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Great website, but it would be nice if better contact information was available. I would like to join the Miami Ocean Waves Guild, but I can't find any phone number for them. I love the 2004 "Pieces of Florida" quilt! I would love to help with the 2005 "Florida Project" if there's anything left to do... Anastasia Burns mrjoecoastie@hotmail.com
hi i think these is a very good way to help student like me learn to understand your educational organization
I am a new quilter; however, I have been collecting quilting books and patterns for a long time. A friend told me to try you out. But, I confess that I have another problem. This is my first day on a computer. If I have a question, how do I go about getting an answer? Pat at FLRobertsonCLAN@comcast.com
Would you please add this to your list of Quilt Shows for 2004: The Eastern Long Island Quilter’s Guild, Inc. presents its 23rd Annual 2004 Peconic Quilt Show, “Beacons of Light,” at the eastern campus of Suffolk County Community College, Speonk-Riverhead Road, Riverhead, New York on Saturday, June 5 from 9 - 5 and Sunday, June 6 from 10 - 4. Special quilt viewing for handicapped: Sunday from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Admission $6. For further information, visit the Guild’s web site www.eliqg.org or call (516) 334-0466.
Hi Clare, My name is Cindy and I live in Jax., FL and I would like to start teaching basic sewing classes. If you know anyone interested in a class here is my info. Subject line- Busy Bees Sewing Classes CindyMomTeam@yahoo.com
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I am desparately looking for Sue Powell's quilt pattern "Celestial Dream". Can anyone give me any help and advice on how I can obtain a copy? Thank you- Lynette lwilson@afes.com
I am new to your site and am very impressed with the amount of information I found in a very short time. Your site is easy to use and chuck full of great info. Thanks...donna
I am new to the central florida area and just happened upon your web site. I think that it is great, keep up the good work. I have been quilting for the past twenty some years on and off, as much as my work schedule would allow. Now that I have retired, I plan to do much more fun things, quilting being the top of my list. Thank you Marie
Hi! Judy Egan here from Venice Area Quilt Guild. Just trying to find out what quilt shows are going to be in the state during the next 7 months and figured you would be the most likely source for this information!
Very Good Website Hoping to find Good Patchwork and Quilters Shops in Florida so as to carry on sewing while on holiday in November fo a month. May see some one from your clubs. Colleen of UK. Colleen@sui-ming.fsnet.co.uk
Hi! I love the Susan Powell "Celectal Dream" quilt...I have been searching for this pattern for a few years now, and would like info on where I can purchase one or buy one from a guild memeber that no longer needs their copy...any help would be greatly appreciated. what a great site! Cindi Surratt Quiltnfriend@hotmail.com
I am looking for Cathedral Window pattern. My e-mail address: nbrock@columbus.rr.com Enjoyed your link. Thanks, Nancy
i was wondering if you might help me to fine free quilt blocks for the state of fla.&conn. ,thank you,scampy@prexar.com
I really enjoyed your web site. I've been looking for something like this for years so I may stop by one of the meetings in Pasco County.
Just happened upon this site looking for Jane Hill's Shop,(haven't found it yet.) and discovered our Guild, SWFQG is a member. We need to advertise it better in Guild. Joan Cady--jscady@efieldguide.com
Great website. Do you know of any upcoming quilting classes being offered in Pensacola...for beginners? Kathy Lee kathy-lee@cox.net
Just got a notebook and road runner and accidently found your page. I'm trying to navigate around Yahoo to chat with my fellow quilters from Naples Quilt Guild. I'll get there eventually. Nice page, had no idea there was quild just on the net. so much to learn. Ferne D. Spiller
Would like to participate in a discussion about the future of SSQA. SUNRAYS query on role of guild for future...build a museum, fund documentation project,etc. What will be happening to the quilt collection at the state museum? Pam Pampe, Miami
I am a quilter too! Looking to join a group?! E-mail me if any of you know where there is one in Brandon, Riverview, Valrico area. ps I won a blue ribbon at Fla. State fair!!!!! gplack1@juno.com
I was so surprised to see the Quilt by Susan Powell on your website(Quilt Babe's weekend, Celestial Dreams. I purchased the center panel kit a few years ago and finally put it together, now I am looking for the rest of the pattern. I do not need a kit but just the pattern to finish this quilt. If anyone has the pattern or knows where I can get one I would apprectiate you contacting me. AmyMQ@aol.com Thank you!!!!
My name is Diana Robbins Myers. I live in the Villages of Lady Lake, just north of Leesburg. I think your web site is wonderful and so easy to use. My e-mail address is dinjude@thevillages.net
Thanks for making it so easy to check out the schedule of upcoming quilt shows and events. As president of a nation-wide family association, our group is planning to put a collection of antique and contemporary quilts on display at our 2004 family reunion. Visiting shows this year will give me great ideas for how to help our committee organize the show.
