Florida
Quilt Network - Newsletter #317
August 5, 2025
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Whether you
noticed or not :), I skipped the July
FQN newsletter
summer travels! Here we
are on Bar Island. Im embarrassed to
say that we visited Acadia National Park at least 4 times before we realized the
bar in Bar Harbor is actually a little spit of land (that is only available
at low tide) that allows you to walk over to the actual Bar Island. The last time we were there someone drove a
Tesla out onto the bar and then it got stuck as the water rose. The next day they did it again (we saw it
that time). Good times.
Does your
guild have pipes and drapes that you no longer use? Seaside Piecemakers is looking to buy more
pipes and drapes for our 2026 show. Call
Eleanor Moland 407-702-9144 or Eleanor@eleanormoland.com
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.
PS: if you're in the market for
a machine but the ones highlighted below don't work for you, keep reading for
the "Still Available" section, where I
quick-list previous ads.
Happy Quilting,
Mary-Jeanine
PS: Id love to hear from you, so drop me a line sometime.
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For Sale: 27
Vision Gammill Quilting Machine $14,000 OBO
I have a Gammill 27" brand new machine never sewed on. I hurt my arm and
had frozen shoulder so I never sewed with it.
Leave a message if no answer. I don't answer my phone at work.
Location is Clermont Fl . We
would like customer to pick up, thanks.
Only Serious Buyers Call
Loretta: 352-406-0819
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APQS ROAD SHOW
Saturday,
August 23rd, 2025
11am-2pm @
Bold Notion Quilt shop 7075 Hope Hill Road Brooksville Fl 34601
Considering a longarm quilting machine? Whether youre envisioning completing
your own quilts or launching a quilting business, the APQS RoadShow
is your opportunity to explore, learn, and experience our machines
firsthandall in a lively and enlightening event!
What awaits you in this FREE class?
+ Uncover the unique features of APQS machine models.
+ Gain valuable tips for cleaning, oiling, and maintaining your machine.
+ Access exclusive insights on templates, batting, patterns, threads, and
accessories.
+ Contemplating a quilting business? Well provide pricing strategies,
marketing advice, and even a Sample Business Plan.
+ Try out the machines! Experience the seamless stitches and find the model
that suits your style.
Why APQS?
+ Built with 40 years of expertise.
+ Built in the USA visit the factory in Carroll, IA
+ Lifetime warrantyyes, lifetime!
+ Legendary quality and customer support
Dont miss outreserve your spot today! https://mailchi.mp/b1869ec44a34/apqs-road-showhttps://mailchi.mp/b1869ec44a34/apqs-road-show
Come Learn with Lauren Jackson of APQS Central FL /Bold Notion Quilting ;
Experience the difference a little education can make!
Thank you,
Lauren Jackson
Owner Operator Bold Notion Quilting
APQS Certified
Machine Technician for Florida
APQS Longarm
Machine Sales Representative
Contact
Monday-Friday 9a-5pm 850-556-6774
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Still Available:
Babylock Crown Jewel $5000 susanwoosley@gmail.com (#299)
Husqvarna/Viking Platinum
Sweet 16 Quilting Sewing Machine $3295 pktitus@comcast.net (#312)
Gammill Sit-down
longarm $4k OBO Shay Kraft KraftShay@yahoo.com
(#315)
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2025
Aug 4-7 Quilt Retreat
in Hawthorne MMSewCharming (#312)
Aug 7-9 Quilt Retreat in
Naples www.flashsewandquilt.com (#315)
Aug 14-16 Christmas in
August Event Info here (#316)
Aug 23 APQS Road Show
in Brooksville Bold Notion Quilting (#317)
Aug 27-28 Cathleene Tokish
Lecture/Workshops in Melbourne SeasidePiecemakers.com (#317)
Sept 6 Sewing Retreat
in Sarasota www.quiltersqtrs.com (#316)
Sept 18 Bus Trip to Jacksonville Show in Ocala crq-ocala.org (#317)
Sept 18-20 Quiltfest in Jacksonville www.QuiltFestJax.com (#312)
Oct 10-11 Quilt Show in
Riverview/Brandon Info Here (#315)
Oct 15-18 Applique Event
in Utah info here (#316)
Oct 19-23 Quilt Retreat in
Sebring thequilteddragonflyllc@gmail.com (#308)
Oct 22-23 Debbie Wendt Lecture/Workshops in Melbourne SeasidePiecemakers.com (#317)
Nov 6-9 Stitching
Retreat in Middleburg sallyxstitch@mindspring.com (#315)
Nov 14-15 Quilt Show in
Leesburg (#313)
2026
Feb 6-7 Quilt Show in
Port St. Lucie info here (#314)
Feb 27-28 Quilt Show in
Punta Gorda Info here (#313)
Feb 27-28 Quilt Show in Melbourne www.SeasidePiecemakers.com (#315)
Mar 6-7 Quilt
Show in Naples naplesquiltersguild.org/quilt-show/ (#315)
March 14-15 Quilt Show in Venice (new dates) www.vaqg.org (#306)
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UPCOMING
LECTURES & WORKSHOPS IN MELBOURNE
1) August
27-28, 2025 - Cathleene Tokish
- Laura Heine Collage Method. Cathleene is
speaking on 8/27 at the general meeting ($15 for non-members attending) &
teaching the 1 1/2 day class. ($65 for members / $75
for non-members)
2) October
22-23, 2025 - Debbie Wendt is speaking on 10/22
at the general meeting ($15 for non-members attending) & teaching the 2
classes - 10/22 (1-4pm) "Become a Brillant Binder" ($35 for members
& $45 for non-members) & 10/23 (9am-4pm) "Diamond Tipped Tools"
($65 for members / $75 for non-members)
Class
descriptions, supply lists & to register can be found on our website - SeasidePiecemakers.com.
