November meeting

 The November meeting will be on Saturday, November 15 in the Fruitville Library meeting room located at 100 Apex Rd, exit 215 off I-75 in Sarasota, FL Bring a modern quilt for Show and Tell.

The program is a Round Robin of Techniques with four stations. Click here or on Program tab for more information.

Challenge quilts due - show either the Fabric Fables Upcycle or Off the Grid. For details of these challenges click here or on the Challenge tab.

A Workshop by Nancy H to make the “In Control” tote By Annie is on Nov 12 - click here for details and registration.

New "Gifting" fabric has arrived. Beautiful solids from Art Gallery. For more information click here or on Gifting tab.

Highlights of Show and Tell was Lois's vintage pinwheel as inspired by Kathy J. Lois used thrifted and scrap fabric in the bright colorful quilt. To see all the Show and Tell click here or on tab.

Upcoming Events:

Nov 12 - Bag class at Sarasota Community Church

Nov 15 - meeting at Fruitville Library - bring Challenge quilt

Dec 13 - Holiday Party (members only) Note *2nd Saturday

Jan 17 - meeting at Fruitville Library - bring Challenge quilt

Feb 7 - Airing of the Quilts! Maxine Barritt Park, Venice, FL

October meeting

The October meeting will be on Saturday, October 18, at 10:15 in the Fruitville Library meeting room located at 100 Apex Rd, exit 215 off I-75 in Sarasota, Fl. Bring a modern quilt for Show and Tell.

The program is Information on Free Motion Quilting (FMQ) with a Mini Retreat in the afternoon. Click here or on the tab for more information.

Due to a technical issue, Carolina Oneto lecture will repeat on Wednesday at 9am. Info in GroupMe.

The Global Connection Sampler Platter is this weekend Sept 27 - 28 from 3-6pm and is available to members only. Members the link is posted in the Main Chat on GroupMe.

Highlights of Show and Tell was Kathie's home inspired colorful quilt.

and Selvages are back! (remember that challenge from 2022. To see all the Show and Tell click here or on the tab.

And what little one wants to start school with a Tula Pink Kitty backpack with tuna straps...too cute!

Upcoming Events:

Sept 24 - Zoom lecture by Carolina Oneto 9am (link in GroupMe)

Oct 18 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Nov 15 - meeting at Fruitville Library - Challenge due!

Dec 13 - Holiday Party at Fruitville Library (note 2nd Saturday)

Jan 17 - meeting at Fruitville Library - Challenge due!

Feb 7 - Airing of the Quilts! Maxine Barritt Park, Venice, Fl

September meeting

The September meeting will be on Saturday, September 20, at 10:15 in the Fruitville Library meeting room located at 100 Apex Rd, exit 215 off I-75 in Sarasota, Fl. Bring a modern quilt for Show and Tell.

The program is a Zoom lecture by International teacher Carolina Oneto on "Mimic and Creativity".  With our new projector and sound system, the Zoom is like the guest lecturer is in the room with us. The Zoom link will be on our GroupMe app chat. Click here for more info on on the tab.

Sign up for Organic Shapes Zoom Workshop by Carolina Oneto on Sep 24. Inspired by her lecture? Click here for more information on the Workshop or on tab. Workshop registration is on our GroupMe app chat under the Workshops topic. For non-members use side panel contact form for registration form.  

Highlights of Show and Tell was Mike's not one, not two, but three bags inside the big bag made in Kathy J's class in June. He is such a talented maker! 

Christine returns! A member for years until she moved to Charleston, Christine shared her latest beautiful quilts - always an inspiration! There's more to see so Click here to see all the Show and Tell or on the tab.

Upcoming Events:

Sept 20 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Sept 24 - Zoom workshop "Organic Shapes" by Carolina Oneto

Oct 18 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Nov 15 - meeting at Fruitville Library - Challenge due

Dec 13* - Holiday Party at Fruitville Library note*2nd Saturday

Jan 17 - meeting at Fruitville Library - Challenge due

August meeting

The August meeting will be on Saturday, August 16, at 10:15am in the Fruitville Library meeting room located at 100 Apex Rd, exit 215 off I-75 in Sarasota, FL. Bring a modern quilt for Show and Tell.

The program is a Zoom lecture by Kelly Young on Make Your Scraps Work. We will be using our new projector at the library for improved viewing or you may watch from anywhere on Zoom. The Zoom link will be posted on our GroupMe chat. To see samples and more details click here or on program tab.