This site is a real pleasure to peruse. Thank you for all of the wonderful information, and the great classes that are offered. I am looking forward to seeing more. Phyllis Clark
I AM COMING TO NEW PORT RICHEY APRIL 15 AND WOULD LIKE A LIST OF QUILT SHOP IN THAT AREA TO BE ABLE TO VISIT THANK YOU FOR YOU HELP. SHARON CHAPMAN E MAIL schat 375@sc2000.net
I have been searching for the last 3 years for the Susan Powell's Celestial Dream pattern. It was published by Summer House. The pattern is discontinued. Please contact me at quiltnfriend@hotmail.com and I would love to purchase your copy. thanks! Cindi Surratt
i found this site hopping to find one of june colburn's patterns called "karate kids" does anyone know were i can find it? nice site with lots of wonderful quilts. quiltmakin@msn.com thanks kelli
Please send "mitered corners" instruction to: Esta Gressette egress@surfsouth.com enjoyed your 1 patch 2 trips thanks, Esta
I am looking for quilts shops in Boca Raton, Florida. Can someone e-mail me at mhop@pacbell.net. My son is visiting and I want to see if he can find a Hoffman Fish Fabric I purchased two years ago. Thanks. ASAP.
I have been quilting for years, but I work full time and can't find a guild in the evenings or on wek ends, in St. Petersburg. Ihave just found this web site from going to a quilt show this weekend in St. Pete. If any one would like to start an evening or week end guild or mini group please email me. Please put the word quilt in the subject line. kmccoach@aol.com
Pat, I have never signed the guest book. ART
Hi, This is my first visit to your web site I am impressed. There is a lot of information to read about. I belong to the SpaceCoast Quilters Guild in Titusville, Fl. We just had our quilt show for this year which was very sucessful. It was my first quilt show to help with its a lot of work. I plan to join the Sunshine Association soon. Look forard to coming to this web site . Cora Postlethwait
I am interested in selling, either by piece or total, a limited edition print. The original won Best of Show in the Tennessee ARtists Assc. showing in 1990. The print is of a cat napping on a double wedding ring quilt. I have into. cards with picture to send out. Please contact me at dallenart@msn.com Donna L. Allen, 37 Ridge Road, Farmingdale, New York 11735 Phone:516-293-2843 Many Thanks, Donna
News from Pensacola. Quilt National Show will be at the Pensacola Museum of Art from May 30 thru July 12 when SSQA will be in Pensacola for its summer meeting. Come and enjoy the 2001 Quilt National 25th Anniversary Show while you are learning and meeting on the Gulf Coast. Questions: call Lynn Roberts at 850-650-9017
I really enjoyed your web site but it would be nice if pictures were available with instructions
The menu noted sure made me hungry. So glad to hear that other Florida ladies are quilting. It is a hobby I have had since I was about 12 yrs. old. I will soon be 67. I have several quilts in various stages of construction. A log cabin is nearly completed. I enjoyed your site. Vicki Barriger of Clearwater, FL.
I am a charter member of the new Santa Rosa Quilters' Guild in Santa Rosa County in northwest Florida. It was nice to find your site and gather information on upcoming events. Our guild is less than six months old, but we're rapidly growing. We'll keep checking in on your site.
I am recently retired and have always wanted to quilt. When I found Patricia Boyd on a page about quilting in Florida , she gave me your address. We will vacation in Florida in early Feb, 2003 . Its unfortunate that the show in Orlando is going on after we start for home in Wisconsin. Your page is put together so nice and I felt that I had to comment. Happy Quilting , She who has the most fabric in her stash , Wins.. Betty Linton bhlinto@msn.com
this is a nice site!!!
I am involved with quilting in the UK. We come over to Naples and Orlando area several times a year. I am intertested in any quilt shows or groups that I could come to as a visitor while here in the southwest on vacation. m1gru@aol.com
Lovely site, up to date and interesting. Wish I were there, it's cold and blustery today on the coast of Ma.
I am a "new" quilter. My niece got me started one rainy day in Ohio when I was visiting and I haven't quit since that time. I just happened on your website and am excited to know that there are plenty of other quilters here in Florida. However, I fear my projects couldn't lite a candle to the beautiful pieces have I seen on your website.mateacher@hotmail.com
Winter Haven Quilters make baby quilts which will be donated to the Polk County Sheriff's Department in January. We make a raffle quilt to raise money for this project. During the month of October, our members display quilts in the Art Gallery at Polk Community College. Ruth Briggs, Publicity
I'm soon to become a quilter in the Sunshine State. Moving from Illinois to South Central Florida in November, 2002. I look forward to meeting quilters in the Sebring area. I've been a quilter for over 25 years. I've participated in AQS Fashion Show for 16 years and Fairfield Fashion show 4 times. I am a Free Lance Resource Specialist for Bernina. I will be offering classes throughout Florida. See ya soon. lorellelabarge@hotmail.com
Great Site. I am new to Florida and love this area. I am looking forward to early retirement in a few years and doing lots of quilting. Right now I do some and study lots. Darlene Griffin, Wesley Chapel, Fl dargriff@hotmail.com
I went to the Jacksonville Quilt Show. I was disappointed to see that quilts that were pieced by one person ... then sent off to a professional to be quilted were in the same category as quilts done by one person. Those quilts should have been in a 2 person category. Or not judged at all.
