[REV. 4/3/22]
Dorothy Johnson, Chair
The following Quilt Circles, which focus on all forms of appliqué, and Specialty Appliqué Groups, which focus on specific types of appliqué, are offered for all Feather Princesses members to attend and enjoy:
| GROUP | DESCRIPTION | LEADER | MEETING DAY/TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Creek Quilt Circle | Every kind of appliqué, especially with cotton and wool fabrics, is explored and emphasis on improving one's knowledge, building appliqué skills, and enhancing one's expertise is a must. Appliqué patterns and designs are studied, with specific attention given to the appliqué techniques required to achieve the desired results. Focus on perfecting each step in the quilting process is also a top priority. | Becky Gammons and Shirley Kasprzyk | 3rd Thursday of each month 10 AM - 2 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: New Tampa Library, 10001 Cross Creek Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33647 | |||
| Tuesday Sit and Stitch | Every kind of appliqué is explored and emphasis on improving one's knowledge, building appliqué skills, and enhancing one's expertise is a must. Appliqué patterns and designs are studied, with specific attention given to the appliqué techniques required to achieve the desired results. Focus on perfecting each step in the quilting process is also a top priority. | Cheryl Haynes | 4th Tuesday of each month 10 AM - 2 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33618 | |||
| Wooly Chicks | Wool appliqué is front and center; however, stitching appliqué with cotton fabrics is enjoyed by all. Holiday and seasonal wool designs and patterns are favored, with a strong emphasis on embellishing with fine embroidery. Various background fabrics on which to appliqué the wool is studied, with a primary focus on Daiwabo fabrics, flannels, and unusual cottons. | Karen Conter and Cathleene Tokish | 4th Friday of each month 10 AM - 2 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Sweet Darling Quilts, 26240 Wesley Chapel Blvd., Lutz, FL 33559 | |||
| Specialty Appliqué Groups | Description | Leader | Meeting Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Legacy - Baltimore Album Quilt Group | Learning about and creating Album-styled quilts is the primary focus of this group. Album quilts are recognizable by their fabrics and designs, specifically Baltimore Album Quilts, made in Baltimore from 1845 - 1865. Studying Album quilt block designs, selecting and auditioning fabrics, and appliquéing multi-pieced blocks consisting of floral wreaths, buildings, patriotic symbols, flower baskets, cornucopias, and more is a favorite pastime. | Roni Hunt | 3rd Wednesday - odd numbered months 10 AM - 3 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33618 | |||
| Art Quilt Group | Exploring concepts and ideas, and then creating original designs is the mission here. Experimentation with color, fabric selection and manipulation, textiles, and embellishments is a must. Coloring and painting on quilts take their places. Individual creativity is highly promoted and participation in challenges and group projects is strongly encouraged. | Judy DenHerder | Last Monday of each month 10 AM - 2 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: New Tampa Regional Library, 10001 Cross Creek Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33647 | |||
| Team Legacy - Civil War Quilt Group | Quilts from designs from the Civil War era are the heart of this group. Focus on the fabrics is a big plus, and the sharing of information and various quilting techniques reigns high. The proper construction of quilt design components such as hand stitched stars, flags, eagles and other Civil War symbols is supreme. Show N Tell of stunning Civil War quilts is delightful. | Dorothy Johnson | 3rd Wednesday - even numbered months 10 AM - 3 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33618 | |||
| East Meets West | Studying Japanese styled quilts is the hub and nucleus for creating some of the most gorgeous and outstanding quilts ever. The focus is obviously on Oriental quilt designs, patterns, and fabrics. Hints and tips on how to stitch and work on a variety of fabrics (cotton, Daiwabo, etc.) are shared. Information and techniques on how to capture and replicate the outstanding Japanese style quiltmaking is explored. | Becky Madasz | Quarterly as announced 10 AM - 3 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library, 11211 Countryway Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33626 | |||
| Hand Quilting Group | It's not a quilt until it's quilted; so, the primary objective is perfecting hand quilting. An assortment of needles, threads, batting, marking utensils, and thimbles are explored and discussed; and then best-loved tools are identified. Trapunto is a delightful style of quilting and comes highly favored. Attention is also given to stencils and how they are used—especially their placement, use with specific appliqué designs, and how they complement them. | Meredith Wilmath | Quarterly as announced 10 AM - 3 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33618 | |||
| ALOHA! Hawaiian Quilt Group | Mastering the entire quilting process of Hawaiian appliqué and quilt making is what this group is all about. From selecting patterns and deciding on colors, and then folding, pinning, cutting, and stitching the fabrics, capturing the authentic style of traditional Hawaiian quilt making (used by Hawaiian quilters long ago) and creating stunning Hawaiian quilts is cause for excitement here. | Ritu Haldar | Quarterly as announced 10 AM - 3 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33618 | |||
| Crazy Wool Appliqué and Cotton-Pickin' Stitches Quilt Group | Crazy wool and cotton appliqué designs coupled with intricate embroidery and embellishments is the crown jewel of this group. Wool and cotton fabrics, embroidery threads, and pearle cotton threads are examined and studied. Stitching original whimsical appliqué designs suited specifically for wool, is best loved and is a favorite and enjoyed by all. Appliqué incorporating whimsical design figures that are playful, quirky, and unusual are enjoyed. Special emphasis on embellishing appliqué with delightful embroidery, beads, and buttons is suggested. | Jamie Crowe | 3rd Tuesday every month 10 AM - 2 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Regency Park Branch Library, 9701 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654 | |||
| Traditional Appliqué Group | This group embraces the art of making the classic quilts. Perfecting appliqué skills and creating stunning quilts (running the gamut and covering the entire spectrum of quilt making) similar to those made by our predecessors years ago and those akin to the more current quilts produced today. Focus is on color coordination, simple and complex appliqué designs, appliqué techniques, and the entire quilting process. | Cheryl Brown | 1st Wednesday of each month 10 AM - 3 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library, 11211 Countryway Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33626 | |||