At the December 10th guild meeting, be prepared to shop for beautiful hand-made items from some of the very creative members of our guild.  At this meeting, guests are welcome with no guest fee.  These are just a few samples of the many items that will be on display, cash or check payment requested.

Member vendors: Johneen Veneziano, Barbara Sferra, Naomi Klarberg, Christine Bunke, Betty Moulton, Barbara Allen, Liz Titus, Serena Berger, Nancy Mirman, Carol Auer, Eleanor Schmauser, Jennifer Larrabee, Kathleen Basso.

Buy a raffle ticket to win a super-sized basket full of amazing gifts arranged by Patricia Loquet.

Check our Member Activities page for specifics on activities.
Plan accordingly so you don’t miss anything!

• Super Saturday – Classes are filling up for the January 31^st Super Saturday.  Sign up online or at the Guild Meeting.Questions? Contact Kathy Tuttle.
• Red, White and Blue Challenge – Continue to create beautiful quilts that are due at the March 2026 meeting.  Questions? Contact Nancy Mirman.
• Retreats – Register for the Spring retreat at Mariandale, March 20th – 22^nd.  Questions? Contact Jody Sullivan.
• Ugly Fabric Auction – Continue to donate fabric for the auction at Comfort Quilts and Guild Meetings. Questions? Contact Liz Titus.

Member Activities Liaison, Rona Spar, activities@northernstarquilters.com

We are all disappointed that we’re not having a Quilt Show this spring, so perhaps you have decided not to bother with the Guild Challenge, BUT we will be displaying the Challenge at various libraries from April to December!

Celebrating 250 Years will be shown at the Mahopac Library in May, at the Somers Library in July and August, and at the Briarcliff Library in October.  We are working on other spaces for the remaining months, so if you would like the exhibit to be shown in your town, give me a call (Nancy Mirman 914-329-5290).

If you were not planning to participate, please reconsider.  We would like to have an outstanding display celebrating our country – and our Guild!  The project is not that big.  The rules are on our website but here are the major points

1. The size of the quilt must be 13” by 25” which are the proportions of our flag.  The quilt may be hung horizontally or vertically – your choice.
2. The colors will be red, white and blue.  You may use many different red fabrics and many different blue fabrics, but the white fabric should be solid with no print or white-on-white design.
3. Embellishments are permitted
4. Normally, a quilt should have 3 layers – top, batting and back.  To accommodate our fiber arts members, this rule can be adjusted to meet your artistic viewpoint.The
5. The deadline is the March meeting, March 18.

We’ve had several new members join the Guild since October bringing our membership number to 207. The New Member tables at our Guild meeting continue to be popular as new members get to know about all the Guild has to offer. It means a lot to new members if you stop by and say a quick hello before you settle down for our Guild meeting.

Please be on the lookout for an email containing a digital form of the updated Guild directory. You can save this to your device if you wish. There have been some changes and additions since the directory was printed in early October.

We wish everyone a joyous holiday season!
Jeanne Hinrichs and Shelley Lounsbury, membership@northernstarquilters.com

From Betsy Habich’s November lecture on thread painting

For information on our upcoming lectures and workshops, visit our Programs website page and click on the program you are interested in.
To sign up and pay for a workshop, CLICK HERE.

Questions? Contact Betty Moulton and Kathy Tuttle, programs@northernstarquilters.com.

*** Update – Late Start for Meeting – doors not open til 6pm, NO activities til then ***

Batik Sale – cash or checks – bring a shopping bag ***
$4/yard  –  1/4, 1/2, 1, and 2 yd + cuts

Thanks to a huge donation of batiks to Comfort Quilts, we have a fabric bonanza to share with guild members.
Hundreds of yards of batiks at amazing prices so bring $$$ (cash or check) and a shopping bag because you don’t want to miss out.

At the October meeting, Comfort Quilters summer quilts were a big hit!  Participating quilters were each given a random assortment of 12 fat quarters to make the quilt(s).  The raffle raised a record $740 and seven quilts were won!