Pauline Salzman you are an amazing artist!!! I have enjoyed looking at the gorgeous quilts.
We have become snowbirds. We live in Leesburg, FL We will be coming down in October. I belong to the Loon Country Quilters in Grand Rapids, MN. I would like to join a group in Leesburg if possible. I just found this website and it is great. Am looking forward to going to quilt shows and workshops. A week ago I went to a Dinner and Lecture with Eleanor Burns. Had just a delightful time. Barb
I am interested in joining your organization and will send in my membership form. I began quilting in Michigan 1-1998. In August 2000 I moved to Florida an I now belong to two quilting groups in my area. I am Hooked on Quilting......
From RUTHBQUILT@aol.com (Winter Haven Quilters) I always enjoy getting my Newssletter from SSQA. It is good to hear quilt news from all over the state. Many thanks for all of you who contribute, Ruth W. Briggs
Hi Joanne, Thank you for your nice comments. Couldn't find the class samples? If you will go to the updates page -- http://www.ssqa.org/updates.htm Look for "Homepage" which has a list of the SSQA meetings, etc. On the Homepage, you will find details for the SSQA 5th Anniversary Party in Deltona, along with a link to the pics of the class projects. The updates page has links to all the pages on the SSQA website. Pat -- webmaster SSQA anotherpat@aol.com
SSQA is a wonderful way to keep up with what goes on around the quilting world. Teachers are very easy to understand and willing to help. I'm glad I made the decision to join. See you all in Deltona. Cris Owen
Lovely photos of your many activities and classes. Interesting articles, as well. Where are the class samples for the Deltona meeting? Couldn't find them. Joanne Thomson Locke Gold Coast Quilter's Guild Boca Raton, Florida
7-31-02 I picked up a Patchwork Press newsletter at the Maine quilt show last weekend and found enclosed, a letter a new Florida resident had sent to her former guild after she settled in. She included your web site. What a nice surprise!! I didn't know you existed. For a long time I've been searching for ways to find information about the quilting world beyond what my guild offers. My search is over. My membership application will go into the mail today!! I fully intend to pass your web site and newsletter information on to others, especially to members of my guild in Inverness, FL. Thanks for being there!! Earlene Williams earlymae@atlantic.net
I am glad to see there will be a quilt museum established. For some reason I thought there was one in Tallahassee. I like to quilt but time is a bugaboo. My daughter cuts the blocks for me and I share them with my friends at church and we sit and sew. When I retire.....
Nice web site! I am moving to Florida and trying to learn as much as possible about Florida. Your state seems to have an active Quilting community.
This is a lovely web site and I like your logo.
Nancy Noel,Maitland,Fl.
Thanks for the wonderful newsletter. I really enjoy it! Lois Higginbotham, Memory Makers,Bunnell, Florida.
Great site, I view often. I have only been in Fl for a year and have not had time to join a guild. When I lived in Charleston I belonged to Cobblestone Guilters, but while in Utah never got to join a guild. I hope to find one soon in New Tampa Wesley Chapel area. Darlene Griffin, dargriff@hotmai;.com
I've tried sewing once, but it has never been one of my most fave things to do in life. I have just sewed in school. Anyway, great site you have here.
Haley apk1985@hotmail.com
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Hi, Six years ago I went to my first quilt show at the Suncoast Quilting Circle in St. Petersburg, FL & I've been hooked on quilting ever since. Now I'm our Charity Quilt Charperson for our up coming show in February 2003. Your site was passed on to me to help inform me about the info concerning raffle quilts & the printing of our tickets, posters & fliers. You have a wonderful web site & provide a valuable service to quilters. I am relatively new to the web, & am having a wonderful time locating new & exciting places, people, quilts & shows to see. This coming show we have 2 raffle quilts. We look forward to posting our pictures & info soon. Please keep checking this site or if you have any questions e-mail at benbarb@earthlink.net
I didn`t realize there were so many quilt guilds in FL. Used to live in Ocala - now in Ulysses, Pa. I belong to the Valley Quilters in Harrison Valley, Pa. We are in the Allegany Mountians. K.Ellis - E-mail - billyellis@earthlink.net.
Hi, I'm ashamed to say I never took the time to view the SSQA site, but it's high time! As the registrar for Sew with the Manatees, the April 2002 meeting, I came to the site to forward a membership form as well as a registration form to a prospective new member. Never say a registrar is unwilling to go that extra mile for a fellow quilter!