1st Vice
President - Programs
#301-325-4741
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BUS TRIP FROM
OCALA TO JACKSONVILLE
Come Join Us
on a Fun Trip to Jax Quiltfest 2025!!
Need
inspiration? A plethora of quilts on display from all over the world! Close
to 400 quilts!
Need fabric,
supplies, patterns? Tons of vendors complete list will be announced in
August. https://quiltfestjax.com/
https://www.facebook.com/QuiltFestJax
Want to see a
demonstration of a machine youre considering hands on demos will be on
display.
Most vendors
offer discounts to show attendees!
Where: Jax Quiltfest 2025
When:
Thursday, September 18th, 2025 (Arrive approximately 9:30AM
departs promptly at 3:30PM)
Via: Chartered
Bus (56 passenger) Seats available on a first come, first served basis.
2
PICK-UP LOCATIONS
7:00AM Publix
parking lot The Shops at Foxwood 2765 NW 49th Avenue Ocala FL
7:20AM Winn
Dixie parking lot Ocala Springs Shopping Center 7131 N US Hwy 441 Ocala,
FL
Cost: $45 (includes bus fare
and admission to the Quilt Show) No need to hunt a parking space or stand in
long lines QuiltFest 2025 will meet us at the bus with your ticket!!
Sponsor: Country Road Quilters
of Ocala
How: Send your check
payable to Country Road Quilters c/o Toni Park 288 NE 52nd Street - Ocala, FL
34479 include your name and cell phone number. Advise which stop you
would like to be picked up at.
Contact Toni for more info: parkbenchquilts@gmail.com
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OPPORTUNITY
QUILT TICKETS
Country Road
Quilters' 2025-2026 Opportunity Quilt will be on display at these upcoming
events.
Take a chance
on winning this gorgeous quilt crafted by our guild members. Tickets are
$1 each or 6/$5. Proceeds help to support our community outreach programs
and continuing education for our guild members.
2025-2026 Opportunity Quilt "HOPE" 107" x 90"
Winner will be
chosen the 2nd day of our 2026 Quilt Show - April 18th, 2026 -
Circle Square Cultural Center -Ocala, FL
Need not be
present to win.
If you just
want to purchase tickets via mail - send check payable to Country Road Quilters
c/o Susan McAleer
6135 NE 3rd
Place - Ocala, FL 34470 - include CRQ Opportunity Quilt in Subject Line
UPCOMING
VENUES
August 2 -
Paddock Mall - Ocala, FL - 10A-4PM
October 26th -
Brown & Brown's Fall Craft Festival - Oxford, FL 10A-4PM
November 8th -
McIntosh 1890's Festival - McIntosh, FL 8AM-4PM
November 22nd
- Light Up Ocala - Downtown Square - 3PM-8PM
Tam
Logston tamlog@aol.com
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QUILT STORES
OFFERING ADVANCED QUILT SHOW TICKETS
for the
Seaside Piecemakers Guild Quilt Show, February 27-28, 2026 in Melbourne,
Florida.
Advanced
tickets are $12 for both days of the show, tickets at the door are $15 each
day.
Tickets may be
purchased by cash or check. Checks
should be made out to Seaside Piecemakers Guild.
QUILTS AND
LACE
7720 N.
Wickham Rd
Unit #111-117
Melbourne, Fl,
32940
(321)622-8602
SWEET TIME
QUILTING
11638 US HWY 1
Sebastian, Fl
32958
(772)388-1700
QUILTING FOLKS
SEWING GALLERY
6429 3rd
Street Suite 101
Rockledge, Fl
32955
JACKIES QUILT
SHOP
MERRITT
CROSSING PLAZA
249 Crockett
Blvd.
Merritt Island,
Fl 32953
(321)208-8510
SEW MUCH FUN
(replaced B4Q)
2945 W New
Haven Ave.
Melbourne, Fl
32904
(321)768-2060
STITCHES AND
SWEET TEA
1301 Beville
Rd
Daytona Beach,
Fl 32119
(386)872-4020
SEW N QUILT
CO.
1585 Nova Road
Holly Hill, Fl
32117
(386) 310-7070
SEWING GARRETT
949 Beville
Rd.
Daytona Beach,
Fl 32119
(407)831-6488
SEASIDE SEWING
AND QUILTS
3693 US 1
Edgewater, Fl
32141
(386)402-8995
Thank you so
much,
Jody
Rosenhauer
Seaside
Piecemakers Guild
Advanced Ticket
Sales Committee
(936)525-0684
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