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 …

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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.

REMINDER – Word of mouth is our best publicity so keep spreading the word!
Print our POSTER, put a postcard in your car window, print some business card size and pass around, post on social media….

REMINDER – Volunteer!  Your help is needed to produce a successful show!

Contact Lisa Alfonzetti, showvolunteers@northernstarquilters.com.

REMINDER – Raffle Basket items can be dropped off at Comfort Quilts or contact us to make other arrangements.

Thanks,  Shelley Lounsbury, shlounz@gmail.com, Rita Romeu, ritabell255@gmail.com, Kathy Tuttle,  kathytuttle9@gmail.com, Kate Longo, kjlongo@verizon.net

REMINDER – Quilting and Craft Books can be dropped off at Comfort Quilts or contact us to make other arrangements.

Thanks, Patricia Loquet, loquetpatricia444@gmail.com or 914 420 4328.

REMINDER – Return your Raffle Ticket stubs and payment at Comfort Quilts or by mail:
(checks payable to Northern Star Quilters’ Guild)
Anne Chehebar, 390 Old Briarcliff Road, Briarcliff, NY 10510

Thanks, Anne Chehebar, charitable@northernstarquilters.com

THANK YOU to all who have registered their quilts for our show.
It’s going to be an amazing display!

Karen Carlson, registrar@northernstarquilters.com

Quilt Show Workshop
Sue Benner – Fusing the Grid

Two Day Workshop – May 5 & 6, Millwood Fire House, Millwood, NY
Members – $150, Non-members – $200

Create a series of several art quilts based on the grid. Sue offers many ways to work with rectilinear design using fusible collage as a construction method. This is a great workshop for developing new directions in color, working in a series, and experimenting with silk and other fibers. The techniques and ideas that Sue teaches in this class form the basis for much of her work.

To learn more about Sue, click Sue Benner.

In this workshop you will create 3 abstract art quilts, 16×16” each. Beginning with instructions on making my signature Quilt Canvas, I will teach my method of fused collage, using the structure of a loose grid as a starting point. Building layer by layer, you will construct a field of color and pattern.

I will demonstrate variations on this theme, showing different pathways that you can take each abstraction. The possibilities are endless!  Each quilt can take its own direction and be a unique expression or together they can work as a progression or series.  You can work with traditional cottons, but I encourage adding the   unexpected, including the use of “unruly” fabrics like sheers, lace, silks, and even polyesters.

As for skill, all that is needed for this class is a sense of play and adventure.  A sewing machine is not needed for this class, but if you already have your machine with you, you can add quilting and binding to your creations.

To learn more about Sue, click on this link: www.suebenner.com

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

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

Lancaster Trip – 

It’s time to sign up to participate in the annual NSQG bus trip, September 12^th &13^th, 2025.  The trip includes stops at 3 quilt shops, lunch, dinner, overnight stay at the Hilton Garden Inn and entry to the show.  Details and registration can be found on the NSQG website.  Hurry to save your space.  Questions, contact Christine Bunke at chrisme214@aol.com

Ugly Fabric Auction – 

Bring your cash and checks to the May 21^st Guild meeting to bid on beautiful parcels of fabric which will be auctioned off by auctioneer Liz Titus.  You never know what treasures you will find.  Fabrics can still be donated at Comfort Quilts.  Questions, contact Liz Titus at bt97mail@gmail.com

Share Your Quilting Knowledge –

At the June Salad Supper, show your favorite mini-project (along with an instruction sheet) at our table display.  Questions, contact Rona Spar,  activities@northernstarquilters.com

Rona Spar, activities@northernstarquilters.com

A photo of some amazing quilters who attended the March Retreat at the Center at Mariandale. Everyone had a great time sharing ideas, being inspired, creating, being “waited on” and just enjoying an escape with like minded quilters.

Click to signup up for our March workshop, Lesley Riley’s “Fabric Fragment Collage”

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

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

Someone needed to take photos of the quilts and exhibits.  Fancy camera not needed.  Recent model smart phones do a great job!

Contact Deb Warren if you are able to help, quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com

Registration opened on February 14th and will run til April 1st, space permitting.

We would love to have at least one quilt from every member.  Your quilts are what makes the show a success.  Don’t think your quilt is not worth showing.  Every quilt strikes a chord with someone so please share your quilts in our show!

Refer to the Quilt Registration page on the website to signup.

In support of our show, all members are expected to volunteer at least two hours.
However, we truly hope (and really need) that you can help even more.
Volunteers get free admission for the entire show weekend.

