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1 Jan, 2018

Membership Information

2018-01-20T20:35:04-05:00Hospitality, Library, Membership|

Happy 2018!

Your fellow NSQG members would love to see your quilts displayed.  If you would like to have a Member Showcase in March, please contact Jennifer Kramer at Membership@Northernstarquilters.com.

Don’t forget our website has a section on the home page to post information about member shows and awards as well as local area events (non-business related) – submit information to Karen Carlson, news@northernstarquilters.com

We also have a section for quilt business advertisers. If you are aware of any quilt shops or other quilting related businesses that might like to advertise on our website, please contact Julie Long, communications@northernstarquilters.com

This month we would ask the members whose names begin with J, K, and L to bring in snacks for the meeting.  Thank you!

*Library*

2018 is going to be a great year for quilting so stop by the library and take a look at all the wonderful books, DVD’s and magazine we have!
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We need help locating a couple of books which were left at the December Guild Meeting, on the tables around where the library sets up, before any guild members arrived at the school.  Please email me if you have any information on where they might be. They are Focus on Features and Photo-Inspired Art Quilts.
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 Don’t forget to return any books or materials you have when we meet in January. Please return them to a library volunteer or a board member so they don’t get lost – never just leave them on a table even when we are there.
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Thank you, Elizabeth Cook, Library@northernstarquilters.com
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1 Jan, 2018

Programs

2018-01-20T17:35:02-05:00SIGs, Special Events, Workshops|

*Lectures & Workshops*

Remember our January meeting showcases special member taught demonstrations. Check them out here!

Last chance to get that ‘ugly’ fabric to Donna Chambers for the February auction.

*Special Events*

Super Saturday – February 17th 2018 at Yorktown Presbyterian Church
Super Saturday will be here before you know it. Registration continues at the January meeting, after that call or e-mail me with your class request. The fee is $20, payable in advance, for one class for the whole day and lunch.  Eight different classes are offered, as well as an “open sew” session; they are detailed on our website.
It promises to be an exciting and educational day as well as great socializing with fellow guild members. I hope to see many of you there.
Click here for details, photos, and supplies on classes offered.
Pooa Bloomberg, supersaturday@northernstarquilters.com
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Lancaster Trip
Sign-ups for the Lancaster Trip will continue at the January meeting.  Join us March 23-24, 2018 for shopping and a day at the AQS Lancaster Quilt Show.  The cost of the trip is $170 per person based on double occupancy at the hotel.  Detailed itineraries will be available at the meeting.  Please join us!
Jen Cannizzaro, trips@northernstarquilters.com
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Guild Challenge – Quilts Inspired by Doors
Quilts are due at the January meeting and voting will take place at the February meeting.
Any questions,  contact Carla Wdowski, specialevents@northernstarquilters.com.

*SIGs*

ImPrOv Sig…Meg Mooar & Jane Eyes
We’re looking forward to your interpretation of a Roman coins design. Make it any size and shape and include the fabulous color turquoise. Also bring your suggestions for a group challenge for the quilt show display.
EQ Sig…Mary Cannizzaro
The EQ Sig will meet at the January meeting. Same time, same place….5:45 pm – back of cafeteria…
Landscape Sig…Donald Gough
The next Landscape SIG meeting will be Saturday January 27th from 1pm to 3pm at the FABRIC MART quilt shop in Yorktown.

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1 Jan, 2018

Charitable Activities

2018-01-28T08:26:54-05:00Charitable Activities|

Comfort Quilters December 2017 Meeting – photo thanks to Rona Spar and Barbara Powers

Comfort Quilts  – 184 quilts have been donated by NSQG since September, 2017. Forty-five of those quilts have been devotedly overseen by Barbara Powers for the children at the Behavioral Center. During a low point in their lives, these children will be able to curl up with a quilt and a tissue holder especially made by Patricia Loquet as they gather for movie and quilt night on Christmas Eve.