L-R: Winners/Quilt Maker- Fran Jacobson/Barbara Allen, Rona Spar/Carol Auer, Narci Medina/Brenda Strauss, Sally Olson/Anne Chehebar, Carolyn Salon/Lorraine Mioducki, Lola Souza Judge/Shelley Lounsbury, Amanda Curley/Lefa Alksne

Lori Light Schmeidel took on a request for 12 twin size quilts for the Veterans Nursing Home in Montrose.  Plaid and white squares were cut from CQ fabrics, made into half square triangles and sewn together using a variety of settings.

Thanks to all who participated in making the Veterans’ Quilts:
Lefa Alksne, Carol Auer, Karen Carlson, Rosemary DePaola, JoAnne Hochstein, Patricia Loquet, Joanne Lubchenko, Althea Nolan, Debra Oaks, Mary Rossetti, Nim Smith, Brenda Strauss, Marie Sugar, Jody Sullivan, Joyce Sullivan, Kathy Vanacoro, Carolynn Young

Hello from Membership

Thank you to all who have renewed their membership. We are 201 members strong! Remember you can join at any time and be included in our online directory. Please be sure to spend a minute at the sign-in table. There is plenty of information about the Guild and its activities. Members can also pick up this year’s print directory (one per member please).

We have many new members. Stop by the new member table and introduce yourself to them. The monthly meetings have been so busy; a simple hello helps new members feel welcome.
Please correct the following in your print directory:
Cynthia Sherwin –  stillcrs@yahoo.com – Cos Cob CT 06870

See you at November’s meeting.
Your membership Team: Jeanne Hinrichs – hinrichsny@gmail.com,  Shelley Lounsbury – shlounz@gmail.com

From Pat Pauley’s October Lecture

For information on this year’s lectures and workshops, visit our Programs website page and click on the workshop you are interested in. To sign up and pay, CLICK HERE.

Questions? Contact Katie O’Brien, programs@northernstarquilters.com.

November – Betsy Habich
Lecture 11/19/25 – Thread Painting
Workshop 11/20/25 – Thread Painting 101

Attention Free Motion Quilters! In this class we will learn how to combine colors and create texture using thread to create a realistic tapestry-like image! Bring a good quality photo and take your stitching skills to the next level with concrete instruction. You will be amazed at what you can create!

October Quilt Raffle!

At the October meeting, be sure to admire the display of our CQ summer project quilts, all made with batiks!
Buy lots of raffle tickets ($5 each) and support CQ, winner(s) get to pick the quilt of their choice to take home!

Meanwhile, here are some of our other comfort quilts distributed in September.

Thank you to everyone who renewed or became a new member for the 2025/26 Guild year.  We have 196 members as of the end of September.  September 30th was the last date to renew and be included in the print directory.  But, not to worry, all renewals after that date will be included in our online directory which is emailed to all members several times a year.  Carol Sterk and the Membership committee hosted a very successful Meet and Greet for new members in September.  A second Meet and Greet will be held on October 5th at Rosemary DePaola’s home.  If you are a new member interested in attending, please reach out to Shelly or Jeanne. We send a big Thank You to Carol and Rosemary for hosting these events.

We have 8 new members since July 2025. Please stop by the New Member table at our October meeting and welcome Diane Calesso, Arthur Linker, Amy Locitzer, Laura Lustbader, Jane Pinchuck, Joanne Scolaro and Cynthia Sherman.

Should you have any membership questions, email us or stop by the Membership Table at our October meeting.  See you soon!
Jeanne Hinrichs – hinrichsny@gmail.com,  Shelley Lounsbury – shlounz@gmail.com

 Don’t let this be your last email – Renew online – nsqg.formstack.com/forms/nsqg_member_registration_cc

Pictures from the September workshop

For information on this year’s lectures and workshops, visit our Programs website page and click on the workshop you are interested in. To sign up and pay, CLICK HERE.

Questions? Contact Katie O’Brien, programs@northernstarquilters.com.