Volunteering not only means the guild can produce a successful show…
it also is a great way to get involved and to make new friends working with other guild members.

Contact Lisa Alfonzetti, showvolunteers@northernstarquilters.com.

Hello, Quilters!

As you sign up to volunteer at our May quilt show, why not consider putting together a raffle basket for our TAKE A CHANCE raffle booth?  We have room for your special “something”, and  there is still time!  Our booth will display the new Bernette 08 straight stitch sewing machine from Pins and Needles!  Our baskets will include handmade items and lots of fabric, such as a Pantone and Kona “Color of the Year” collection, gorgeous batiks, and international fabrics.  We will have all sorts of quilting notions, and even an AccuQuilt “Go! Me” cutting system with many dies!   We will also have a Keurig Express coffee and milk frother setup, wine from California, a “Bravo!” baking box, fabulous kitchen essentials, beautiful ceramics, a soothing spa collection, a Pre-K skills ensemble and a dog lover’s basket.  It’s all pretty exciting!

Here are the raffle basket guidelines:

• New items only
• The estimated minimum value of each basket or collection should be at least $100.00
• Include a list of the items in your basket
• Wrap your items in clear cellophane or tulle, or bring them to us to wrap for you
• Donations can be brought to Comfort Quilts meetings or to the March guild meeting
• Final due date is by the April Guild meeting

We’d love to hear from you!

Shelley Lounsbury, shlounz@gmail.com
Rita Romeu, ritabell255@gmail.com
Kathy Tuttle,  kathytuttle9@gmail.com
Kate Longo, kjlongo@verizon.net

Super Saturday 2025

Show N Tell – Remember to bring workshop and activity projects to the meeting Show N Tell.  We all love to see everyone’s work.  Don’t forget your Alex Anderson Faces!

Tie Challenge – Quilts will be collected at the March guild meeting.  Remember: 80” total perimeter or circumference; must have a sleeve or other hanging device; put your name on the back. All rules are on the website.  Questions: Debra Oaks  doaks@winterberryquilts.com.

 Ugly Fabric Auction – Bundling will take place on Friday May 16^th in Mount Kisco.  If you want to help bundle the fabrics, contact Liz Titus   bt97mail@gmail.com.  Fabric will be collected through April at Guild meetings or Comfort Quilts.

Mini-Project Display – At the June Salad Supper meeting , show off your favorite mini-project!   We plan to set up a table display along your written instructions for interested members to pick up.  If you have a mini-project to share with others, contact Rona Spar  activities@northernstarquilters.com

Lancaster Trip:  The bus trip will be September 12-13 to the Mancuso Quilt Show.  More details to follow.  Questions: Christine Bunke, chrisme214@aol.com

Highlighted headers link to website details.
Rona Spar, activities@northernstarquilters.com

From Rona’s 15 Minute Pouches class at Super Saturday

A gentle reminder for those of you who have not yet sent in your raffle tickets and checks for this year’s Charity Quilt Raffle (and, of course a big thank you to those of you who have returned your tickets with your checks and generous donations).

This year’s ticket sales for the beautiful Supernova quilt, coordinated by Barbara Allen and quilted by Angela Vertucci, will go to support camp experiences for underprivileged children at Camp Herrlich.

If you have not received your tickets or would like to purchase more, please let me know.

Please mail your checks (payable to Northern Star Quilters’ Guild, Ltd.) to: Anne Chehebar, 390 Old Briarcliff Road, Briarcliff, NY 10510

Anne Chehebar, charitable@northernstarquilters.com

We hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and longer days! With the arrival of our first in-person meeting of the new year, we’d like to remind you to stop by at the Membership table and pick up your name badge.

If you are a new member, please come over and introduce yourself to the membership team. A membership folder will be waiting for you which includes a membership card that can occasionally bring you a discount at a quilt shop.

Two New Member tables, each hosted by a member volunteer, will be set up. If you are a newer member and would enjoy meeting others who are also feeling their way in a new guild, we encourage you to join in and make some new friends!

Speaking of new members, please join us in welcoming our newest members, Patricia Fales of Norwalk, CT and Kacie Grossman of Cold Spring, NY.  Our current membership stands at 228.

It’s time to think about the show volunteer jobs you might like to try. If you value your membership in the guild and enjoy meeting new people, we’d love to have you as a volunteer at the Membership table. There will be a sign-up sheet at the March meeting. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Carol at membership@northernstarquilters.com.

REMINDER:   Please don’t forget to wear your name  badge at the meeting!

See you at the meeting!