Raffle Charity Nomination – Do you have a 501c3 charity you would like the guild to sponsor at our 2019 Quilt Show? Applications can be submitted to Althea Nolan. The forms and needed information can be found here or via the website or you can contact Althea, charitable@northernstarquilters.com

althea s. nolan, Charitable Activities Chair

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1 Dec, 2017

President’s Message

2018-01-28T09:32:37-05:00President's Message|

It seems as if the cold weather is finally here.  The good news about that is, we now have a good reason to stay inside and quilt.  Don’t forget, the challenge quilts are due at our January meeting and quilt registration for the World of Quilts XXXIX show starts in January as well.

Thank you to everyone who brought food items in November to donate to the local food pantries.  If you missed the opportunity to bring an item, you can always contact your local food pantry directly to make a donation.  I recently attended a presentation by a representative of the Food Bank for Westchester and she stated that one in every five Westchester residents are in need of food assistance, so your donations are greatly appreciated.

For the past two years the Guild has donated a Comfort Quilt to Kennedy Catholic to include in their November live auction fund raiser.  The donation is made in the name of Sister Barbara as a replacement for the doll wardrobes she made for the event.  I am pleased to report that this year’s donation was auctioned off for $240.

I want to bring up something about the “free” table at the meetings.  Please be aware that any items that are not taken by members get tossed out.  I have noticed that the amount of fabric, patterns, magazines, etc. has been growing and sometimes I almost fill a garbage can with the rejects.  Please look at what you are bringing.  Try to limit it to materials used for quilting that are truly usable.  We can’t expect to have Kennedy Catholic to take care of disposing of our trash.

I wish everyone a wonderful and happy holiday season.

Susan Fasnacht, president@northernstarquilters.com

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1 Dec, 2017

Membership Information

2017-12-01T12:51:42-05:00Hospitality, Library, Membership|

Hospitality-MIcki Green,Christine Langan

The December meeting is a time for ALL members to bring a snack to celebrate the season together. A small plate of cookies or other snack will be enjoyed by all!

Snack raffle tickets from the October and November meetings will be honored in the Holiday raffle. Try to remember where you saved your ticket and be sure to retain the “keep” half when you deposit it in the raffle containers 🙂

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1 Dec, 2017

Programs

2017-12-05T12:00:19-05:00SIGs, Special Events, Workshops|

*Lectures & Workshops*

Our December lecture is by Natalya Aikens,  ‘Sustainable Practices in Art Quilts’.

What materials can you use in an art quilt? Anything you can stitch through! There is a certain thrill you get when buying new fabric or thread, but what if you instead got a thrill from figuring out new uses for old materials? Natalya goes through all the things you can stitch by hand and by machine to add an unexpected and wonderful texture to your artwork.

Learning all the tricks at Debbie Bein’s November workshop!

*Special Events*

Super Saturday on February 17th 2018

We will continue registration at the next meetings, but feel free to call or e-mail me with your class request. The fee is $20, payable in advance, for one class for the whole day and lunch.  The location is again the Yorktown Presbyterian Church on Route 202 and 35.  This is a single-level venue, friendly and comfortable, spacious and warm.  Our aim is to enable any interested guild member to participate in the event.
Foundation Paper Piecing – Stained Glass Windows – Susan Deshensky
Hand embroidery – Luann Bruce
English Paper Piecing Class – Diane Linker
Pictorial quilt with sheers and lace fabric – Tamar Drucker
Beading on Quilts and Wearables – Barbara Sferra
Fuse, Cut, and Fold – Carolyn Salon
Recover a folding chair back and seat – Donna Chambers
Fidget Quilts – Open Sew – Janice Hardy

Click here for details, photos, and supplies on classes offered.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Lancaster Trip

Sign-ups for the Lancaster Trip will continue at the December meeting.  Join us March 23-24, 2018 for shopping and a day at the AQS Lancaster Quilt Show.  The cost of the trip is $170 per person based on double occupancy at the hotel.  Detailed itineraries will be available at the meeting.  Please join us!

Jen Cannizzaro, trips@northernstarquilters.com

Guild Challenge

Quilts Inspired by Doors – Quilt Challenge deadline is at the January meeting and voting will take place at the February meeting.  You still have plenty of time to finish the quilt!

Please check here  for guidelines or contact Carla Wdowski, specialevents@northernstarquilters.com.

We are looking forward to seeing your creativity!

