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Florida  Celebrates  Quilts  2008

Quilt Show 2008 - January 11 and 12th, 2008

Vibrant Visions of Florida

Lee Civic Center and Fair grounds

11831 Bayshore Rd North Fort Myers, FL

              

A portion of proceeds from Boutique, Chinese Auction, Raffle quilt and Miniature Quilt Auction will benefit Susan G Komen for the Cure. All precedes from Post Cards for breast cancer will go to Susan G Komen.

 

Information about Teddy Pruett Quilt Appraiser

 

Show Hours                                      Admission

  Fri: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM                $7.00 per day, parking included

Sat: 9.00 AM to 5:00 PM                 Children under 12 admitted free

Co-Chairpersons:
Nadine Tourtillott - 239-948-0422
nadinecc@aol.com
Cathi Boerio - 239-432-9234
Gumshoe20@aol.c

Florida Celebrates Quilt 2008 - Vibrant Visions of Florida is an open judged biennial quilt show, sponsored by the Southwest Florida Quilters Guild. Our goal is to provide visitors with a feast of quilts never before seen in Southwest Florida! Ribbons are awarded for all first, second, third and honorable mention as well as Best of Show, Viewers Choice, Judges Choice, Best Hand Quilting, Best Machine Quilting, and President’s Choice. Our members and quilter’s from all areas of FL are invited to enter their work. Quilt Registration rules and form can be obtained  from our website and mailed to: Ann Slevin 264 Lake June Rd lake placid, FL 33852 email:  flquilter@aol.com

Our show will also feature an antique quilt display and special traveling exhibits, as well as exhibits from several groups within our guild; with a special spotlight on our featured “Art Quilter(s) of the year” The guild will also recognize a very special guild member (Our ray of sunshine) for outstanding workmanship and dedication to our guild. Some of her or his, work will be on special display. We hope you enjoy this fifth Florida Celebrates Quilts show, and we hope you will return for the next one in 2008!

Busses and large groups are always welcome. Pre-payment will insure that your group will be met at the bus with programs, and tickets  allowing a smooth flow through the entryway. A lounge is available for bus drivers and husbands to wait in comfort. Vicky Banks is in charge of making sure your stay with us is the best possible. Call Vicky for any additional information at: 239-936-0857 email: mrider@comcast.net  Parking is included in your ticket price. On site for 2,500 vehicles. Camper and RV hookups are also available. Please join us as we celebrate our 6th biennial quilt show!

Florida Celebrates Quilts 2008 - Vibrant Visions of Florida is an open judged show. Ribbons are awarded for all first; second, third and Honorable mention as well as Best of show, Best hand quilting, Best Machine quilting, Viewers choice and Vendors choice.

Quilt Show Information

Challenge Quilt Information

General Quilt Show Information

Challenge Information Letter

Quilt Show Judge Information

Show Categories

Challenge Rules

Quilt Show Committee

Quilt Show Rules
Participating Quilt Stores

Boutique Table Information

Quilt Show Registration Form
Challenge Entry Form

Vendors

Chinese Auction

FAQ about the Challenge Quilt

Hotel Information
Directions to Quilt Show

Post Cards For Breast Cancer

 

Advertising Information letter

Advertising Form

 

Door Prize Donors

 
 

 

2008 Raffle Quilt

This beautiful Raffle quilt was designed by member Mechelle Walker Machine quilted by member Linda Engelbrecht. Piecing was done by several members of the Southwest FL Quilters guild. Fabric sponsors were Quiltlovers Hangout of N. Fort Myers. S.E.W Studio of Naples FL and SusieQ's Quilts of N Fort Myers FL.

Tickets sales:  Katy McKenney. Katy can be reached at: dkrkmm@embarqmail.com Tickets are $1.00 each.
A job will done ladies!