October – Pat Pauly
Lecture 10/15/25 – Traditional Meets Contemporary
Workshop 10/16/25 – Within a Frame

This is the workshop for using your big, beautiful prints! In this workshop, we will create a quilt designed around a central block- known as a medallion quilt. We will think about color, scale, and value as we learn a new technique for scrambling fabrics to create our own unique quilts!

November – Betsy Habich
Lecture 11/19/25 – Thread Painting
Workshop 11/20/25 – Thread Painting 101

Attention Free Motion Quilters! In this class we will learn how to combine colors and create texture using thread to create a realistic tapestry-like image! Bring a good quality photo and take your stitching skills to the next level with concrete instruction. You will be amazed at what you can create!

We are so happy to welcome our guild members back for an exciting year of programs! Part of your guild membership fee brings incredibly talented speakers and hands-on workshops right here to the Northern Star Quilt Guild! Taking a workshop can not only help you improve your skills, but it can help you be part of the fantastic social connections that are the fabric (excuse the pun!) of our guild. We encourage you to take advantage of the programs to improve your quilting practice. I’ve been quilting for twenty years, and just learned that if I am piecing two long strips of fabric together, draping them over my shoulder will more smoothly feed my sewing machine! You never know what tips and tricks you will learn when you stretch yourself and you never know what new friend you might meet! Please join us for our upcoming workshops this fall!

For more information, visit our Programs site and click on the workshop you are interested in. To sign up and pay, CLICK HERE.

September

Valerie Maser Flanagan
Lecture 9/17/25 – Line as a design Focus
Workshop 9/18/25 – Designing Without Rulers 

Have you ever looked at a quilt and felt arrested, wanting to stop and look at each block? When you create lines without rulers, you add your own unique hand to the look of your blocks. The effect can create a strong visual impact with very simple lines and blocks. In this workshop, you will learn to design your own quilt composition, first using black and white fabrics, and then, if  you wish, moving on to solid color fabrics. You may make one large composition, or a few smaller ones.

October

Pat Pauly
Lecture 10/15/25 – Traditional Meets Contemporary
Workshop 10/16/25 – Within a Frame

This is the workshop for using your big, beautiful prints! In this workshop, we will create a quilt designed around a central block- known as a medallion quilt. We will think about color, scale, and value as we learn a new technique for scrambling fabrics to create our own unique quilts!

November

Betsy Habich
Lecture 11/19/25 – Thread Painting
Workshop 11/20/25 – Thread Painting 101

Attention Free Motion Quilters! In this class we will learn how to combine colors and create texture using thread to create a realistic tapestry-like image! Bring a good quality photo and take your stitching skills to the next level with concrete instruction. You will be amazed at what you can create!

Questions? Contact Katie O’Brien, programs@northernstarquilters.com.

Along with lectures and workshops, we have a lot going on!  Be sure to mark your calendars and make your plans so you don’t miss this year’s additional member activities.