*SIG's*

Art Quilt Sig…
We will be meeting at 5:45 before the meeting in the teacher’s lounge.  This month will be the reveal of the “natural” mini challenge.  It does not need to be a completed project, so please bring what you have done!
 Landscape SIG…
The next meeting will be Saturday, December 16th, from 1pm to 3pm at the FABRIC MART quilt shop in Yorktown.
 Long Arm Sig…
There will be no December Meeting!
 ImPrOv Sig…
We’re looking forward to your interpretation of this month’s challenge – riff on a traditional block. You may use as many fabrics as you wish and  make it square. We’re planning a demo, too.
 EQ Sig…
The EQ Sig will meet at the December meeting. Same time, same place….5:45  pm – back of cafeteria…
 Paper Piecing SIG…
We will be meeting on Wednesday, December 13th from 10-1 at Fabric Mart, Yorktown Heights.
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1 Dec, 2017

Charitable Activities

2017-12-01T12:44:59-05:00Charitable Activities|

Quilt Show Raffle – Return your raffle stub ticket money at any of our guild meetings or mail them in. Those who have not picked up their raffle ticket packets  or who need extra tickets can pick them up at the meeting. Be sure to check out prizes here (including a Bernina machine from Pins and Needles)

Comfort Quilt Holiday Boutique – $383.00 was made to help support Guild activities and members got some great deals!  See you next year!

Comfort Quilt Meetings – Time to make your New Year Resolution and plan to attend Comfort Quilts.  All members are invited to our Wednesday meetings at the Ambulance Corp in North Salem to make quilts for folks in need.

The 2018 CQ schedule is as follow:  Jan 3,17, Feb 7,21, Mar 7,21, Apr 4,18, May 9,23 (***May is 2nd and 4th Wednesday NOT the usual 1st and 3rd).  Always check with Carol Auer or Karen Carlson for possible cancellations if you are not on the Comfort Quilt mailing list.

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1 Nov, 2017

President’s Message

2017-11-01T16:50:31-04:00President's Message|

An early Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!  Remember because of Thanksgiving, our meeting will be held a week earlier than normal on November 14.  We will have our own Debbie Bein speaking to us that evening and holding the workshop the following day.  For those of you at the October lecture, I expect that the audio will be working better – it turns out the mic had fallen off the stage earlier in the evening which caused it to malfunction.  It should be fixed for November.

We will be holding a modified Holiday Boutique prior to the meeting.  We had only a couple of members sign up to sell items plus the Comfort Quilt tables.  Rather than cancel the entire boutique, we will hold a scaled down version in the hallway next to the auditorium doors (not in the lobby).  “Doors” will open at 6:00.

I had mentioned in the October meeting reminders that the doors to the lobby will be open for those of you who would like to avoid having to walk up the long ramp to the cafeteria. Although I was told a few days before the meeting that would be the case, when I arrived they were locked.  I asked bm liaison about it and he said that they cannot leave the doors unlocked, but people can use them if someone lets them in.  I will look into this more, but for now, if you do want to use that entrance plan on having to call someone who is already at the school to let you in.

I am still looking for a new Special Events Chairperson.  Susan Deshensky has found that with getting her teaching business going along with her other activities, she needed to step down from the Board.  We wish her good luck with her new endeavor.  The Special Events position is not overly time consuming.  You are responsible for overseeing the Boutiques (Nov. and May), the Guild Challenge, Lancaster Trip, and Super Saturday.  Each of these activities has a person running them and doing the detailed coordination.  The Special Events Chairperson needs to act as their liaison to the Board and oversee what they are doing to make sure things are getting done.  If you are looking for a way to become a little more active in the Guild, it is a good opportunity to do so.  You’ll find you learn more about what we do and it is a great way to meet other members.

The Quilt Show Committee received some great news this past month.  The Dutch collection of the new Cherrywood Fabrics Van Gough exhibit will be displayed at our show in May!  The Cherrywood exhibits are present in most of the national and regional shows, so it is fantastic that we will have the works at our quilt show. Congratulations to Chris and Noreen for procuring this exhibit.