Carol Sterk and Joanne Visovsky, membership@northernstarquilters.com

Tie Challenge – Tie Challenge Quilts are due at the March meeting!  Still feeling a little tied-up?  Hopefully this lovely photo might spur some ideas!  We are all excited to see the old ties come back to life in your quilts.  Check online for all  the parameters for our Tie Challenge 2025.
Questions: contact Debra Oaks at doaks@mac.com

2026 Challenge– If you have any thoughts about next year’s guild challenge, please contact me with your idea at activities@northernstarquilters.com

 Ugly Fabric Auction – Please continue to bring in your unwanted fabrics to Comfort Quilts or the March meeting.  Thank you to so many of you who have already donated to the auction.

Mariandale Retreat – A reminder that the next Retreat at Mariandale is March 21-23, waiting list only now. If you’re signed up, please send your checks (made out to NORTHERN STAR QUILTERS GUILD) to Jody Sullivan, 74 West Lane, Pound Ridge NY 10576 or give to her at Comfort Quilts.

September Bus Trip to Lancaster Quit Show: In the planning stage, stay tuned.
Questions or comments: contact Christine Bunke at chrisme214@aol.com

Click on highlighted headers for website details.
Rona Spar, activities@northernstarquilters.com

Thanks again to all of you who have already sent in your raffle ticket payments.

Just a gentle reminder to return your ticket stubs and payment as soon as you can!

Over the last two years, in large part due to your generosity, we were able to present our charities checks for over $5,000.  We would love to be able to do the same for Mt. Tremper Outdoor Ministries this year and help support camp experiences for City children who would otherwise be unable to afford them.

We are now looking for our local charity for 2026!

If you know of a non-profit organization that would benefit from the proceeds of our Quilt Raffle, please consider sponsoring them.  You can go to our website at www.northernstarquilters.com/charitable-activities/fundraiser/charity-nomination-guidelines to learn more about the process, or just give me a call.

Many thanks for your support of our charitable activities.
Anne Chehebar, charitable@northernstarquilters.com

Hi everyone,

As I write this article, the weather is cold and breezy. What a great time of year to spend the day indoors quilting!

Our guild continues to expand! Our latest membership tally is 224. Please join us in welcoming Katharine Heller of Pound Ridge and Debra Bloomgarden of Mt. Kisco.  With the addition of many new members, Joanne and I encourage you to wear your name badges when you attend guild events. Associating a name with a face can be a great way of getting to know one another.   Name badges for new members will be available for pick up at the Membership table at the March meeting.

It’s not too soon to think about the show volunteer jobs you might like to try. If you value your membership in the guild and enjoy meeting new people, we’d love to have you as a volunteer at the Membership table.

See you at the zoom meeting this month!
Carol Sterk and Joanne Visovsky, membership@northernstarquilters.com

Hope everyone is working on finishing up their quilt for the show!
Registration will open on February 14, refer to the Quilt Registration page on the website for all details.

Reminder – Lectures and Workshops are on Zoom in January and February, the link is emailed a few days before the meeting.

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

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

Let us know your challenge idea!

Do you have an idea for the Guild Challenge for 2025-2026?  Have you been percolating a thought about what might challenge our members next year?  If you and a friend or group of friends would like to take on that ‘challenge’, keep the following in mind:

• Send in your idea by the end of March 2025, including rules, parameters and voting criteria.
• Submissions will be presented to the board during the April board meeting, at which time the board will select the idea for the next challenge.
• The winning challenge idea will be announced at the May 2025 guild meeting.
• March 2026 guild meeting – Collect Challenge Quilts
• April 2026 guild meeting – Display and voting for Challenge Quilts
• May 2026 NSQG Quilt Show – Display Challenge Quilts with winning ribbons
• Return Challenge Quilts to makers at end of Quilt Show

You can see a list of past challenges on our website – HERE.
Please send all Challenge submissions to Rona Spar at activities@northernstarquilters.com

Reminder – Lectures and Workshops are on Zoom in January and February, the link is emailed a few days before the meeting.
You can always check out our upcoming lectures and workshops on our website – see our Calendar.
Questions? Contact Jo Thomas, programs@northernstarquilters.com.