Member Activities Liaison, Rona Spar, activities@northernstarquilters.com

• WINNERS CHOICE QUILT DISPLAY & RAFFLE (October 15 meeting)
  Comfort Quilters display the results of this year’s summer quilting project and raffle off one or more of the quilts, you get to choose. Coordinated by Comfort Quilters.
• SATURDAY SIT & SEW (October 18)
  Hang out and sew with fellow guild members.  Bring your sewing machine and project supplies (ironing and cutting stations provided).  The full session costs $5 (9am-5pm, bring your own lunch) with half-day options for $3 (9-1pm or 1-5pm).  Preregistration is required, cash payment will be collected at the door. To register, contact coordinator Joanne Visovsky, jvisovsky@gmail.com.
• BATIK BLOWOUT (November 19 meeting)
  Thanks to a huge donation of batiks to Comfort Quilts, we have a batik bonanza in 1/4, 1/2, 1, and 2 yd+ cuts at $4 per yard.
  Over a thousand yards of batiks at amazing prices so come early with your $$$ and a shopping bag.  Coordinator is Karen Carlson, comfortquilts@northernstarquilters.com
• HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE (December 10 meeting)
  Back by popular demand is our member-to-member holiday boutique.  Items handmade by members may be sold at this event.  There will be a charge of $10 per half table.  If you are interested in vending at the Holiday Boutique, please email me with the type of item that you wish to sell.  Coordinator is Rona Spar, ronquilter@gmail.com
• SUPER SATURDAY (January  31)
  Excitement is growing for this year’s Super Saturday, which is scheduled for January 31^st, 8:30 – 3:30 with a snow date of February 7^th.  Most classes have been identified, but we are still looking for someone to offer a modern quilting class.  If you are interested in teaching this class, contact Kathy Tuttle.  All classes will be announced at the October meeting where you can signup there or online.  The cost including lunch is $30. The classes and supply lists will be on the NSQG website when available.   Coordinator is Kathy Tuttle, kathytuttle9@gmail.com.
• QUILTING RETREATS (November&March)
  The November Retreat is full, but you can put your name on a waiting list.  The Spring Retreat will take place March 20-22 at the Center at Mariandale.  Coordinator is Jody Sullivan, jodysull@optonline.net.
• RED, WHITE and BLUE CHALLENGE (March/April)
  Are you working on your 2025-26 challenge yet?  It is based on our country’s 250^th anniversary.  The parameters are listed on our website challenge page,  due date is the March meeting, voting display is April.   Coordinator is Nancy Mirman, nmirman@optonline.net.
• UGLY FABRIC AUCTION (May 20 meeting)
  Bring your ‘Ugly Fabrics’ to guild meetings and Comfort Quilts meetings, September thru April.  Coordinator  is Liz Titus, bt97mail@gmail.com.
• SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS (SIGs)
  • Improv I – meeting on Zoom and in person (currently full).
  • Improv II – meeting the last Thursday of the month at 10 AM on Zoom and in person, currently room for more members.  Contact Rita Romeu, ritabell255@gmail.com.
  • Inspired by Art – meeting the last Tuesday of the month on Zoom, currently room for more members.  The first meeting will be September 30^th at 7:00 PM.  Before summer break, we explored the idea of making portraits in different styles, but did not make a final decision about our challenge yet.  Contact Tamar Drucker, tedquilt@gmail.com or Carol Weber, cwquilt@icloud.com.
  • Scrappy SIG – meeting the 1^st Tuesday of each month at 9:30 AM on Zoom, currently room for more members. Contact Jennifer Larrabee, jeneric829@optonline.net
  • Skill Building SIG – meeting before each guild meeting at Fox Lane HS at 5:00 PM, for beginners or those who want to improve their skills.  Contact Fran Jacobson, fjacobson12@gmail.com.
• TRIPS – if you want to organize a one-day trip to a quilt related spot, please contact Rona Spar, activities@northernstarquilters.com

Shelley Lounsbury and I welcome you to the new quilting year!  We are new in our Membership role and have enjoyed seeing so many returning and new members.

Please remember to stop at the Membership table at our September meeting to sign in and say hello. New members will be able to collect their name badges. Membership has a table set aside for new members. It is a fun way to meet other new members and learn about Guild activities.

New members should be on the lookout for a September email inviting you to a fall meet and greet event.
If you are a returning member, please stop by and greet our newest quilters.

If you haven’t renewed your membership and would like to be included in the hard copy of the Membership Directory for 2025-2026, this is the time to do it! The deadline for inclusion in the Directory is September 28, 2025. The Directory goes to the printer during the first week in October.

Three ways to renew:
• Renew online right now!    nsqg.formstack.com/forms/nsqg_member_registration_cc
• Print your registration form and check to the next Comfort Quilts meeting or to the September 17th guild meeting.
• Print and mail your registration form and check for $45 to NSQG, PO Box 232, Somers, NY 10589 Please note that checks sent to the PO box are picked up by a board member about once per week and are then passed along to the membership team. If you would like to be included in the hard copy of the Membership Directory, remember to allow plenty of time for processing.

