Pinecone Quilt Workshop with Betty Ford-Smith

Sat Jun 20 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:30 pm UTC-04:00

Chelsea Art Center | Ocala

Barbara Fife
Publisher/HostBarbara Fife
Pinecone Quilt Workshop with Betty Ford-Smith
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Meet Betty Ford-Smith, nationally recognized Florida artist, quilter, and historian. Hear her story and begin your quilt with her guidance.
About this Event

Betty is the author of Pinecone Quilts, Keeping the Tradition Alive.

Her spectacular exhibit of quilts was recently on display for several months at the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala where thousands enjoyed a close-up view of these intricate handsewn creations.

Come to hear her fascinating story and begin your own small, quilted pinecone piece with Betty’s guidance.

  • What to Expect
    A brief history of Pinecone Quilts
    Hands-On–Begin to stitch your own 12″ x 12″ piece.
    Book signing (Bring your own book or purchase from Betty)
    Light Lunch Refreshments

WHAT TO BRING – A supply list will be available. Betty will have some Doll needles if you do not have any. She will provide a 12″ x 12″ quilting base to sew your points onto.

ABOUT BETTY FORD-SMITH

Betty began making Pinecone Quilts in 2004 under the apprenticeship of Miss Sue (Arlene Dennis), a 92 year old African American woman in Sebring, Florida. After Miss Sue’s passing in 2010, Betty went on to share the art form through lectures, exhibits, classes, museums, and consumer shows.

Website – pineconequilts.com

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chelsea Art Center, 3305 East Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, United States

Tickets

USD 71.21

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