Florida
Quilt Network - Newsletter #316
June 6, 2025
(click to enlarge)
Always looking to diminish my
Mount Scrapmore, this quilt is part of a series of
quilts I've made using 16-patch blocks. Once I talk about it at my next "16-patch Choice" workshop next week, I'll give it
to our Central Florida Quilts of Valor group to award a local military veteran.
I call this one "Twinkly Stars".
Read more about our Central Florida QOV chapter below.
If you live in Central Florida,
I would encourage you to come to one or both Sew Day events this month, Friday
the 13th in Sanford we’ll be sewing quilts for kids, and Thursday the
19th in Orlando we’ll be sewing for our military veterans. Both are great causes and I would love to
meet you at either. My Juki and I will be there with bells on!!
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: I’d love to hear from you, so drop me a line sometime.
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For Sale: Bernina B710
$1000 OBO new lower price
B710 Bernina sewing
machine, includes bobbins, knee lift, sewing table, power cord, everything
shown. Machine was recently serviced by tech at Piece by Piece in Mt Dora and
before that by Gregor at the Bernina Sewing Center in Tampa. The machine works
and sews wonderfully, I just have to many and am trying to get rid of some of
them. Please note, it does not include any feet, carrying case or cover. $1,200
obo
Email Mel at MelD@Bellsouth.net
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For Sale: 27”
Vision Gammill Quilting Machine $15,000
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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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: (Newsletter number follows)
2025
June 11-12 Rope Bowl Retreat in Naples info here (#316)
June 13 Project Linus Sew Day in Sanford (#316)
June 16-20 Kids Quilt Camp in Satellite Beach mmsieglitz@yahoo.com (#313)
June 19 Central FL QOV Sew Day in Orlando (#316)
June 30 Kestrel Michaud
Workshop in Orlando flfcqg@gmail.com (#315)
July 1 Kestrel Michaud Lecture in Orlando flfcqg@gmail.com (#315)
July 6-10 Quilt Retreat in Sebring thequilteddragonflyllc@gmail.com (#308)
July 10-12 Quilt Retreat in Sarasota www.flashsewandquilt.com (#315)
July 25 Shop Hop in Central Florida (#315)
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)
Sept 6 Sewing Retreat in Sarasota www.quiltersqtrs.com (#316)
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)
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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Still Available:
Babylock Crown Jewel $5000 susanwoosley@gmail.com (#299)
Husqvarna/Viking
Platinum Sweet 16 Quilting Sewing Machine $3295
pktitus@comcast.net (#312)
Prodigy
Longarm, $3000 new price
Marilyn @407-758-5042. (#313)
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SEWING
RETREATS IN NAPLES & SARASOTA
Rope
Bowl retreat at Flash Sew and Quilt in Naples, June 11
and June 12th
Christmas
in August Event Flash Sew and Quilt in Sarasota, August,
14, 15, and 16.
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PROJECT
LINUS SEW DAY IN SANFORD
EVERYONE
WELCOME
Blanket
Makers Day- Friday, June 13, 2025
1:30-4:30pm
Sanford
downtown library community room
150
N Palmetto Ave
Bring
your own machine, materials, patterns, etc. or use limited provided machines,
materials and provisions. Blankets must be a minimum 36” x 36”, and max twin
size.
Donated
tops will be quilted (w/batting) provided by Sanford Sews.
Accepting
quilts, blankets, afghans, fleece-MUST BE NEW
Please
spread the word, show up and show off your needlework skills!
RSVP
please, so we set up enough spaces. Text 904-571-9172 with name and number
of spaces needed.
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CENTRAL
FLORIDA QUILTS OF VALOR – Sew Day
Thursday
June 19th is the Central Florida Quilts of Valor monthly Sew Day.
If
you are curious about QOV please feel free to stop by and get some first hand information.
We meet at the Orlando Elks #1079, located at 12 Primrose Orlando, FL from 9 to about 2 pm. Please use the side door where you see all the cars parked and you should see a QOV sign with arrow. We would love to have you visit and learn about this wonderful group and our Mission.
If you are not a quilter and still would like to support our efforts, we are a self funded group, we must raise all the funds to purchase the expensive supplies needed to make these quilts. Please feel free to contact me regarding a donation.