Susan Fasnacht, president@northernstarquilters.com

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1 Nov, 2017

Membership Information

2017-11-09T08:54:33-05:00Hospitality, Library, Membership|

Hello Quilters.  The new Membership Books for 2017-2018 are going to the printer this week!  Please stop by the welcome table to pick up your copy.  Jennifer Kramer, membership@northernstarquilters.com.

*Guild Website and Email Communications–news@northernstarquilters.com*

 Originally, Communications was responsible for developing and mailing a monthly printed newsletter  to all members containing guild information and current updates.  The internet grew and a website was added with general information.  The cost of printing and mailing a newsletter became prohibitive and emailing replaced postal mail.  A few years ago, supporting a separate email newsletter as well as a website became unmanageable and the monthly newsletter information was folded into an expanded website.

The guild website maintains information about the many different facets of the guild, a calendar of upcoming events, and highlights of current guild activities as well as relevant local events and member accomplishments.  It also includes a blog (online journal) of updates from Board members. These monthly updates were the main component of the old printed/emailed newsletter and can now be found under  ‘Latest News’ on the website’s main screen(home page) starting the beginning of every month.

A few days later, a fairly automatic process emails these posts to members –  ‘News & Updates from Northern Star Quilters Guild’ .  This email blast of blog posts is still referred to as the ‘newsletter’.  Past blog posts can be found via ‘Archives’ in the footer at the bottom of the website page.

Another email,  ‘Monthly Meeting Reminders’ is sent to all members just a few days before the guild meeting and contains short notices collected from the Board about the upcoming meeting.  Special emails may occasionally be sent out with updated or one-time information. Neither of these are part of website.

In addition, website service was recently upgraded to provide faster response time.  Especially if you haven’t lately,  be sure to check out our website – https://www.northernstarquilters.com/

Hospitality:  Members with last names beginning with G, H, and I  are asked to bring a snack for November’s meeting. Members with D, E, and F last names:  If we run a November raffle, your October snack tickets will be accepted for a free chance, so try to put it where you will remember it next month!

ALSO:  We will be collecting food ( non-perishable items only, please) and gift card donations for local food pantries at the November meeting.  Kathy Keane and Meg Mooar will have their cars ready to accept donations as you enter the meeting – no need to bring your donations all the way in!  Just meet these ladies at the bottom of the stairs and help them fill up their cars.  Thank you!

 

 

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1 Nov, 2017

Programs

2017-11-03T18:27:11-04:00SIGs, Special Events, Workshops|

*Lectures & Workshops*

We still really need some volunteers to help out on Tuesday nights during the meeting and at the lecture!

Based on the response we received about offering two workshops when Maria Shell visits our Guild in April, we will be going ahead with that idea.  In addition to the regularly scheduled Wednesday workshop on April 18, we will be offering a second one the following day.  People are invited to sign up for one or two days, and if you want to only do one class it can be either Wednesday or Thursday.

We are in the process of determining which classes we will be offering.  If we make that decision before our November meeting, signups will begin that evening.  If the decision has not been made, signups will start in December.

Payment for Classes – Remember our policy is to pay for a workshop when you signup.  Until we receive your payment, you are not guaranteed a seat in the class. Please abide by this policy to make the job easier for our Program Chair.

Lecture – 11/14/17 – TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A RIBBON WHORE(der)!

Our very own Debbie Bein has been winning ribbons for her art quilts at our shows since joining Northern Star as a novice quilter in 2002. In this hour-long fun-filled presentation, Debbie will share the secrets of her “totally unintentional and still amazing” success, and provide us with an inside scoop on what it is, exactly, that she does with all those ribbons!

Workshop – 11/15/17 – LET GO-JUST SEW!          

We  will learn a new quilt technique, launched TO OUR MEMBERS ONLY, during this full-day workshop. Debbie claims (and has testimonial support by our expert quilters Micki Tedeschi and Mary Cannizzaro) that her new pattern makes the EASIEST and FASTEST quilt EVER! BUT….quilters must learn to let go of some traditional rules and bend some rules with this great new technique.

