Marie Kostamo

I joined the guild in 2019. It's exciting to learn new techniques and share ideas. I love the peace that working on a quilt brings, and treasure the friends I've made through the guild.

Lynore Redding

Kate SWEENEY

I grew up in a sewing and quilting family. I learned to sew and quilt from my Grandmother and Mother. I picked quilting back up a few years ago after spending my time training horses.  I enjoy trying out new quilting techniques and patterns. My favorites are pieced quilts and appliqué. My other passion is competing in trap shooting. 

Norma Santiago

Karen Lacina

Originally from New York, I moved to Seminole in 1983. I married a native Floridian, Tom, in 1989. We have two children, two boxers and 3 sewing machines. Although I was born crafty, my sewing passion began at six years old when my grandmother taught me how to embroider. By 10 years old, I had my own ‘hand me down’ Kenmore machine and was sewing side-by-side with my mother making garments. I made my first quilt in 1994.  After making several quilts I went through many craft phases since: scrapbooking, jewelry making, card making, etc.  I returned to quilt making in 2020 with gusto!  I bought my first long arm in 2022 and am determined to learn Pro-Stitcher Premium! I’ve been Crafty all my life and love to learn new skills. I love having projects to work on and have at least 7 quilts in the construction phase now including 3 Quilts of Valor (QOV)!  I’d love to do hand sewn binding and quilt labels for QOV for anyone who would rather not.

Mary davis

I made my first quilt for our new-born son James in 1987 using pre-cut hexagons I had found in a Laura Ashley store in London. Somewhat by trial and error I was able to piece the top and worked out how to layer and finish the piece into a usable quilt. I didn’t revisit quilting until I made one that incorporated cross-stitched flower blocks into a simple bed quilt using sashing pieces.  The size of the quilt was quite a challenge for me and my simple home sewing machine! When we bought a home in St Pete, I was delighted to find a selection of fabric and craft stores in the area and while exploring them found block-of-the-month packs on sale so decided to try piecing something more challenging.  I gradually taught myself various piecing, applique and quilting techniques and became more and more interested in quilting in general.  At the moment I am enjoying making wall-hangings that incorporate both piecing and raw-edge applique.  I love being a member of Suncoast Quilting Circle and have found not only friendship but advice, guidance and inspiration as my quilting journey continues.

Mary Lou Cunningham

Nancy Schubart 

Alberta Dalke

Francie Nelson

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Our webmaster maintains the website using the automated tools from WildApricot. It is designed so that most members can take care of things themselves.

Sue Lorenz