Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild: Retreat

SMQG April 16-19, 2020 Retreat

Co-chairs Jamie Sculley and Tommy Fitzsimmons and it will continue at the Dayspring Episcopal Retreat Center in Parrish, FL.

SMQG April 11-14, 2019 Retreat

A great time was enjoyed at the 2019 Retreat held at Dayspring Episcopal Retreat Center in Parrish, Fl again. A big THANK YOU to Co-chairs were Tommy Fitzsimmons and Jamie Sculley.

The block of the Retreat was a Mid-Century house block presented by Jamie Sculley.

Mid-Century Modern House blocks

Pat Hansen presented Kaleidoscope hexagons quilts with emphasis on how to prepare and cut the fabric. Several were started...

Pat Hansen Kaleidoscope placemat

And Tommy Fitzsimmons showed us how to insert a perfect circle, for additional block challenge.

Tommy's Pieced Circle technique

Other highlights included past Retreat flower blocks made into quilts, select patterns, and many finished class projects.

Carole Shaw Mid-Century Class Sample

Marjy Lasita gorgeous quilt

Suzy's quilt pattern by Jackie Gering

Flower challenge blocks made into quilt tops

SMQG April 5 - 8 2018 Retreat

The Retreat was a great event thanks to co-chairs Nan R. and Karen C. It was held at the beautiful Dayspring Episcopal Retreat Center in Parrish, FL. Programs included an Improv Fish demo by Christine R., small bag tutorial by Karis H. and Thermofax printing on fabric by Tommy F.
Also thanks to Raffle co-chairs Deborah I. and Lou T. for coordinating with our sponsors.

A Big Thank You to our sponsors:

Local Quilt Stores:
Deborah's Quilt Basket,  The Modern Sewist

Donations from Companies:
AurifulUSA,  Birch Fabrics,  Blank Quilting Corporation,  C & T Publishing,
Coats & Clark,  Hoffman California Fabrics,  June Taylor, Inc,
Moda Fabrics,  Northcott Fabrics,  Quilter's Dream Cotton
Riley Blake Designs,  Robert Kaufman Fabrics,  Sulky of America

Donations from SMQG members:
Anonymous, Karis H., Deborah I., Pam M., Lou T., and Janine W.