Photos for the Membership Directory Pictures will be postage stamp size and cropped to include only your face. Use a selfie, favorite recent photo, special event photo, professional shot, … Photos can be emailed to membership@northernstarquilters.com. Shelley will be on hand to take a photo at the September guild meeting should you prefer not to do it yourself.  September 28 is our deadline for accepting membership renewals and photos for inclusion in our 2025-2026 printed directory, which will be available at our October guild meeting. We hope you will stop by the sign-in table at our September meeting to have your photo taken if we do not yet have one of you for the directory.

See you soon!
Jeanne Hinrichs and Shelley Lounsbury membership@northernstarquilters.com

Doors ready to open!

The quilt show is over for another year and what a fabulous show we had!  We had about 1100  visitors to the show who enjoyed our beautiful quilt exhibits, shopped at the vendor booths and learned something new with our guest speaker.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and talents to make this show such a success!  A special thanks to the quilt show committee who made my job so much easier – I appreciate all of your hard work!

If anyone is interested in chairing a committee for next year’s quilt show – please reach out to me. My contact info is in the Guild directory.

Thank you!

Debby Warren

Viewers Choice by Debby Siccardi – The More the Merrier

Click HERE to see more show quilts
And  HERE to see the quilts going up
And HERE to see Sue Benner setting up
And HERE to see some Fusing the Grid workshop results
And another chance to read the Threads article about World of Quilts.

Some Quilt Display Statistics:

This year’s quilt show was truly a resounding success, leaving attendees inspired and engaged throughout the weekend. A major highlight was our keynote speaker, Sue Benner, who captivated audiences with her expertise and creative insights and who wowed viewers with the stunning exhibition of her quilts.

Behind the scenes, a dedicated group of volunteers worked tirelessly to ensure that Sue’s lectures, exhibition, and workshop ran smoothly.  I would like to express my immense gratitude to several key individuals whose contributions made a significant impact:

• Deborah Tashjian and Betty Moulton: Thank you for going the extra miles to take Sue to and from the airport and for facilitating a seamless two-day workshop.
• Gloria Michaelis: You were truly the hostess with the mostest, welcoming Sue into your home with your genuine smile, morning coffee, thoughtfulness, conversations, and all the dinner dates.
• Debby Warren and Anne McDonald: There was an 11th hour need for a banner and you two pulled it off 🙂 You saw a need. You got it done. So appreciated . . .
• Katharine Heller: Your assistance in preparing 18 quilts for hanging was essential!
• Linda Stern and Betty Moulton: Thank you for your help during Sue’s lectures, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
• Gloria Michaelis and Linda Stern: Thanks for packing lunches for Sue (and Paula Nadelstern) during the quilt show.
• Katharine Heller, Claire Benn, Marie Martin, and Betty Moulton: It took an attentive and organized crew to rebox Sue’s quilts for return shipping to Texas. Thank you so much! And for Jane Eyes who lugged these 41.3 pounds of quilts from Purchase to FedEx.
• Katharine Heller for being the “perfect walking partner.”

Sue expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the hospitality she received during her time with us. She shared with me, “Your peeps are my peeps,” which perfectly captures the wonderful connections she formed at the quilt show and throughout the two days of the workshop.

It is this sense of connection and support that makes the NSQG community truly special for all of us. The friendships and camaraderie we share foster an environment where creativity flourishes and everyone feels valued and appreciated.
Jo Thomas

The raffle baskets team would like to thank everyone who donated items to the TAKE A CHANCE raffle booth at this year’s quilt show.  It was a lot of fun to put together!  We extend a special thanks to Lisa Alfonzetti of Pins and Needles in Mount Kisco for, once again, generously donating a sewing machine to our booth!  Peggy Slater was the lucky winner of the Bernette 08 straight stitch sewing machine.

We had 18 spectacular raffle baskets on display this year.  Some were donated by members of special interest groups in our guild;  others were given to us by individuals.  Our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to them!  It is by virtue of our collective efforts that the booth was able to raise $3,540.00 to help fund programs for our members.