Participants will choose one of several suggested formats while learning how to work fearlessly with piecing, connecting and quilting bias triangles. Using pre-cut squares, attendees will cut, piece, batt, and quilt a small project in the class, or begin one of the larger, more ambitious quilt projects to finish at home. Quilters will be truly amazed at how quickly and easily this quilt comes together – with this new technique a quilter can make a lap size, baby or twin size quilt, start to finish, (NO KIDDING!) in just two short days (or one long one!)

For further information, contact programs@northernstarquilters.com

*Special Events*

Holiday Boutique this year will take place in the hall outside of the auditorium starting at 6:00.  We will have several tables of items made by members, as well as fabric and notions from Comfort Quilts.  Bring extra money with you that evening so you can get a jump on your holiday shopping! Contact Mary Cannizzaro, boutique@northernstarquilters.com

Lancaster – Sign up for our annual trip to the AQS Lancaster Quilt Show! Our trip takes place from March 23-24, 2018.  We will depart early Friday morning, spend our day shopping in Lancaster County, have dinner at Miller’s Smorgasbord, and spend the  night at the Marriott Courtyard in Lancaster.  We will spend Saturday at the quilt show, returning home Saturday evening.

The cost of the trip is $170 per person based on double occupancy.  The cost includes transportation, dinner and lodging on Friday night, breakfast on Saturday morning, and entry to the quilt show. If you would like to join us, please bring a check made payable to Northern Star Quilt Guild and sign up with Mary Cannizzaro at the November meeting.  Hope you can join us! Contact Jen Cannizzaro, trips@northernstarquilters.com

Guild Challenge – I hope you are working on your entry for this year’s challenge – Quilts Inspired By Doors.  The quilts will be collected at the January meeting and voting will take place at the February meeting.  Ribbons will be awarded for Most Creative, Best Use of Color, and Best Embellishments – First, Second, and Third Place ribbons in each category. Plus, one Best of Challenge is voted on as well. Click – Challenge Guidelines. Contact Carla Wdowski, specialevents@northernstarquilters.com

Super Saturday is taking shape.  We will start registering for classes during the November guild meeting.  As more classes are offered, we will add them to the list.  At this point, if any of you have a particular skill you are interested in learning, I shall try to find an instructor to match it – just let me know.  Just to remind everyone that the activities will be on a single level facility without stairs to climb.  Members who require help bringing equipment in should contact me and we will see how we can help you out.  Contact Pooa Bloomberg, supersaturday@northernstarquilters.com

*Winter Programs*

January’s Program will feature an assortment of exciting Short Demos by many of our talented members. We still have a couple slots so contact me to share your favorite technique!

February’s Program, the “Ugly Fabric Auction“, is back by popular demand and not to be missed!  Our wonderful Auctioneers Sandy and Carolyn, who are also talented quilters will  join us again.  I’m accepting Ugly Quilt Fabrics now thru January.  Remember one Quilter’s Ugly is another Quilter’s Beautiful Masterpiece! So bring on the Ugly..
Contact Donna Chambers at education@northernstarquilters.com

*SIG's*

Art Sig.. Carol Weber
There will be no Art Sig meeting this month!
Paper Piecing Sig .. Jean Acebal & Susan Deshensky
There will be a November 8 and a December 13  Meeting  both at 10am to 1pm at FabricMart in Yorktown. A couple of projects that are being worked on by members of the group include the pattern by Violet Craft of either a Lion, Elephant or Giraffe and the Judy Niemeyer Feathered Star pattern.  Please feel free to bring other paper piecing projects that you are working on. 
Landscape Sig.. Donald Gough
We will be meeting will be Saturday, November 11th from 1pm to 3pm at the FABRIC MART quilt shop in Yorktown.
ImPrOV Sig.. Meg Mooar & Jane Eyes
We will be meeting at the back of the cafeteria from 5:45 to 6:30 only. This will allow you time to shop the Boutique.  Bring your challenge to share. This month, an 8 ½” by 11” piece using three fabrics either solid or prints or a mix.
EQ Sig.. Mary Cannizzaro
At the November meeting, we will view the projects created by the members from the September tutorials.  Members of the group, please send me the project following the directions I sent via email and bring your laptops.  If you are curious about EQ, come by and look over our shoulders!
Long arm Sig..Diane Linker
The next meeting of the Long arm SIG is at Chris Roche’s home on November 11th.
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