Looking forward to meeting about 80 new friends on April 20th. Keep quilting and you are always welcome in Crystal River! Sharon Paup
Please send me an application for individual membership. I was unable to locate an email address to apply for membership. Thank you. Elaine Email address: ebbackhaus@aol.com
I recently moved to Spring Hill from Kendallville, IN. I belonged to the Noble Nimble Thimble guild and the ISQG. Am hoping to find a group here that meets in the evening. Was lucky to find your site and will be joining SSQA. Kathy Freiman email kfreiman@hotmail.com
I am a charter member of ssqa and have enjoyed many meetings. I have learned so many new techniques from many wonderful teachers. I think the web page is great. Thanks Sue Ellis Dover Florida
I just moved to fla from Indiana and was browsing the web and came across your web site. I'm a quilter who belonged to the Indiana State guild, Kokomo Piecemakers and will look forward to joining a guild here since I will be living here in Ocala. Thanks Cindie cindie_58@yahoo.com
My name is pamela talbott, I live in alaska will be moving to deland Fl in June 02. I am a very interested in a Quilt Quild when I arrive. Please let me know of one down there. I really like you web sit
avid quilter Pamela E-mail kyralynn@gci.net
>Please send me an application for individual >membership. I could not find an email address on >the site to request this information. I don't have >a printer and could not print your form. I am >looking forward to joining. Susan Fiondella AQS >Certified Quilt Appraiser Vero Beach, Florida
Hi Susan, I have put our membership chairman's email address on the membership forms, better late than never! LOL Thank you for the suggestion. Do hope someone got in touch with you and that you rec'd. a membership form. Pat, webmaster SSQA anotherpat@aol.com
I found your website very informative. I moved from FL several years ago and have become very active in a guild in NC. I am now making plans on moving back to FL and locating guilds in the area I will be moving to is very important to me. I also look forward to joining in with other quilting activities in the state. You have provided me with a wealth of information. THANK YOU.
I am a quilter from Sweden and plan to spend the two first weeks of March on vacation in Florida. Most of the time I'll be in Sarasota, but I will also visit Miami. I found some ideas of where to shop for quilting fabrics and so on. Do you have any more suggestions?
Enjoyed your site very much. Pat Keene
Hello Folks...I am from Pa.and am desperately looking for Susan Powell's Celestial Dream pattern. Any help would be greatly appreciated. torozan@webtv.net
Greetings from Prince Edward Island ,Canada.... Love the website...especailly the little scissors snipping away.... I am headed for Panama City Beach in January 2002 and would love to find out about quilt shops or guild meetings.I am a member of the KIndred Spirits Quilt Guild of PEI and can't go anywhere without a bit of hand-piceing to keep me busy. Any info would be helpful Barb a-mail me at barbGrimster@pei.sympatico.ca
I would like to register for your newsletter and organization. pauline@aol.com
I love the website lots of information. I have been quilting for 3 years and sewing for 30 years. I like quilting better. Connie Czernuch, Leesburg, Fl
i would like to update our guild's information. please advise as to how to day. Winter Haven Quilters will be offering a beginning quilting class in Jan. and I would also like to post that info. gequack@gate.net
Hello, Please send me an application for individual membership. I could not find an email address on the site to request this information. I don't have a printer and could not print your form. I am looking forward to joining. Susan Fiondella AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser Vero Beach, Florida
my wife and I are trying to organize a trip to Southern Floriday in mid-to late January 2002. I get to go fishing in the Keys (Key Largo) and for her part we'll visit whatever quilt shows we can find.
so if anyone knows of any quilt shows form Palm Beach and south to Key West during that period, I'd appreciate an email at jimmiller46@hotmail.com thanks
As a member this is my first time to visit the site. It is good to use this form of communication. It looks great. C. Hicks, Pensacola Quilters' Guild, Pensacola, Fl.
I am new to the Miami Lakes area and desperately seeking a quild. Please help carmen@wowtshirts.com
We have just purchased a new home (yet to be built) in the Orlando area so I am interested in learning more about quilting activities in that area.
Joy Shelton
I attended my very first SSQA meeting in Port Richey recently and was very impressed with all aspects of the event. The teachers were top notch and I enjoyed my Seminole piecing workshop very much. The lecture on Bali Batiks was fascinating and enlightening. The knowledge shared among guilds during the Friday night meeting was important and much appreciated.
The reason I went to this particular event was to learn what goes into hosting an SSQA meeting. West Pasco Guild members were wonderful teachers who went out of their way to make certain all attendees had a great time. I hope we members of Creative Quilters of Citrus County can host as lovely an event in the spring.
Looking forward to seeing my "new quilting buddies" at the SSQA meeting in Crystal River. I'm anxious to share this experience with my fellow Creative Quilters. Thank you again, West Pasco, for a great time!
Sharon Paup President, Creative Quilters of Citrus County
I have just started to form my own ideas after quilting for 10 years. I am very interested in your site to learn more and to meet others who are interested in the "art" form of quilting. Personally, I think all quilting is art, from the pattern selection to the color selection, to the finished quilt. It is an achievement to finish one and be able to call it your own.
I am new to Florida and I would like to know where are you located. I am interested in joining a guild.
I Love your web site! I have been looking for Susan Powell's "Celestial Dream" pattern and noticed the quilt made up by one of your members. Can you please tell me where I can find the pattern or get the blocks of the month kit? I would be very grateful.
