, Stamp
Shop
Harris House Workshop, 214 S. Riverside Drive, NSB
Kids will learn how to make their own rubber stamps through an
easy 4-step print process, then experiment with different inks and papers to show
it off!
April 16 (Saturday, 10AM-12 PM)
Irene Bailey, Still Life – Cezanne
Style
Harris House Workshop, 214 S. Riverside Drive, NSB
Creating an original art work from life is easier than you
think. Students will identify the basic geometric shapes in bowls of fruits and
vegetables, then learn sketching and shading techniques to turn them into
colorful masterpieces.
Summer
Children’s Art & Culture Camps - June & July!
Seven weeks of classes run 9 AM – 2 PM for 6-12 year olds.
This year’s theme: Folk
Arts Around the World. Come explore world cultures through art,
craft, music and dance! Enjoy lunchtime mini-lectures and lots of fun and
games. Scholarships are available. Call 386-423-1753 to get on the
mailing list; program flyer goes out in March.
Teens, ages
13 – 18:
Phone 386-423-1753 or email jdowis@atlanticcenterforthearts.org
to update our database and let us know if you’d like to help with summer art
programs and other outreach opportunities for volunteer credits for school.
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Pamela
Allen Keeps us in Stitches! We have a FEW openings left - sign up
quick! See her work at www.pamelart.com
At 7 PM on Friday, March 11, Allen will present her lecture “Show
Yourself!” which deals with speaking
through your art using your own voice and ideals. The lecture is free and
open to the public at Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New
Smyrna Beach.
On
Saturday, March 12, (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM) is “Under the Influence” and on
Sunday, March 13 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM), Allen will teach “My Quilt, My Rules!” Workshops
which are open to all artists, including beginners. Workshop tuition per class
is $60 members of Atlantic Center for the Arts and $70 nonmembers or $110/$130
for both. The programs will be held at Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art
Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach.
For
more information, contact Mary McBride at mmcbride@atlanticcenterforthearts.org
or phone 386-423-1753.
REMINDERS
March 17 (Thursday, 7 PM)
Cyriaco Lopes Pereria
South American Women Artists
Joan James Harris Theater, Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Avenue, NSB
Pereria, a digital arts professor at Stetson University, is from Brazil. He will discuss his research on female artists in South America.
April 1 (Friday, 8 PM)
Guerrilla Girls
Stetson University, DeLand
Join our carpool at 7 PM in front of Arts on Douglas, 123 Douglas Street, NSB.
Fee: $10 each for gas and admission. Seating limited; sign up early!
For more information on Atlantic Center for the Arts and its community art programs, visit www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org or contact 386-423-1753.
March 26 (Saturday, 1 - 5 PM)
Jette Clover, Thermofax Silk-Screening
Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Avenue, NSB
Create silk screens, using a copier and a thermofax, to make multiple prints on fabric, paper and other surfaces.
Tuition: $30 members/$40 nonmembers
March 31 – May 5
(Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Helen Howell, Embellishments Galore
Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Avenue, NSB
This is a six-week sampler course using metals, beads, wire, foil, paint, clay and textures to embellish art.
Tuition: $125 members/$150 nonmembers
April 23 (Saturday, 1 - 5 PM)
Mary McBride, Computer Image Transfers
Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Avenue, NSB
Create patterns and narratives in fabric using digital images or items scanned into the computer. We will also demystify a few computer programs for surface designers.
Tuition: $30 members/$40 nonmembers
For information about the programs and to register for classes, email Mary McBride at mmcbride@atlanticcenterforthearts.org, phone 386-423-1753, or register online with PayPal at www.atlanticcenterforthearts.org.
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NEW
QUILG GUILD IN KISIMMEE
Quilter's
At Heart meets 2nd Monday of the month at the Berlinsky Community Center in
Kissimmee. We meet at 9:00am for a
social time and the meeting starts at 9:30am. We look forward to you
joining us
Please
visit our website at www.quiltersatheart.com
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LECTURE IN FT. MEYERS
FIBER ART - Jeanne Workman of Bokeelia, who exhibits
in the Wild Child Gallery in Matlacha, will talk about and display some of her
work at the Saturday, March 12 meeting of Art Quilters Unlimited. The meeting
will be at 1 p.m. in Room 102 of the Edwards Building, the Alliance for the
Arts, 10091 McGregor Boulevard, Ft. Myers. Guests are welcome.