• Bernette 08 sewing machine: Peggy Slater
• Blue Ribbon Baking: Joanne Visovsky
• Pantone and Kona Colors of the Year: Pat Woodley
• Accuquilt Go! Me Fabric Cutting System: Hope Bak
• Island Batiks Collection: Jamie Hasl
• Quilting Basket with Batting: Linda Rubenstein
• Handmade Cards with Matching Envelopes: Rita Romeu
• Fiskars Fabric Cutting Set with Notions: Patricia Loquet
• International Fabrics Collection: Lisa Kehrle
• Dog Lovers: Dorrie Panayotou
• Coffee Maker and Milk Frother Basket: Kathy Curtin
• Pre-K Reading and Learning: Susan Deshensky
• Quiltworx Judy Niemeyer Collection: Mary Kozlowski
• Welcome Baby Girl: Lynne Foley
• Someone’s in the Kitchen: Jennifer Travis
• Quilter’s Travel Tote with Quilting Notions: Rita Romeu
• Spa Basket: Donna Brunell
• Batiks Galore (fat quarters in strip-pieced basket): Kasey Maikshilo
• Ceramic Bowl and Champagne in Wooden Bread Box: Shelley Lounsbury

Shelley Lounsbury, Rita Romeu and Kate Longo

Thanks to all those who contributed quilts and helped man our  amazing Comfort Quilt display and sale booth.  Twenty-three quilts were sold and around $2600 raised to help defray expenses!

At the next Guild meeting, the Guild will be presenting Mt. Tremper Outdoor Ministries with a check for $5,100 to fund scholarships to Camp Herrlich, all thanks to the generous quilting talent, salesmanship and hard cash from the membership!  We can all feel very happy that these proceeds will be providing children who would not otherwise have had the opportunity, fun and enriching camp experiences in the great outdoors this summer.

Congratulations again to the winner of the “Supernova “quilt, Marty Collins!  All of Marty’s children attended Camp Herrlich and she was delighted to have been able to support the Camp and to become the proud owner of the quilt.

Looking ahead …….

We will be “unveiling” the 2026 Raffle Quilt this fall, so watch this space!!

As you enjoy all your summer activities, please consider volunteering to organize the raffle quilt for 2027!  The raffle quilt is a wonderful tradition and advertisement for the Guild, and we spread goodwill and support worthy organizations in our community. Give me a call or drop me an email if you would be interested.

Happy summer!
Anne Chehebar, charitable@northernstarquilters.com

* Lancaster Trip to Mancuso Quilt Show, Sept 12-13th

If you are thinking of signing up for the September 12^th – 13^th bus trip to the Mancuso Quilt Show in Pennsylvania, please send your reservation ASAP to Christine Bunke.  All details and the reservation form are on our trip website page.

REMEMBER: TO AVOID CANCELLATION THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF RESERVATIONS (30) MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 30^TH.

If interested, please don’t delay! Non-members are welcome to join the fun.
Contact Christine Bunke at chrisme214@aol.com

* Ugly Fabric Auction Follow-Up

Liz Titus, our exceptional auctioneer, led us in an exciting meeting of bidding and buying that brought $1695 into the Guild’s coffers.  She collected, organized and stored the fabrics for a year, bringing us to the May auction which entertained and delighted our members.
THANK YOU, LIZ, FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!

* June Meeting Displays

Eleven of our members have volunteered to display various projects and ideas at the June Salad Supper.  They will be sharing the instructions you will need to make those projects.  Make sure to check out the colorful objects on display.

* Mariandale Quilt Retreat

The fall retreat is scheduled for November 3-5 (Monday-Wednesday) at the Center at Mariandale. It’s already almost completely booked, so if you’re interested, please contact Jody Sullivan (jodysull@optonline.net).

* NSQG 2026 Challenge – Celebrating 250 Years!

On July 4, 2026, our country will be 250 years old.  The challenge this year will honor this wonderful anniversary by using red, white and blue.  The quilts will be collected at the March meeting.  At the April meeting, the quilts will be on display, and ribbons will be awarded.  The quilts will be held until the Guild show in May at which time they will be on display again.  You can find additional info and requirements on the challenge website page.
Questions, contact Nancy Mirman.