Thanks so much, Kathy Pope
The Friendship Knot Quilters of Sarasota are in for a special treat when they host Ricky Tims in January. Our guild, Gold Coast Quilters, in Boca Raton had the pleasure and honor of hosting Ricky in January, 2001. He was UNBELIEVABLE ... we're still getting positive feedback. What a talented and likeable man he is. Don't miss his workshop either ... a very patient and interesting teacher. We're fans for life. Robinette A. Robinson President, Gold Coast Quilters Guild, Boca Raton FL
Hi, I am Clare Gray-Bayne, from Jax, FL and I am a member of the Honeybee quilt guild, here. We just held QuiltFest Jax, this past weekend. I found out about you from the Honeybee Retreat in Feb. 2001. When are you going to hold a meeting again near Jacksonville? My e-mail address is e2cgrayne@earthlink.net.
>>>I will be visitng Tampa in 2002 and would like to meet with a quilting guild in the area. I am from the UK. and involved in the British Quilt Guild.<<<
I have a Florida Quilts! webpage which lists Florida Quilt Shows, Guilds and Shops... http://members.aol.com/anotherpat/flquilts.html There is a Guild listing for Tampa and you might even find a Quilt Show to go to while in Florida! Enjoy your visit. anotherpat@aol.com
I will be visiting Tampa in 2002 and would like to meet with a quilting guild in the area. I am from the UK. and involved in the British Quilt Guild.
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You have done a beautiful job with this site - most impressive. Congratulations. Bonnie Askowitz
I attended the SSQA Summer Camp and had a wonderful time. I am in the processs of sending in my application for membership. I want to especially thank Marily Cunningham. She was great.Ann Story member of Friendship Quilters Guild of Orange Park, Fl
Hi Sarah! Thanks so much for your quick response concerning the pattern-Celestial Dream. It is the Pattern on your website which a lady is taking a picture of. It Says: Leslie quilt(susan powell's Celestial Dream pattern) it is of a big moon or sun in the middle surrounded by a checked border with flowers, birds, and etc. I am trying to locate the pattern and if you know of anyone who might have it, please contact me. Thanks again so very much for your efforts. E-mail is: lsh@rof.net
Hi! I happened upon your website because I was trying to locate the pattern: Celestial Dream. The quilt is beautiful which is on display here at your website. Does anyone know where I might purchase the pattern? Would greatly appreciate hearing from you concerning this matter. Your website is great!!My e-mail address is: lsh@rof.net Thank again, Linda in Colorado
Hi quilters; This is a wonderful site-I happen to fall upon it while on the web. I would like to become a member of the ssqa how do I receive an application? If it's by e-mail, my address is : sgesell@tampabay.rr.com Also can anyone tell me what ssqa is all about? Thank you My name is Susanne and I do not belong to a quild yet but I am interested. I've been quilting for about 3 years now and I'm hooked. Good Luck
Greetings to all, from Mary Rich, Special Events Chairperson for the West Pasco Quilter's Guild. Our guild is quickly approaching 300 members from the New Port Richey, Port Richey, Hudson, Spring Hill, and Holiday Communities of West Pasco County. We have members from farther north and south and east and welcome all to our Quilting Fold. I wish ti know about registering for the up coming SSQA meeting classes to be here in New Port Richey. Please send me an application and other info. This is a wonderful site. Keep up the great work and please consider pasco County as a choice for your proposed Museum location.
Please let me know if there is any clubs in the North Fort Myers area. www.vicksb@juno.com
Hi Becky! Since you didn't include an address, I thought I would respond here and hope you read it. We would love to have you join SSQA - take a look at the great meetings being planned for the balance of this year - Switzerland (FL) and New Port Richey!
Sarah Hough, President
Hi! My name is Becky James and I became a quilter just two years ago. I love knowing what other quilds in the state are doing and also am eager to learn more about quilting. I belong to Quilter's Workshop of Tampa Bay and plan to join SSQA as well. Thanks!
What a great sight!!! Have just been introduced to it by my friend Marilyn Cunningham and look forward to many more visits. Have copied the application form and will join now!! Thank you all!!! Muriel Di Giro Buonavita2@aol.com
27 May 2001
Hello everyone. I am not yet a quilter although I have been a advid fabric collector for years. I am interested in opening a quilt shop in Chipley, Florida. I would like to know if there is anyone in the panhandle of Florida who knows of quilt shops I can visit and if there is anyone interested in a shop in this area. Chipley is about 90 miles west of Tallahassee. I heard about your website by visiting The Quilting Patch in Tallahassee, FL.
Email address is barebottombears@phonl.com Thank you for a great site.
Hi! I recently heard about you through another member. My name is Jo Wilson and I became a passionate quilter about 2 years ago. I belong to the East Sunrise Quilt Guild in Fort Lauderdale. Great site! I will be sending in my membership. Thanks
Thanks for all your work. We appreciate it. Do you have a list of Florida teachers and lecturers who could speak at guild meetings in Fla.?
merniebhood@aol.com
Just moved from Ohio to Bradenton, Florida, and looking for a guild and a 'few' dozen good quilting buddies who will share where the best quilting shops and best shows in the area. I can be reached at judionline@hotmai.com
Ruth Briggs- This organization has meant a lot to me through the years. Although I can't get to all the meetings, I enjoy every one that I attend. Just back from New York City. Saw excellent play "Tom Sawyer now in preview. Follows the book, and is a musical, and truly for all ages. They use quilts for a town picnic!
