2015 FLORIDA QUILT SHOWS
– Arlene G. Goldberg
Jan. 8-10, 2015: (Mancuso) World Quilt Show in West Palm Beach. Palm Beach Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee BLVD. Special exhibits include World Quilt Competition XVIII, Hoffman Challenge quilts, dolls and clothing, quilts by the Miami Art Quilters, SAQA Brazil, and other Florida and international groups. Merchant’s mall, appraisals, etc. Thursday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. www.quiltfest.com
Jan. 23-24: “Quilt Fever 2015”. The Florida Cabin Fever Quilters Guild of Orlando’s show will have over 300 quilts, special exhibits, vendors. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 West Colonial Drive, Orlando. http://floridacabinfever.com/home-page/quilt-show/ Jan. 23-24: “Quilting in Paradise”, presented by the Quilting Guild of The Villages, at the Savannah Center: 1545 Buena Vista Blvd. This judged show also features demos, vendors, antique quilts, auctions, etc. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.QGOTV.org Jan. 30-31: Quilter’s Crossing of Palm Harbor’s “Quilting Under the Palms” at the Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Drive, Clearwater. Demos, auction, vendors and drawings, “couture, décor & more”. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. http://www.quilterscrossing.net/Pages/qpalms.html Feb. 7: "Airing of the Quilts" at Maxine Barrett Park Pavillion in Venice. “A casual, outdoor display of modern quilts sponsored by the Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild; Free to the public; Come spend the day at the beach, and be amazed at the display of Modern Quilting by members.” 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. www.sarasotamodernquiltguild.com Feb. 13-14: “30 Years and Still Launching Quilts”, presented by the Space Coast Quilters. Florida Eastern State College, Titusville Campus Gymnatorium, N. US Hwy 1, Titusville. Judged show with vendors, boutique, demos and special exhibits and speakers. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. http://www.spacecoastquilters.com Feb. 13-14: Sunbonnet Sue Quilters Guild’s show at the Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th AVE, Vero Beach. Judged show. http://www.sbonnets1979.org Feb. 13-14: “Quilts From the Heart”, the annual Saint Andrew Bay Quilters’ Guild annual show, takes place at Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, Hwy 231 and Julie Drive, Panama City. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day. www.sabqg.org Feb. 20-21: “Peace River Quilt Festival” to be held at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Converence Center, 75 Taylor ST, Punta Gorda. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Three hundred quilts, vendors and special exhibits. http://www.peaceriverquilters.org/ Feb. 27-28: Highlands County Quilt Guild presents “Quilting in the Highlands” at the Highlands Today Center, Highlands County Fair & Convention Center, 781 Magnolia AVE, Sebring. Door prizes, hourly demos, boutique, vendors, etc. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. http://hghlndscountyquiltguild.wordpress.com/2015-highlands-county-quilt-show/ Feb. 27-28: Mid Pinellas Quilt Show / Celebrate the Quilt / Explore the Art VIII. Appraisals, demos, Hoffman Challenge exhibit, lunch available. Friday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. https://sites.google.com/site/largocrackerquilters/quilt-show-information Mar. 6-7: Naples Quilters Guild presents “Stitches in Time 2015” at the New Hope Ministries, 7675 Davis BLVD, Naples. Judged show with merchant mall, demos, auction and more. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. http://www.naplesquiltersguild.com/Show.html Mar. 6-7: “Quilts in Paradise” at Robert’s Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. The Sarasota’s Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild’s show features “traditional through art quilts”, gift basket boutique, merchant mall, auctions, and more. Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. [email protected] Mar. 6-7: The 2015 Lake Count Quilt Guild FANtastic Quilt Show will be held at Lake Receptions, 4425 Highway 19A, Mount Dora. Almost 200 quilts, demos of new techniques, fashion show each day around noon, scissor sharpening, quits for sale. Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. http://www.lakequiltguild.com/quilt-show Mar. 12-14: “Broward Quilt Expo” with judged show, special exhibits, auction, boutique and vendors. War Memorial Auditorium, 800 Sandy Ninninger Dr., Fort Lauderdale. $10/day or $25 for 3-day pass. Thursday & Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For workshop and other information, http://www.browardquiltexpo.com/ Mar. 13-14: Quilters Workshop of Tampa Bay presents “Quilting is a Celebration”. This is a judged show with auctions, boutique, Tea Room and Café. Salvation Army Community Worship Center, 1100 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [email protected] Mar. 28: Rural Heritage Center Founder’s Day presents Geneva Quilt Festival & Car Show in historic downtown Geneva, FL. More than 200 quilts, plus quilt appraisals and trunk show, music, food, dance, farmer’s market and something for the whole family. East Main ST, Geneva, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. www.countrycottagesewing.com |