Next Year’s Updates In Progress! Keep checking our Calendar …

Click to enlarge

Questions? Contact Jo Thomas or Katie O’Brien, programs@northernstarquilters.com.

Joanne and I have been working together on Membership since September 2019. Over the past six years, there has been an increase in membership from 174 members to our current total of 239.  During COVID, we made a concerted effort to stay connected with you and find ways of stabilizing membership at a time when our numbers had started to decline. To this end, we introduced member photos to the Membership Directory and began to send out welcome letters to new members that included detailed, up-to-date information on guild activities. With the return of live meetings, Joanne created new member badges with large, readable names, and we decided to start putting together new member folders, the blue ones that many of you have received at your first meeting. More recently, Joanne and I introduced the Meet and Greet program for new members and re-introduced the New Members Table at guild meetings. Most of all, we have tried to make everyone feel welcome! We are delighted to know that we will be leaving our responsibilities in the very capable hands of Shelley Lounsbury and Jeanne Heinrich, Membership co-chairs for 2025-2026. We wish them well and have no doubt that they will do a fantastic job!

Please join Joanne and I in welcoming our newest Members, Caren Litvin of Bronxville, Naomi Klarberg of Mohegan Lake, Mary Loeffler of Irvington, Ann Malavet of Carle Place, Norma Harnett of Scarsdale, Karen Miura of Hopewell Junction and Josephine Schweiloch of Armonk and returning members, Karen Eckmeier and Barbara Marcone of Kent, CT.

This is the time of year to start thinking about renewing your membership for 2025-2026. You can register by check at the June Salad Supper or online at any time.

Wishing you many peaceful hours of quilting over the summer break! As the song goes, See you in September!
Carol Sterk and Joanne Visovsky, membership@northernstarquilters.com

Have a great time at the Quilt Show!

If you still have Raffle Quilt tickets that you would like to enter into the drawing for this year’s beautiful Supernova quilt, please stop by the Quilt Raffle table at the Quilt Show where the quilt will be on display.

The drawing for the winning raffle ticket will take place at the May Guild Meeting on Wednesday, May 21.  Good luck to all our ticket holders!

Also at the May meeting, all members present will have the opportunity to vote for the charity that will receive the proceeds of the 2026 Quilt Raffle.

This year, two very worthy charities who serve our local communities, have been proposed by Guild members.  These are:
Neighbors Link, sponsored by Jennifer Kramer, and The Westchester Institute of Human Development, sponsored by Janet Wright

Neighbors Link, with community centers in Mount Kisco, Ossining and Yonkers, provides comprehensive support services that allow immigrant families to build stability and thrive socially and economically.

The Westchester Institute of Human Development is a comprehensive resource for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and vulnerable children, providing direct services, professional education programs, research, technical assistance and information.

At this month’s Guild meeting, Jennifer and Janet will make brief presentations about their sponsored charities and respond to any questions you may have.  These presentations will be followed by an anonymous vote of the members.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Quilt Show and the Guild meeting!
Anne Chehebar, Charitable Activities

Ugly Fabric Auction – 

Bring your cash and checks to get great bargains on bundles of fabulous fabrics.  Bid along as Liz Titus auctions off colorful fabric lots to add to your stash.

Salad Supper with Projects and Tips Display, June 18th  – 

Enjoy supper with your NSQG friends and browse through projects and tips which will be shared with you by some of our talented members.

Lancaster Trip to Mancuso Quilt Show, Sept 12-13th – 

Join up for our annual trip to Pennsylvania Dutch country to attend the Mancuso Quilt Show.  Trip includes transportation on a spiffy bus, stops at 3 quilt shops, meals and  overnight at a hotel.  You will find all details and registration form on the website.  Details and registration can be found on the NSQG website.
Sign up before all the seats are sold.  Non-members are welcome.    Questions, contact Christine Bunke at chrisme214@aol.com

Rona Spar, activities@northernstarquilters.com

You can always check out our upcoming lectures and workshops on our website – see our Calendar.

Questions? Contact Jo Thomas, programs@northernstarquilters.com.