Hi, my name is Jennifer and I am new to the Leesburg area. I was a member of a guild in Texas and now I am looking for a guild in this area. Anyone know of one? Please e-mail me at J3Toney@cs.com if you know of some quilting action in this area. I also have 2 small children--I am looking for some action (play groups) for them. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Jen
Hi- really enjoyed the symposium and meeting all the great Florida Quilters beyond my own guild. Thanks and keep up the great work! Carol Wahl, Oak Run Quilters, Ocala
Kudos to the hard working women at SSQA - this website is excellent. I'm a charter member and proud of it! Thanks, Marilynn and Andi, for having a vision and making it work.
Anita Galeani, Ponte Vedra Beach
Oh yes one more important thing , LOL, my email addy is : judybloomers@earthlink.net
This is a great site ! I am so glad a fellow quilter on the quilting forum gave me the link ..... I herald from The sunny city of Tallahassee , Florida .I have not joined a quilt guild yet but am planning on it soon . I am a fairly new quilter and am teaching myself - not by choice but because I have only lived here for about a year and still do not know any body that quilts ! :( Have a great day and keep up the good work ! Judy
Hi Sheila. Thanks for your comments. Since you didn't leave an e-mail address, I will answer you via this page and hope that you refer back to it. We have a member guild in the Tampa area. Quilters Workshop of Tampa Bay meets the first Tuesday at 6 pm at Jefferson High School Media Center. I am sure they can help you get started! Sarah
hello iam new to quilting and enjoy it very much. iam new to the tampa bay area and looking for some classes to help me in hand and machine quilting. could please email me some places in the pinallas county area where i can go. thank you sheila i have enjoyed your site and will be back.
WOW!!! I am a charter member and am I proud of us!!!! [alright, so I didn't DO any of it!] We look great and Thanks to all those who really did work hard--it shows!. and you did us proud! I know first hand what fun will be had at the retreat and am looking forward to it. It is a pleasure to be part of such a group Barbara Enos St.Augustine,Fl
I have browsed your web site and find it very informative and and cheerful with your sunshine yellow trimmings. Keep up the good work. Mary Rich, West Pasco Quilters Guild. N.P.R., FL 34655-1417 We all look forward to our fall S.S.Q.A.meeting. Quiltingly.....................Mary
M name is Sheila Planansky and I live in York, England. I run a quilting guild in York, and would like an E mail quilting friend, do you know of anyone, or perhaps an E mail address I can contact. My address is ron.planansky@planansky.freeserve.co.uk Hope to hear from you.
I got your address from my friend who moved to Punta Gorda.You have a great mix of info. keep up the good work, Monique Foley
I'm having trouble sending you an email, it keeps saying "not a known address" so apparently I am doing something wrong. What is your correct address? I am checking to see if you got our application for membership in SSQA. Thanks, Sally Weiner, Plant City Berry Patch Quilters sarabern3069@aol.com
Hi I am not yet ready to belong to a guild, with all the activity that represents, even though I have been quilting for 10 years. I have 6 children that keep me too busy already! But I am looking for state quilt blocks, particularly Florida (also Tennessee) if any of your members have a Florida block pattern they would share, I would appreciate it. mailto:Jesus-iscomin@juno.com Thank you Nikki Ross New Port Richey, FL
Hello, I am looking for a local quilting group in the Brandon/Valrico area. Can you help me? Thanks, Susan Cameron
Hi, I'm looking for information on helping with the opportunity quilt. Could you point out where that info is. Thanks -Joy Avery afn49416@afn.org
This is a great way to reach out to quilters all over Florida and to anyone with computers. I hope to become involved with this guild. The information was concise and gives you all the information you need to get going with your plans for the seminar.
Wonderful site. When I started quilting in Florida in St. Pete in the 70's, I was the only person at work that quilted. Templates were made of cardboard and there was no such thing as a quilt shop. I now live in Inverness, FL, belong to a guild and have many quilting friends. How great to have all these resources available now. Karen Savela, Inverness, FL.
Wonderful site. When I started quilting in Florida in St. Pete in the 70's, I was the only person at work that quilted. Templates were made of cardboard and there was no such thing as a quilt shop. I now live in Inverness, FL, belong to a guild and have many quilting friends. How great to have all these resources available now. Karen Savela, Inverness, FL.
