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Monday, September 6th - Manatee Patchworkers will have June Colburn as our meeting Speaker. All are welcome. There is a $3.00 charge for non-members. We have a 6:30pm social with our meeting beginning at 7:00pm.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 2203 30th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL.
The Friendship Knot Quilt Guild in Sarasota is planning a bus trip to West Palm Beach for Sat. Nov. 13, to attend the Mancuso World Quilt Show. We would be thrilled to have the Venice Quilt Guild join us.
I have not worked out the price and all the details yet, but last year the cost was around $30-$40 per person. We'd do a pick-up in Sarasota, and one in Venice, probably close to I75 and Jacaranda. Everyone from our guild who went on the bus trip last year said it was a great time.
Please contact Judy Warasila if you think you would be interested in going.
The details for a Celebration of Life for Penny Garrett have been
finalized. It may be the most unusual one ever seen in Sarasota--for a lady who
touched so many lives all over the country. Other than family and friends,
Penny's greatest loves were quilting and jazz. So I have combined both for her
Celebration!
All of her many friends are invited to be a
part of this celebration. Please help me get the word out about the event so we
can fill the hall. I am using the internet rather than the U. S. mail to
announce the celebration.
Celebration of Life for Penny
Garrett
Saturday October 2, 2010: 10:00 am
Unitarian-Universalist Church of Sarasota
3975 Fruitville Ave. (E. of Beneva)
Sarasota FL
Many of Penny's Quilts will be on Display
Two Jazz Groups will Perform:
*Kitt Moran with Mike, Dominic and John
*Eddie Tobin with John Lamb
Penny's family looks forward to seeing as many of you as can attend. We can share memories about a loving mother, wife and friend who made a difference in this world.
QUILT SHOWS & EVENTS:
September 23-25, 2010 - Quiltfest Jacksonville "Birds of a Feather Quilt Together" See website for more information - http://www.quiltfestjax.com/
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Deborah's Quilt Basket is participating in the 1 MILLION PILLOWCASE CHALLENGE sponsored by American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine.
Friday, July 30th--Let's make some pillowcases!!! I will have several sewing machines for your use. Bring 3/4yd for main part of pillowcase, 2 1/2" for trim and 1/4 yard for edge of case. Look for future Pillowcase dates this summer!
In talking to the ConKerr Cancer representive, pillowcases for boys are needed. These donations will go to Kids up to age 18.
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| The pillowcases will be donated to ConKerr Cancer.org which sponsors Kids with Cancer. All pillowcases that I receive will go to All Childrens Hospital for Children with Cancer. This event runs though 2010. Need pillowcase instructions? Drop by the store for FREE instructions!!! |
Link to QUILTS OF VALOR. Honey mentioned this wonderful organization at our September guild meeting.
January 21 and 22, 2011
Art Quilters Unlimited, Inc. will be presenting Journey 2011, a juried and
judged Contemporary Quilt and Fiber Art Show at the Faith Center, Faith
Presbyterian Church, 4544 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral, Florida. go to www.artquiltersunlimited.com for more information.
Sarasota has a Button Club for button lovers and collectors. The Tamiami Trail Button Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month during season. Meetings are from 12:30 to 3:00 at the Gulf Gate Public Library in Sarasota
Volunteers Needed At Historic Spanish Point: Submitted by Pinky
Historic Spanish Point in Osprey is looking for volunteers to "baby sit" the Guptill House. Shifts are requested to be 2 hours but you are welcome to stay longer. The times are 10 -12 and 1-3. Afternoons are most needed.
The Guptill House has an antique quilt on display. They are looking for volunteers to just sit and greet visitors. There is a recorded talk about the house that the visitor can activate. You can bring handwork. Please bring a few guild brochures to distribute. You will meet interesting people and talk about quilting. It is fun. You can do it alone or sign up a friend to volunteer at the same time.
The Guptill house was the home of the Guptill family in the 1890's, they began taking in winter guests around 1900. The house later became the guest house for Mrs. Potter Palmer. The Guild has set up quilting demos there in the past.
Contact Mike Sprint at Historic Spanish Point for more information - Call (941) 966-5214 extension 260. They will have an orientation session. Or visit http://www.historicspanishpoint.org/ on the web. There is a coupon for a $1 off admission if you want to look around.
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