If you have questions, you can contact me at carolelrod2004@earthlink.net or
give me a call at 239-282-1064, Thanks,
Carol Elrod, publicity chairman, Art Quilters Unlimited
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LECTURE
AND CLASSES IN LONGWOOD
Lenore
Crawford (www.lenorecrawford.com)
will be giving a lecture for the Central Florida Quilter's guild on May
19th,2005 called Impressionistic Fabric Blending - Using 2” Squares to
Create a Fabric “Painting.” Lenore
developed this technique over several years to create intricate scenes. She will describe her creation of the
design, blending squares for depth, appliqué technique used to add detail and
actual construction of the piece. She has won many prizes for her work at art
shows and quilt shows across the country.
Her technique has been published in the Quilters' Newsletter Magazine
and she has recently released a DVD called "Impressionistic Fabric Blending
- Create Your Own Art Quilt."
Lenore was featured on Kaye Wood's Quilting Friends PBS program #1607. A two day workshop on this technique will be
held May 20th and 21st at the Christ Episcopal
Church in Longwood from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
The cost of this workshop will be $50.00. Lenore will provide fabric to design on, and with, for a fee of
$18.00. Non- members are welcome to sign up for this workshop.
Please contact Kim Frisk at (407) 977-0587 or sewfrisky@cfl.rr.com if
you are interested.
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DONATION QUILTS REQUESTED
COMPASSIONATE VOLUNTEER QUILTERS NEEDED TO MAKE AND DONATE “JOY-LOVE-CARING” (LAP) QUILTS
THEME: LOCAL
QUILTERS COMMUNITY HONOR INJURED
MILITARY FORCES AT MIAMI VA HOSPITAL
COMPLETION BY
MAY 2nd, 2005
AND DELIVERED
TO:
Paralyzed Veterans
Association of Florida, Inc. (PVAF),
3799 North Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309,
(954)565-8885.
Contact:
June Lykes Carpenter, 954-587-5536;
juneesq@aol.com.
QUILT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS:
SIZE: Approximately 44" x 50"; any pattern,
design/pieced, appliqué,
solid, etc.
REVERSIBLE/COLORS:
One Side-Patriotic: red, white, blue;
any combination;
Other Side-Camouflage: fabric or colors; any combination.
FINISHING:
Tying; Hand or Machine quilting; any combination.
ADD: Hook
and loop fasteners at top right and left corners (for grasping &
pulling up
the quilt onto lap, etc.).
DISTRIBUTION:
May 10th, 2005, by Quilt Project and PVAF Representatives
at the Miami Veterans Administration Hospital.
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NEWS
FROM TAMPA BAY SURFACE DESIGN GUILD
14
March the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild meets the second Monday every month at
the Countryside Library from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm located on Countryside and 580.
Bring
something for show and tell (quilts, patchwork, beadwork, silk paintings,
polymer clay embellishments, wearable art, etc). All are welcome.
20
March: Workshop by the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild on Nuno Felting by
Barbara Saks. She will be teaching this lightweight application of felting to a
semi-sheer fabric at The Beach Art Center in Indian Rocks Beach from 1-4 pm
Sunday, March 20th. Call 727-596-3786 for details or to make a reservation.
Membership is not required to take the workshop.
1
April 05, Fiber Arts by Marlene Glickman and Pastel Paintings by Bruce Silton
joint show opens at the Imago Art Group in Dunedin on Douglas Avenue a few
blocks south of Main Street. Come meet the artists from 6-9 pm. Refreshments
served.
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QUILT
SHOW IN JACKSONVILLE
Hey
MJ--If it is not too late, here is an update on Quiltfest, Inc.
of Jacksonville's Quilt show in September—
NEW
Vendors added!
Funky
Art Bra Exhibit coming!
And
a Quilted Car for viewing!
The bra exhibit is officially known as the "Ways to Women's Wellness Art Exhibit" sponsored by Ribbonsmyth. It features embellished & embroidered bras created by American Fabric Art designers. Breast Cancer research will benefit from 100% of the sales of their Art Bra Calendar on sale now.
Keep
checking our web site as it is in transition right now but will soon be up and
running with ALL the information about the September 23rd show! www.quiltfestjax.com
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RICKY
TIMS IN FORT LAUDERDALE
"Heart
& Soul," Ricky Tims performance / lecture Thursday, March 17, 7 p.m.,
First Baptist Church, 301 East Broward Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. $15 at
the door.
Broward Quilt Expo '05, March 18 - 20, War Memorial Auditorium, 800 Sandy
Ninninger Drive (NE 8th St.), Fort Lauderdale. 9 - 5 Fri. & Sat., 10
- 4 Sun. Admission $6 per day, $15 / three days. Huge vendor mall,
demos, door & raffle prizes, quilt appraiser, Quiltique, classes with Ricky
Tims, Maggie Walker, Sally Schneider, Jan Wildman, Marcia Moroz.