Phyllis Yurman-hello
This my first visit to your web site, and found it informational and entertaining. "Tip Toes" will be one of my future projects. Will visit again. June Daniels of Allstars
Hello from Barbara Hobden and Christine Perning
Hi! I am from the Berry Patch Quilt Guild of Plant City, FL. We just celebrated our first year of organization and have approximately 40 paid members. We started with 21 a year ago and have grown steadily. We plan to join SSQA for 2001 as some of our members already belong individually. We thank you for your great newsletter and all the help it provides. I have never even been in a guild before and find myself as President with only a knowledge of how to organize things - having been president of several other organizations previously. So we can use all the help we can get. We are having our first quilt show at our local library for the entire month of December. It will not be a judged show but a way to introduce the Plant City community to both our new Quilt Guild and to the art of quilting. Your website is great and so is the newsletter. Thanks again for all the great things your organization does. Sincerely, Michaele B. Daramus, President, Berry Patch Quilt Guild of Plant City.
Wow! I wish I had known about ya'll when I lived and quilted alone in Tampa. I got married to a number one Quilt husband and moved to MD. There are hundreds of great guilds here and I am a member of several (as well as a small, but naughty, bee called the bad girl bee)We have retreats too. How large is the quilting world in FL now? The sight was a sight for sore eyes and I really enjoyed it. Thank you ,Lee Anna
great site
I appreciate all of the useful information your site provides the quilters of Florida. Thank you!
We will be in Destin Fl for the winter and would like to know where your fabric shops are located in that area. We plan on visiting the quilt show in Panama city in February. Thank you.
Fran
In 1964 the Beatles appeared at the Gator Bowl. Hurricane Dora swept through the area and prevented many fans from attending. Did any of your members miss the show, and still has their unused tickets tucked away somewhere? I am authoring a book related to the Beatles 1964 Jacksonville concert and need some illustrations. I offer top dollar for unused tickets to the show, up to $1000.
Thanks very much, Kevin Curran (973)729-1643 kcurran@ptd.net
My friend, Marilynn Cunningham, directed me to this site, and I love it. Love all the pictures, too. I've made notes on some of the items shown to see if there is a pattern available for them. Will definitely visit again. Marilynn, you've really moved the quilters in Florida to stand up and organize! Judy Sheldon
This is a fabulous web site. Makes you proud to call yourself a Floridian. Do any of the other state organizations have anything to compare with us? I think not. I love it.
My grandmother quilted. I remember all of her beautiful work. I never had a chance to learn from her and would love to learn now.
I just can't seem to find any classes in my area in the evenings, I found several but the classes are during the day, not much help for us working folks.
Thanks Lynn Lambo St. Petersburg, Fl llambo22@aol.com
This site is fabulous. It helps us be connected with quilting goings on outside of our particular towns and guilds. Keep up the good work! Tallulah Taylor
Hello: I have just visited this site and think it is wonderful. You have done a great job. I am a member of SSQA, but if I wasn't I would definitely join. This site allows visitors to know just how special quilters are. Thanks for adding this to your many accomplishments. "A Job Well Done." Melanie Jensen
Thank you for all your work. Florida has need this for SOOO long!
Jeanann Wohlfart Orlando, Fl
This is just great and I look forward to coming back to it often....Thanks, Jeannie Root
This web site has been added to my "favorite places, and I know I will thoroughly enjoy it. Peggy Chase.
A wonderful source of information! Thank you. Sue Barros Orlando,FL
I love it! Bright, colorful AND easy to navigate. Every link works and the layout isn't fussy or cluttered. Success!! I look forward to adding my teaching info to the pages and returning frequently to keep updated on happenings between SunRays. Pam Doffek, keffods@bsc.net
This is a really great website. Looking forward to seeing more and more things added. Love the emblem of Florida in the sun. So appropriate. Annie van Gendt, Orlando, annievg@aol.com
The Quilt Museum idea sounds exciting! Kitty Letsch from Lake County Quilt Guild
Very nice web site. Good job! Lorie from Fort Myers
What an achievement for such a young organization! This web site is a grand demonstration of quilters' abilities, through time, to adapt, adjust, and creatively embrace whatever life presents. My thanks to our founders, our charter members, our newer members, our guild and vendor members, and the teachers and local hosts who have made our vision a reality! Onward, SSQA!!! Andi Reynolds, president, 1999-2001.
Will look forward to reading Florida quilting news on your site! Congratulations! Sandy Pozzetta, Tree City Quilters Gainesville
Thank you! Nadine Tourtillott
Great Page!!! Kudos to all the nimble fingers who put it together.
Keep Yourself in Stitches Make a Quilt! Peggy Tripp
I enjoyed looking through all the information on this site. I am a member of Venice Area Quilters' Guild and was Chairperson for the last show. The information you have given is valuable for anyone putting on a show. I am very glad that you have been able to put this together. Keep up the good work. VHKier@AOL.com (Virginia Kier)
This is a wonderful web site. Really uptown! I really like the fact that on the quilt show list you have bolded the city name to easily determine the location of the show. Florida has so many guilds! This is a great resource when traveling in the state.
Thanks. This was my first visit and I loved it.
Just copied the "Tip Toes" pattern, Thank you. I enjoyed the web site and seeing names of people I know...Jan Doudna wjdoudna@magicnet.net
Congratulations on a fantastic web site! will be visiting it often.
