President’s Message

1 Feb, 2016

President’s Message

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Warm greetings to all now that cold weather has finally hit. The extended period of warm weather made me forget to put in a reminder of weather related cancelation of guild meetings. Good thing there was no problem for the January meeting.

Watch TV or listen to local radio stations. If schools in Somers are closed for the day of a guild meeting, it automatically cancels the evening meeting for us. If Somers schools or Kennedy Catholic announces during the day that afternoon or evening classes or meetings are canceled, again, automatic cancelation for us. In the event that the weather breakdown comes late in the day check the website before venturing out in questionable weather. We will also send out an email blast. Most importantly, do what seems best for YOU. Weather is different for different areas and we don’t want anyone to drive in unsafe conditions even though we may be able to hold a meeting in Somers. As a last resort you can always call a Board member if you are in question.

The Board has approved the selection of a nominating Committee for the 2016/2017 Guild year. Barbara Sferra will chair the Committee. Other members are Jennifer Kramer, Karen Carlson and Noreen Lippolis along with the President, Joyce Sullivan. If you would like to work with the Board please contact any Committee member. We will match a job with your special abilities.

As Maria was setting up our new website we became aware of the fact that NSQG has a Facebook page. Some of you have been on it, most are not aware of it. She has updated the page with our new logo and put in some suggestions and restrictions on its use. We invite all members to join our Facebook page by clicking on the Facebook button in the upper right corner on the home page of our website. Susan will use it to advertise the Show. It might be a good place for members to do the same with their friends.

I am sorry more of you weren’t present for the Meet and Greet program in January. It really is so nice to get to know both old and new members a little better. I learned many interesting things about backgrounds and the quilting preferences of people I thought I knew. Thanks to those who did participate. It was fun.

The National Quilt Museum sent out another reminder for quilts for their fund raising campaign, “Quilts for Quilting.” I urge you to look around your house for an extra piece you have made that really does not have a permanent place to live, any size. Go to their website, quiltmuseum.org then click on Quilts for Quilting Campaign and send them your quilt. It is a tax deductible donation.

Nothing better than winter weather to stay indoors and quilt……keep going on that Show entry. Time is running out.

Joyce Sullivan, President
president@Northernstarquilters.com

President’s Message

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Happy New Year!!! The hub-bub of the holidays is behind us and a brand new year is ahead just waiting for us to plan meaningful adventures and do good things. A clean slate, so to speak. At the suggestion of my BFF it has been our practice each January 1st to make a list of Quilting Goals we hope to accomplish in the coming year. There are things we MUST do, things we should do and things we would like to do. A third BFF is part of this endeavor and we exchange our lists. Mine hangs on a small bulletin board in my sewing area. As we complete items we check them off and notify our buddies. At year’s end we exchange a complete check list and add the things we have done that weren’t on the list. Impressive! I save my lists. It is a great record of what I have done, and not done, over the years. I can’t take credit for this excellent idea but I can pass it on to you with the suggestion that it really does spur you on to get busy when a lull sets in. It is sometimes surprising to see what you accomplished through the year, and over several years. On the other hand, there are items that never get off the list and some are marked “tossed” instead of checked. Think about doing something like this with a friend or two to keep yourselves focused for the year.

Last year my goals suffered some because I “had other fish to fry.” It was a busy year for the Guild with a lot of unexpected problem solving involved. I thank my Board for stepping up to the plate each time and coming up with a solution, and to the people who filled in when needed. This Guild is the BEST! Our December meeting was one of those unexpected problems occurring at the last minute. “Can’t use the cafeteria space.” However, everyone worked together and it was a great meeting. Maybe it is good for us to shake things up a bit. Meg Cox had so much interesting information in her lecture. There is some follow up material that Meg left for us. Judy will work with Maria to get it to you through the website. And what a fantastic new website it is! Maria, the hard work is well worth it! We appreciate every effort. Members, take time to explore it and get used to going there for up to date NSQG information.

The special raffle baskets were a beautiful surprise. Thank you Hospitality committee! The holiday refreshment tables were overflowing with delicious goodies. Thank you everyone!

Joyce Sullivan, President
president@Northernstarquilters.com

President’s Message

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As everyone around me seems to say, “I can’t believe it is almost December.” Summer seemed to last a long time, then Fall was over in a few days. I hope you will all enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving with family and friends. The Guild outdid itself last month with the food donations that will provided a Happy Thanksgiving for many who otherwise might not have one. It is a wonderful start to the “giving season”.

Thanks to the Boutique organizers and vendors for the work that must go into all the lovely items that show up for us to purchase. I hope that “giving season” feeling continued as many members and guests began holiday shopping. A special thank you to Carol and Karen for service above and beyond their Comfort Quilt duties as they made money at their booth to help support the Guild. Your efforts are appreciated by all members. Thanks also for the money you raised at the October quilt raffle. Great leaders!

Those of us who attended the “Stuff” workshop with Valarie Poitier were not disappointed and came away filled with ideas and methods for doing exciting things with fabric in the weeks ahead. It was primarily a day of playing and experimenting with unfamiliar products while enjoying the friendship and laughter of fellow members. A great day! I heard many comments that Valarie was one of the most inspiring and enthusiastic speakers we have had in a long time. How lucky we are that she could come a year ahead of schedule to help us out!

Now comes the time of year when we all go on “overload” with the chores and social events of the holiday season. Be sure to save time for yourself to do things that help you de-stress. Things like working on your cow challenge or your show quilt and going to Guild meetings. I have read a lot of Meg Cox’s book, The Quilters’ Catalog, and look forward to hearing her at our December meeting. The book is packed full of interesting information about quilts and important people in the quilt world. Her lecture will surely be full of these stories. Another draw for the December meeting is the refreshment table full of everyone’s special holiday treats. I am a cookie lover and know I will eat way more than my share. So, see you at the refreshment table in December.

Joyce Sullivan, President
president@Northernstarquilters.com