Website: www.browardquiltexpo.com
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WORKSHOPS
IN PALM BEACH
April
23, 2005 Crazy Quilt Handbag by Michelle Kay for more information please
contact Debbie Sprague, Workshop Chairman with Palm Beach Quilters Guild,
561-951-9958 or email debbie_38053@msn.com, Palm Beach Quilters Guild
May
25-26, 2005 Hand and Machine Applique by Kathy Ward for more information please
contact Debbie Sprague, Workshop Chairman with Palm Beach Quilters Guild,
561-951-9958 or email debbie_38053@msn.com, Palm Beach Quilters Guild
January
28, 2006 Computers and Quilting by Debbie Sprague for more information please
contact Debbie Sprague, Workshop Chairman with Palm Beach Quilters Guild,
561-951-9958 or email debbie_38053@msn.com, Palm Beach Quilters Guild
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ALASKAN
QUILT CRUISE
Set
sail from Seattle, June 19, 2005 bound for the forested isles and charming
frontier ports of Alaska and the icy blue glaciers of Glacier Bay. Sign up for on-board quilting classes with
Celebrity Quilting Teachers from Quilt Central.
We
will have Long Arm Machines on the ship for instruction and quilting.
Pricing
from $1568 includes cruise, taxes, fees, Quilting classes and EVERYTHING needed
to complete all 11 projects including a White 1740 Quilters Machine and a
Rowenta Latitude Travel Iron.
A
$350 per person deposit will reserve your cabin. Call Hello World ravel or visit our website for more info: www.TravelHelloWorld.com Toll Free: 800-566-5224
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Simply Quilts March, 2005
Schedule
HGTV: Eastern Standard Time
Mar 10, Thursday
08:30 am
#1021 Handy Dandy w/ Jinny Beyer
Mar 11, Friday 08:30 am
#1022 Scrapbook Quilts w/ Sue Astroth
Mar 14, Monday 08:30 am
#1023 New Batiks w/ Jan Bode Smiley
Mar 15, Tuesday
08:30 am
#1024 Triangle-Free Quilts w/ Donna
Poster
Mar 16,
Wednesday 08:30 am
#1025 Warm Woolen Quilts w/ Cindy
Thury Smith
Mar 17, Thursday
08:30 am
#1026 Making Waves w/ Lily Marie
Mar 18, Friday 08:30 am
#1027 Meoweekend w/ Joni Pike
Mar 21, Monday 08:30 am
#662 Easter Basket with Eleanor Burns
Mar 22, Tuesday
08:30 am
#663 Petal Play with Joan Shay
Mar 23, Wednesday
08:30 am #738
Flower Pounding with Amy Sandrin & Ann Frischkorn
Mar 24, Thursday
08:30 am
#741 The Quilter's Artist with Nancy
Odom
Mar 25, Friday 08:30 am
#813 Garden Block w/ Diana McClun
Mar 28, Monday 08:30 am #1033
Not You Average Wedding Ring w/ Cheryl Phillips
Mar 29, Tuesday
08:30 am
#1034 Free-Standing Applique w/
Sheron Malec
Mar 30, Wednesday
08:30 am
#1035 The Line on Design w/ Raymond
K. Houston
Mar 31, Thursday
08:30 am
#1036 Raggedy Reverse Applique w/ Kim
Deneault
Simply Quilts March, 2005
Schedule
DIY: Eastern Standard Time
Mar 10, Thursday
01:30 pm
#654 Sliced Quilt Quilter with Kelly
Simbirdi
Mar 11, Friday 01:30 pm
#655 Picture Piecing with Cynthia
England
Mar 14, Monday 01:30 pm
#656 Lap Quilting with Georgia
Bonesteel
Mar 15, Tuesday
01:30 pm
#657 Fairy Tale Quilts with Zylpha
Siudara
Mar 16, Wednesday
01:30 pm
#658 1930's Applique with Beverly
Dunivent
Mar 17, Thursday
01:30 pm
#659 Collage Curves with Lorraine
Torrence
Mar 18, Friday 01:30 pm
#660 Owls in Paradise with Michal
Mussel
Mar 21, Monday 01:30 pm
#501 Angels in Our Quilts with Mary
Lou Weidman
Mar 22, Tuesday
01:30 pm
#502 Stash Quilt with Carol Doak
Mar 23, Wednesday
01:30 pm
#503 Quilts With a View with Faye
Labarnaris
Mar 24, Thursday
01:30 pm
#504 An Artist's Inspiration with
Yvonne Porcella
Mar 25, Friday 01:30 pm
TBA
Mar 29, Tuesday
01:30 pm
TBA
Mar 30, Wednesday
01:30 pm
TBA
Mar 31, Thursday
01:30 pm
TBA