Zoom Lecture – 15 January 2025 – MARGARITA KORIOTH
The Odd Couple:  Paper & Fabric in Quilts

Margarita Korioth is a quilt artist, designer, teacher and lecturer based in Collierville, Tennessee. Her passion is to experiment and discover new ways to convert cloth into art, sometimes by combining it with recycled paper or with fabric alone.  Margarita’s work has been published in 30 plus issues of Simply Moderne and Quilting Arts magazines.  Visit Margarita’s website to learn more about her artwork:  Margarita Korioth
Facebook:  Margarita Korioth
Instagram @margarita_korioth

MARGARITA KORIOTH
Instant Paper Cloth
Saturday, 18 January 2025 and Sunday, 19 January 2025
Virtual via Zoom
1 pm to 4 pm ET
$45 members

Students will create instant paper cloth with layers and printed materials. Then they will learn how to appliqué and hand sew details with hand-lettering messages. Next, we will paint and apply easy embroidery stitches. Finished art 11” by 10”

​Visit Margarita’s website to learn more about her artwork:  Margarita Korioth
Facebook:  Margarita Korioth
Instagram @margarita_korioth

To register and pay by check, email programs@northernstarquilters.com
To register and pay by credit card, click here:  Instant Paper Cloth

ALEX ANDERSON
Faces Self-Portrait
Thursday, 20 February 2025
Virtual via Zoom
1 pm to 4 pm ET
$45 members

Could you use a color, laughter and creative play in your life? Wouldn’t it be fantastic to forget your troubles, get happy, and indulge in some carefree quilting?  I have just the solution!  Enjoy this Fun Fantasy Face class and learn to use simple shapes (like Mr. Potato Head) and basic machine stitching to create a self-portrait reflecting your lighthearted side.

To register and pay by check, email programs@northernstarquilters.com
To register and pay by credit card, click here:  Alex Anderson Faces

LESLEY RILEY
Fragment Fabric Collage
Thursday, March 20, 2025
9 am to 3:30 pm
$55 members

Live, in-person at the Millwood Firehouse on 100 Millwood Road in Millwood, NY 10546

A fun and liberating way to create with your fabric stash. The charm and appeal of Fragments comes from the spontaneous way they are created – there is no measuring, no cutting mistakes and no piecing. With fabric, you have an almost endless variety of color and pattern to choose from that can spark ideas and led you to discover a whole new way of looking at and using your fabric. By ignoring all the old rules and letting unexpected combinations in color, pattern and scale occur, you can bring a freshness and magic to your quilts. I share my #1 secret for combining fabrics.

If you don’t have a large fabric stash, the beauty of making Fragments is that you only need little scraps or fragments

Adding photos and text will be demonstrated and discussed and you’ll be given a chance to do a TAP (Transfer Artist Paper) transfer. Lesley will provide a selection of quotes and images you can use to guide your creation(s).

Individual attention will be given to each student with an emphasis on combining fabrics to create eye-catching design and stunning works of fiber art. You will leave with a stack of ready-to-sew collages and the potential to create a small quilt. Beginners are welcome and encouraged in all of my classes.

Materials Fee – $5
Includes a sheet of 4 images for transfer, fusible, and a dive into Lesley’s special scrap stash.

To register and pay by check, email programs@northernstarquilters.com
To register and pay by credit card, click here:  Fragment Fabric Collage

Super Saturday – February 1^st (snow date February 15^th)
Sign up before the class you want is filled.  Spin the Dial and Wool Applique are full, but there is still space available in Zippered Pouch, Sit and Sew, Kaleidoscope Stack and Whack, Cathedral Windows and Fabulous Focus Fabric Quilt.
Questions: contact Kathy Tuttle at kathytuttle9@gmail.com

Tie Challenge – Keep working on your Tie Challenge quilt which will be collected at the March meeting.
Questions: contact Debra Oaks at doaks@mac.com

Ugly Fabric Auction – Even though there will be no in person meetings in January and February, fabric can be donated to the Ugly Fabric auction at Comfort Quilts meetings (see website for CQ dates.)  You can also bring it to Rona Spar in Mt. Kisco, if that is more convenient.
Questions: contact Liz Titus at bt97mail@gmail.com

Mariandale Retreat – The retreat is full with a short waiting list.  Those who are already signed up should receive an email with detailed information soon.  If you want to put your name on the waiting list, contact Jody Sulllivan: at jodysull@optonline.net

September Bus Trip to Lancaster Quit Show: In the planning stage, stay tuned for more information.
Questions or comments: contact Christine Bunke at chrisme214@aol.com

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Rona Spar, activities@northernstarquilters.com

We begin the new year with a membership of 222. Please welcome our newest member, Laraine Karl of New Rochelle.  Joanne and I hope to see you at the January 15th Zoom meeting.

We wish you a happy, healthy new year sprinkled with special moments,
Carol Sterk and Joanne Visovsky, membership@northernstarquilters.com