February 2009
Quilt Show
Quilters' Crossing is the center of many exciting activities in the world of quilting and in community projects. Every member can be justifiably proud of the contributions to the art of quilting and to the community.
Foremost, it is a quilting club. It provides support and assistance to quilters at all skill levels. Many friendships develop and social activities are a pleasant part of the Clubs' function.
The purpose of the guild is to:
1. Promote cooperation and the exchange of ideas among those who love quilts and quilting
2. To encourage high standards of design and technique
3. To stimulate interest within the general area through quilt shows and demonstrations
4. To forward the club's philanthropic endeavors toward the community.
To benefit from Quilters' Crossing, one needs to have basic quilting skills. Membership consists of quilters at all levels of expertise. Members are interested in every facet of the art; traditional, pictorial and modern techniques are all explored. Many members are also involved in the wearable arts.
Quilters' Crossing is an active Club with continuing education and challenges to encourage growth in our membership's abilities and knowledge. The Club also brings in nationally known teachers. We've exhibited at the Dunedin Fine Arts, and have participated in two (2) international challenges with the displays touring the United Kingdom to raise funds for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
Quilt shows are held in the odd years and quilting "challenges" in the even years. Our most recent challenge was exhibited at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art. Our members were challenged to participate in A TRIBUTE TO FLORIDA IN FABRIC. These quilts were on display along with a collection of paintings by THE HIGHWAYMEN. See the link on the left for our Spring 2009 Quilt Show.
It is not all work, the Club's hospitality committee plans Spring and Christmas luncheons, a Cookie exchange, Fall picnics and numerous surprises.
We meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 10a.m. to 12p.m. at the Palm Harbor Rec Center, 1500 16th St., Palm Harbor, FL 34683. For a map click here.
From Tarpon Springs take Alt U.S. 19 South past Alderman to Nebraska turn left (@5th/3rd Bank), go to 16th St, turn left, the Rec Center will be on the right.
From Clearwater take U.S. 19 North past Tampa Rd. to Nebraska, turn left, go to 16th St, turn right, the Rec Center will be on the right.