November 7, 2018, (10-11am) - Adventures in Color (Lecture). Instructor: Ellen Lindner
Cost: Free to members Location: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 6315 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL
Color is the first thing we notice about a quilt. It either attracts us or repels us. Learn how to avoid color surprises in your quilts, and how to get color to work for you. Basic color theory is explained in simple terms, and demonstrated with fabulous quilts. A variety of different color combinations are discussed, from subdued to dramatic.
November 7, 2018 (following lecture) - Instant Art Quilt (3-hour workshop). Instructor: Ellen Lindner
Cost: $40 for members Location: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 6315 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL
The class that lives up to its name! Have you ever bought a fabric that was so gorgeous you were hesitant to cut it up? Now, you can use the beauty of that fabric to QUICKLY and easily make a fantastic art quilt! Following Ellen’s instructions, you’ll tear your fabric, then arrange those pieces onto a base fabric, using a placement plan. Your results are guaranteed to be awesome. Not only that, but this process is so fast, that within just a few hours, you’re likely to have it quilted – and possibly even finished! You’ll be amazed at your quick and beautiful results! Supply List
January 15, 2019 - 9 am - 4 pm - Remarkable Hand Applique by Machine (all day workshop). Instructor: Mark Sherman
Cost: $75 - $25 due at sign-up plus mandatory kit ($50.00) payable to Mark Sherman the morning of class.
Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church , 11220 Oakhurst Rd., Largo, 33774.
On Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Christ the King Lutheran Church Mark will be teaching an all-day class titled “Hand Applique by Machine”. The charge for Suncoast Quilters members will be $25 plus a kit to be purchased from Mark. The charge for the kit is $50 and payable to him on the day of the class. We will begin sign up for class participants November 14. We have 12 or 13 seats for the class. Sign-up will begin on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, either in person at the meeting or by email to marylouisec@gmail.com. For those signing up in person the class fee of $25 is due at sign-up. Make checks payable to Suncoast Quilters Circle. For those signing up via email, payment is due 7 days from the date of your email. Mail payment to: SQC, P.O. Box 47764, St Petersburg, FL, 33743. If payment is not received within one week, your sign-up will be voided. Mail is picked up every Wednesday morning.
January 16, 2019 - 1 pm (doors open 12:30 pm) - Man Quilter Lecture and Trunk Show (Lecture) Instructor: Mark Sherman
Cost: Free to current members of Suncoast Quilting Circle and Hidden Stitches. Non-members $5.
Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church , 11220 Oakhurst Rd., Largo, 33774.
Join Mark for this hilarious and inspirational look at what it’s like to be a man quilter. He will take you to guild meetings, quilt shows and more. Mark discusses how he became a quilter, what quilts he’s currently working on and where he’s going with all of his art in the future. This lecture includes showing you his quilts (not slides). This lecture promises you will have more fun than a barrel of “quilters”.
Online Resources - updated (8/30/16)