Marge
Nix 407-923-2481
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QUILTING
RETREAT IN SARASOTA
MYSTERIOUS
SEWING SOCIETY RETREAT #8
Do
you need a day to relax and recharge? Ready to enjoy quilting with friends –
old and new – in a fun, creative atmosphere? Join us for The Mysterious Sewing
Society Retreat on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the beautiful
Carlisle Inn in Sarasota, Florida.
Each
participant will receive fabric and cutting instructions for an exciting new
mystery quilt pattern, so you can start sewing as soon as the doors open at
8:30 AM. Everyone will have their own table and spend the day surrounded y fellow quilters, enjoying camaraderie, games, and
fantastic door prizes – including several brand-new sewing machines generously
donated by Tops Sewing and Vacuum (You could win one!).
Can’t
attend in person? No problem! Join us virtually on Zoom and enjoy the retreat
from the comfort of your own sewing room.
The
Carlisle Inn offers a special retreat discount for attendees-use code MS25 to
save on your stay (Only $144 for two people and an additional $10 per person
for more). Please book early, as discounted rooms are limited and the rate
reverts on Aug 6th .
Register
now at: quiltersqtrs.com/collections/classes
Questions?
Contact Jerry at Jerry@quiltersqtrs.com
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“KATHY’S
GATHERING OF FRIENDS”, with hostess and teacher Kathy Dunigan
WHEN? OCTOBER 15-18, 2025
WHERE? Y.L.I.
THREADS RETREAT CENTER, ST. GEORGE, UTAH (formerly Sew Fab Retreat Center)
WHAT? KATHY DUNIGAN OF THE KATHY DUNIGAN ACADEMY OF
APPLIQUE IS “GATHERING WITH FRIENDS” at a new and exciting Applique Event! This
unique gathering promises to be one of your fondest “getaways” ever! Y.L.I.
Retreat Center is a fabulous location in beautiful St. George, Utah, located so
close to “bucket list” destinations! You will be thrilled with beautiful Hand
Applique and/or Machine Applique featuring two newly designed and unique
patterns by Kathy, which include indepth and “in
person” instruction and all the laughs, gifts and relaxation that you can
handle! More details soon
.
PRICE
INCLUDES? The cost of $450 includes Two Separate Two
Day Classes with Kathy Dunigan, gifts from Kathy, including her Y.L.I. Silk
Thread Collections, a Collectible Gift Bag, and “just steps away” convenient
(and discounted) shopping at one of the largest USA Quilt Stores called Fab Fabrics; Four Lunches, One Group Dinner
hosted by Kathy, access to the infamous, “Kathy’s Kantina” and much more!
*** Two Required kits are $45 each (payable in
class to Kathy) and include EVERYTHING needed! Details coming soon.
*** Discounted Hotel rate secured by
you,(reserve now/pay later if you wish) includes daily breakfast available at:
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. George 91 East 2680 South, St.
George, Utah 84790 More area hotels are nearby, should you prefer. Schedule
extra days to visit Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, Sand Hollow
State Park, and/or Bryce Canyon National Park. You could also explore Toquerville Falls or Red Cliffs National Conservation Area.
*** THE FIRST 20 SIGNUPS FOR THE OCTOBER 15-18,
2025 GATHERING WILL RECEIVE $25 OFF THE PRICE OF YOUR RETREAT AND A FABULOUS
FAT QUARTER PACK!
“KATHY’S GATHERING OF FRIENDS” 2026 UPCOMING
DATES! Gather again with Kathy for new classes and fabulous fun at the same
location:
MAY 12-16, 2026 Five full days of
RETREAT FUN with Kathy and new patterns!
MAY 18-20, 2026 Three full days of
RETREAT FUN with Kathy with new patterns! This gathering coincides within the
week of the “Southwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Festival” (formerly named the Dixie
Quilt Guild Show) May 22-23, 2026! Great
time to attend this wonderful show, now part of the Y.L.I. Threads family,
known for their extraordinary excellence in the quilting world! Fearless leader, Bob Purcell says, “It will
be BIGGER and BETTER than ever!”
I AM SO
EXCITED! TAKING EARLY SIGN UPS NOW OR ASK ME SOME QUESTIONS:
KD@kathyduniganappliqueacademy.com
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