Remember to sign up for our upcoming Workshops - click here to see Workshop details, registration forms are on our GroupMe app.  August and September we have national and international Zoom lecturers connected with Workshops. This is so our "snowbirds" or vacationers can join in wherever they are located. Sign up registration forms are on our GroupMe app in the Workshop category

Note: The amazing Line Dancing Workshop by Brenda Gael Smith is before our August meeting on Aug 5th  at 3-6pm from Australia. Sign up to Zoom this workshop from your location. Cost $25. Signup registration forms are on our GroupMe app in the Workshop category.

The Jumbo Bag class was a hit! - thank you Kathy J for teaching and will there be one offered in winter?

Highlights of Show and Tell were Butterflies! - the Take Flight free pattern. Lois made a large one using upcycled men's shirts, sheets etc and Margi magically decreased the pattern for a bright wall hanging. To see details and all the July Show and Tell, click here or on tab.                                          For the free Take Flight Butterfly pattern click here

Upcoming Events:

July 25 - Workshop - Modern Foundation Paper Piecing by Vicki S 

Aug 5 - Zoom workshop "Line Dancing" by Brenda Gael Smith from Australia 3-6pm

Aug 16 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Sept 20 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Sept 24 - Zoom Workshop "Organic Shapes" by Carolina Oneto

Oct 18 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Nov 15 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Dec 13 - Holiday Party at Fruitville Library

July Meeting Location change-

 The July meeting will be at the Gulfgate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave. Sarasota, FL  The library opens at 10am and the meeting will start at 10:15. 

See you there!

The July meeting will be on Saturday, July 19, at 10:15 in the Fruitville Library meeting room located at 100 Apex Rd, exit 215 off I-75 in Sarasota, FL. Bring a modern quilt for Show and Tell.

The Program is our mid-year Holiday Jolly July. Join us for a salad potluck and Holiday inspired sewing. For more information on programs click here or on tab. By the way, our June program was inspiring with Lois answering questions from the guild and Linda S presentation on how she selects fabric colors for her quilts.

Remember to Sign up for our upcoming Workshops - registration forms on our GroupMe chat or use the contact form on side of website.

Upcoming Workshops include Jumbo Bags by Kathy J in June, Modern Foundation Paper Piecing by member Vicki in July, and two Zoom Workshops with International teachers in August and September so our Snowbird members can participate from their Northern cool states. Click here or on the Workshop tab for more info. Registration forms are on the GroupMe App under Workshops.

Highlights of Show and Tell was Marcia M Rudy quilt and the scrap saver Marjy second quilt made from the corner scraps of the first quilt made. Click here to see all of June's fabulous Show and Tell quilts.

Upcoming Events:

June 25 - Workshop - Jumbo Bags by Kathy J

July 19 - meeting at Fruitville Library       

July 25 - Workshop - Modern Foundation Paper Piecing by Vicki S

Aug 5 - Zoom workshop "Line Dancing"

Aug 16 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Sept 20 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Sept 24 - Zoom Workshop "Organic Shapes"

Oct 18 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Nov 15 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Dec 13 - Holiday Party at Fruitville Library

June meeting

The June meeting will be on Saturday, June 21, at 10:15am at the Fruitville Library meeting room located at 100 Apex Rd, exit 210 off I-75 in Sarasota, Fl. Bring a modern quilt for Show and Tell.

The program is Quilting Questions, Answers and Gadgets...  Let Lois know your quilting questions on our GroupMe app as the program is built around your questions. Click here or on Program tab for more info

Upcoming Workshops include Jumbo Bags by Kathy J in June, Modern Foundation Paper Piecing by member Vicki in July, and two Zoom Workshops with International teachers in August and September so our Snowbird members can participate from their Northern cool states. Click here or on the Workshop tab for more info. Registration forms are on the GroupMe App under Workshops.

A highlight of Show and Tell were the quilts shown by Mary G and MV. Both quilts are from the same pattern with different layouts. Amazing! See all the quilts here or on the Show and Tell tab

Upcoming Events:

June 21 - meeting at Fruitville Library

June 25 - Workshop - Jumbo Bags by Kathy J

July 19 - meeting at Fruitville Library       

July 25 - Workshop - Modern Foundation Paper Piecing by Vicki S

Aug 5 - Zoom workshop "Line Dancing"

Aug 16 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Sept 20 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Sept 24 - Zoom Workshop "Organic Shapes"

Oct 18 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Nov 15 - meeting at Fruitville Library

Dec 13 - Holiday Party at Fruitville Library