Princess 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 | Hand appliqué with cotton and wool fabrics is explored and emphasis on enhancing our knowledge and expertise, and building appliqué skills 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. 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 | 4th Thursday of each month 10 AM - 3 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library ● 2902 W. Bearss Avenue ● Tampa, FL 33618 | |||
| Sew Happy Sit & Stitch in Pasco Quilt Circle | All kinds of appliqué are explored and emphasis on improving one's knowledge, building appliqué skills, and enhancing one's expertise is a priority. Stitching with both wool and cotton fabrics is enjoyed by all. 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. | Barbara Belcher, Winnie Miale, and Dianna Sheppard | 3rd Tuesday of each month 10 AM - 2 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Regency Park Branch Library ● 9701 Little Road ● New Port Richey, FL 34654 | |||
| Specialty Appliqué Group | Description | Leader | Meeting Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combo Club | If you like combining patchwork and applique, then this group is for you. Emphasis is on mastering machine piecing techniques to form unique patchwork designs and then pairing them with applique. Appliqué patterns combining both patchwork and applique designs are studied. And adding patchwork to unfinished applique quilt projects and/or adding applique to unfinished pieced quilt projects is explored. | Melissa Labella | 3rd Wednesday of each month 10 AM - 2 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library ● 2902 W. Bearss Avenue ● Tampa, FL 33618 | |||
| Creative Appliqué Quilt Group | The mission of this group is to explore new concepts and ideas to create original quilt designs. And the wide use of various fabric designs and colors is urged. Individual participation and the sharing of ideas is strongly encouraged to enhance the overall creativity process, knowledge, and expertise of the members. | Peggy Wattenbarger and Linda Woytisek | 3rd Monday of each month 10 AM - 3 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library ● 2902 W. Bearss Avenue ● Tampa, FL 33618 | |||
| Scrap Appliqué Quilt Group | There is nothing more fun than digging through a pile of scraps and finding a perfect piece of fabric for an applique project. In this group we focus on turning our scraps into a beautiful applique quilt creations. Come join our "Scrappy" Feather Princesses to learn and share new ways of utilizing your scraps and participate in group projects to enhance your scrapping skills. | Betty Jo Lecaroz | 1st Wednesday of each month 10 AM - 2 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library ● 2902 W. Bearss Avenue ● Tampa, FL 33618 | |||
| Wooly Chicks Quilt Group | 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. | Becky Gammons | 4th Friday of each month 10 AM - 3 PM |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library ● 2902 W. Bearss Avenue ● Tampa, FL 33618 | |||
| Contemporary Appliqué Quilt Group | This group is a creative space to explore bold shapes, unexpected fabrics, playful composition, and contemporary appliqué techniques. We experiment, share ideas, inspire one another and celebrate the joy of making one stitch, one layer and one artistic vision at a time. Come and stitch with us! | 10 AM - 2PM | |
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| Animal Appliqué Quilt Group | Appliqueing animal shapes, patterns, and designs in all quilt sizes and themes is the focus of this group. Playful as well as more traditional designs are admired. The use of a wide variety of quilter's cotton fabrics is encouraged, in every color of the spectrum. Implementing the appropriate applique techniques is encouraged, to get the desired results. And focusing on perfecting each step in the quilting process is also a top priority. | Lois Bretzlaff | Quarterly as Announced 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
| MEETING PLACE: Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library ● 2902 W. Bearss Avenue ● Tampa, FL 33618 | |||