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Jan resides in Beverly Hills, Florida with her husband Jim of 52 years and their two Yorkie mix rescue dogs Willie and Gracie.
Jan is a licensed Martha Pullen Instructor for heirloom and serger sewing. She is also a licensed Louise Cutting instructor as well as an accredited Jenny Haskins instructor. She enjoys teaching all types of sewing.
Jan is a former regional representative of the American Sewing Guild and is Director of the Florida Sewing Sew-Ciety.
She also serves on the Citrus County Retired Senior Volunteer Program Board as well as the Friends of the Nature Coast Volunteer Center Board.
Sandra Plumadore, Secretary
As State Secretary, Sandy is the liaison between the FSS Board of Directors and its members, providing contact information to potential and new members as well as
directing current members to the appropriate FSS officer/chair to answer questions about our organization.
Sandy lives in Citrus County.
Marta Mitchell, Treasurer
Martha resides in Quincy, FL with her husband of 29 years and a darling miniature dachshund, named Bitzy. She has two daughters, five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Martha is the President of the Greater Capital Area Chapter of FSS. She has served as the Vice-president of Membership for the Tallahassee quilt guild, Quilters Unlimited for 4 years and Treasurer of the guild another 4 years. She was president of the Tallahassee Chapter of ASG.
Martha has been sewing from a very young age, taught by her Mother and Grandmother. She is looking forward to retirement in the near future and devoting more time to her sewing and quilting.
Elizabeth lives in northern Florida with her husband, Jason.
She didn't start sewing until she got married in 2005, and she got introduced to the incredible world of creating things by her mother-in-law. Since then she has made some incredible friends and developed skills in sewing, quilting, and crocheting. She currently serves on the board as Newsletter Editor and welcomes feedback and suggestions from all members. didn't start sewing until she got married in 2005, and she got introduced to the incredible world of creating things by her mother-in-law. Since then she has made some incredible friends and developed skills in sewing, quilting, and crocheting. She currently serves on the board as Newsletter Editor and welcomes feedback and suggestions from all members.
Sue Spinicelli, President
Sue has lived in Orlando for 30 years with her husband. Sue enjoys spending time sewing, teaching and reading.Her current focus is learning how to fit garment patterns to get a sophisticated and professional look to her wardrobe. She currently teaches at The Sewing Studio, sewing guilds and gives private lessons. Sue is a certified FitNice educator and a charter member of FSS. Sue learned to sew at a young age and is constantly trying to improve her skills.
Carole Antis, Historian
As a retired high school business/computer teacher and yearbook advisor, I am now able to devote my time
doing what I love: sewing, quilting, and scrapbooking. I am a charter member of FSS and honored to be the FSS Historian. I am also the Programs Chair of the Citrus County Cracker Quilters and organize quilting retreats for the group and serve as the Programs Chair and Historian of the Nature Coast Chapter of ASG. I enjoy teaching beginning and intermediate quilting.
I feel very fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful group of women who have similar interests. I am honored to be able to use my skills to help others. Volunteering is something I feel very strongly about.
Pat Conkle, Community Service Chair
Sherry Shipman, Neighborhood Groups Coordinator
Patti Van Matre, Member-at-Large
Edie Townsend, Member-at-Large
Nettie Faye Williams, Sunshine Coordinator