I think you are beautifully organized - lovely website. Look forward to seeing you all soon. Wanted to let you know about a new website Hearthsideplace.com - patterns, ideas, different fabrics, etc. Sunnie Malesky gave me your address. Care to link? Kathy Faryon
The web site is absolutely the best! Pages are well done and easy to navigate. As a Charter Member I'm so proud of our SSQA and where it is going. Thank you to the "pioneers" and blessings for the future.Marie Morel-Seroskie, Orlando, FL
Congratulations. A great site. I am adding you to my "favorites"site . Nannette Silvia Tree City Quilters, Gainesville, Fla
HI THANK YOU FOR YOUR SIGHT. IT IS GREAT!! AFTER TWO NIGHTS OF LOOKING FOR STUFF I WANT TO SEE AND DO ON OUR TRIP TO YOU NEXT WEEK, YOU HAVE ALL MOST ANSWERED ALL OF MY QUESTIONS. I HAVE TWO GUILD MEMBERS DOWN THERE ALREADY. I AM FORWARDING YOUR SIGHT TO THE ONE WITH E MAIL AND THEN GIVING IT TO OTHER GUILD MEMBER IN MICHIGAN . WE NEED TO FELLOW SUIT FOR VISITORS TO OUR STATE. THANKS AGAIN, KATHY DAVIS
Glad you are there. Valerie Diffey, Castle Quilters Orlando, Florida
As a new quilter living in Florida, I was delighted to discover your web site. I'll visit often to keep in touch with my quilting sisters.
Marie Austin,Miami Springs
Hi Andi. I just now have had the time to get here. Looks good . talk to you soon
THIS IS MY FIRST VISIT TO YOUR WEBB SITE. I AM IMPRESSED. ALL OF OUR MEMBERS AT THE TREE CITY QUILTERS GUILD HERE IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SSQU MEETING HERE IN JUNE. SEE YOU THERE.
SANDRA H. SONTAG - EMAIL - SANDRASONTAG@PRODIGY.NET
Helen Leigh - member SSQA - neat web site
Wonderful site. Thanks for promoting quilting in the state of Florida. Sally Herrington, Belleview Busy Bees Quilt Club, Belleview. Fl.
Thanks so much for this site. I have really enjoyed reading everything here, especially all the information about the quilt shows in Florida. I have been looking everywhere trying to find all this information, because I want to go and visit some of them. Keep up the good work. I've bookmarked you and will visit often to check for more news.
Carolyn from Texas: great site, very inspirational.
Enjoyed your site. I visit my sister in St Pete every year and have bookmarked this site to check on whats going on before I go this year. Georgia
Super website -- one of the best.
Sarah Hough Lynn Haven
As a winter visitor (but not this year) to Florida I was curious to see what you have done. What a great idea and to have your own webb page. Hope to visit you often and maybe in person next year. It is snowy and cold up here in Vermont and I wish I were down there with all of you. Harriet O'Neill
What a delightful web site you have, and obviously a very active state organization. Our East Texas guild has just joined the newly formed Texas state organization.
I will be back to visit longer.
Barbara Lee Gates Palestine, TX
So glad to see this site *happening*! Finally made it here today for my first visit & am thrilled. Janice Kreuzinger, Tampa Bay area
Thank-you the format is just great,but do appreciate the newsletter. Frances hudzietz
Just located your web site and am having a lot of fun reading everything. Sorry I am no longer a member. I live in SC and rarely return to FL. I am helping to set up a Web site for GA Quilt Council. I tried to reach you at an old email, Andi and could not find you. You all should be very proud of all of your hard work that has come to fruition. jacoop@blueridgenet.com Jean Anne Cooper
I am enjoying browsing the multitude of patchwork and quilting sites. I am a beginner getting excited about all I am going to achieve!
Hi, I'm visiting from Perth in Western Australia. I love quilting sites! Diane
Wonderful site! I look forward to joining SSQA. Linda Nichols Parrish, FL
Dear Quilters I have just begun to quilt while in Ocala for the winter. I enjoyed it so much. Now I am really hooked. I am also an avid xstitcher. Have been doing that for 25 years. So as I see it, I should quilt during the day, and xstitch at night. Sounds good to me.barb sylvester Love your website.
thank you for an informative and fun site. i have been searching the web for several hours for quilting information in florida, and it was very nice to come across your site. Thanks for the vendor information!
I have spent an enjoyable Sunday morning brousing thru your site and I have lost track of time. That is a good thing! Thank you you have sone a great job!
Hi, Happy to see you put my pictures on your web site. They look great.
Lyla Lundeen
Your web site is very informative. ISt is a wonderful opportunity to share news of each Guild with the members and also other interested Quilters. Keep up the good work.
Great web site, very informative, very impressive. Thanks for a great job! It is a amazing how far SSQA has come in such a short period! If you are not a member, I would encourage you to join a wonderful group of quilters!! Susie Murray Stuart FL
What a great job all the members are doing to make SSQA an outstanding State Guild. Love our quarterly meetings.Ellie Lester,Lecanto FL
I browsed through your site and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Plan on joining soon. Marge Drzewiecki - New Port Richey, FL member of West Pasco Quilters' Guild, Inc.
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