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The Karen Combs class was very successful.  Lots of good feedback.  Good feedback was also true at the Show.  The lectures and demos from Linda Poole were filled and left all of us in hopes of a workshop with her down the line.  Mickey Lawler’s lecture was also filled and she had lots of her wonderful fabric for sale.  We look forward to seeing her in November for her lecture and workshop.

This month’s lecture will be by our very own Carol Weber.  Her background and willingness to share should make for a very interesting lecture.

Moving on to our first speaker in September.  The Pat Harrison lecture will be Quilting as Desired, and the workshop Change of Direction.  She has loaned me two of her quilts to show you to entice you to sign up for her workshop.  Her husband Bob, will be coming with her.  He is a certified Singer Featherweight repair and refurbish dealer.  He will be on hand to check out your machines and do some repair work. He asks that you bring the machines in the night of the lecture and will be at the workshop all day to work on them.

Lots of exciting things coming up in the Fall.  Be sure to check our boards to see when you can join in the learning, fun and good companionship.

Judy Gignesi, VP Programs
Charitable@Northernstarquilters.com

Comfort Quilts

Wednesday, May 18th is the last day that Comfort Quilts will be meeting in North Salem.  Starting on Wednesday June 15th through September 14th, CQ will be following its Summer Schedule of meeting every Wednesday at Bnai Israel Temple located at 2 Banksville Road, Armonk, NY.  Come and join the fun but always verify the dates with Carol Auer or Karen Carlson because dates are subject to change.

Charity for 2017 Quilt Show

Congratulations to The Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry, our charitable organization for next year’s raffle quilt.  Since there was only one nomination, there will not be a vote by the membership, but we hope you will be as excited as JoAnne Hochstein, the member sponsor of this organization that provides meals and wellness programs to those in need.

Ronald McDonald House

Thanks to the hard work of Barbara Tatera, The Ronald McDonald quilt project is now complete with seven quilts donated to the House in Valhalla.  I would like to thank the many members who turned in blocks to be used in the quilts.  There were also many members who donated extra time to make this project a success.  A special thank you to the following members who quilted a quilt, made a full quilt top on their own, did the hand sewing on a binding or donated batting for the project:  Joan Weth, Patricia Loquet, Isobel Greer, Diane Linker, Kelly Lockwood, Kim Hyde, Karen Carson, Barb Tatera, Althea Nolan, Chris Roche, Angie Contadino, Dee Rizzo, Carol Auer, Pat Baker, Cheryl Kosarek, Carol Sterk, Janice Nastasi and Jean Degl.

Althea Nolan, VP Charitable Activities
charitable@Northernstarquilters.com

It’s Show Time!  There are only a few weeks to go.  Our new venue at the O’Neill Center is going to make the Show fantastic. I hope you are inviting all of your friends and relatives to our new location in Danbury.  Make sure you tell them that it is at the Westside Campus of Western Connecticut State University (not the downtown campus).  There is a map on our website that you can click on to get directions.  Please go to “Directions to Show” under Quilt Show, Visit the Show menu.

There are several ways you can help advertise our Show.  There will be Show posters and postcards available at the admissions table at the April Guild meeting.  Also, we sent everyone a Show invitation email that you can forward to your family and friends. We have found personal invitations from our members are on the best ways to bring in attendees.

Volunteers and Free Show Entry

If you have not yet volunteered for a job at the Quilt Show, it’s not too late to sign up! A minimum of two volunteer hours is expected of all members and is required in order to obtain one day of free admission (if you work four or more hours, you will get free entry to both Show days).  This year we will be distributing vouchers that you will turn in at the O’Neill Center box office for your complimentary ticket.  More details on how this system will work will be sent to you in a future email.  As is our tradition, NSQG members will be allowed to enter the show at 9am on Saturday to get an early peak at the quilts or do some shopping.

Quilt Preparation and Drop Off

Quilt Drop Off day is Saturday, April 23 from 1 pm until 4 pm at the Kennedy Catholic High School Cafeteria.  Information on your registration with your quilt numbers will be mailed within two weeks.  Please make sure your quilt is properly prepared for display.  Don’t forget your sleeve must be sewn on the quilt.  Also you need to sew your quilt number on the back of your quilt in the bottom right hand corner (as you are looking at the back of the quilt).  Please refer to the “Registration Rules and Instructions” and the “Quilt Drop-off and Pick-up” pages under the Quilt Show menu “Show Your Quilt” on our website for complete instructions.

I’ll see everyone April 30 and May 1 – enjoy the Show!

Susan Fasnacht, VP Quilt Show
president@Northernstarquilters.com

I received lots of nice comments from those members who were able to take the Deborah Tirico workshop.  Evidently, it was quite a success.  On that note, we still have room in the Karen Combs workshop.  Her Quilts of Illusion are quite wonderful and I’m sure the class will be lots of fun.”  Please go to our website for more details.

Judy Gignesi, VP Programs
Charitable@Northernstarquilters.com

Comfort Quilts

Be sure to stop by the Comfort Quilt Display at our Quilt Show and enjoy examples of the variety of colorful designs and exquisite quilting done by many Guild Members on the Comfort Quilts which are distributed to those in need.  Thanks to all who made quilts, quilted quilts or donated fabric to make these outstanding quilts.

Thanks also to all those who returned their raffle stubs and money to support this year’s charity Ann’s Place. You can still turn in your money and tickets at the April Guild Meeting or at the Quilt Show.  The drawing will take place at the May Guild Meeting.

Quilt Coordinator

We are currently looking for a 2018 Raffle Quilt Coordinator.  If you or a group of friends are interested in overseeing the construction of the raffle quilt for the 2018 charity, please contact Althea Nolan for details.  Past experience has shown that getting the design approved by the Board and then using the summer months to get started on the design and the procedure works well.

Comfort Quilts

Do you have an unfinished Comfort Quilt at home.  There is no deadline and sooner or later when you get to it someone will be cheered by your quilt.  If you don’t have a Comfort Quilt Kit, come and get one at the Guild Meetings.

Althea Nolan, VP Charitable Activities
charitable@Northernstarquilters.com

The best source of publicity for our Show is you, a NSQG member.  There are a few ways you can help.  We will have posters and postcards at the next Guild meeting.  If you can, take some posters to place around your town (library, supermarket, post office, etc.), it will help get the word out. The poster showcases our beautiful raffle quilt so it’s sure to attract attention wherever it’s displayed.  You can also print the poster from the NSQG website.  Just click on “Quilt Show” and then “Display Our Show Poster” at the top of the home page.

Another way will be to forward the Show invitation e-mail we will send to members early next month to your family and friends.  Or if you prefer,  you can also send personalized Quilt Show invitations to your friends.  Download the free app called “Postagram” to your iPhone or Android phone. With this app, you’ll be able to turn a photo of one of your quilts into a real snail-mail postcard with postage already included.  Just take the picture with your phone, enter a message that includes the Show information, select the recipient(s) and you’re done.

Susan Fasnacht, VP Quilt Show
president@Northernstarquilters.com

Don’t forget the person who registers the 100^th quilt will receive a free quilt show pin. We are getting close, so don’t wait until the last few days to enter your quilt.  Registration ends March 31 or once we reach 200 quilts.

Susan Fasnacht, VP Quilt Show
president@Northernstarquilters.com

A key element to the success of our show is the volunteers.  The help provided by our members is what makes it all run smoothly. Please be sure to sign up to volunteer for at least two hours with one or more aspects of the Show.  If you haven’t had a chance to sign up in person, contact volunteer Chair, Carolynn Young, to let her know when you can help.

Susan Fasnacht, VP Quilt Show
president@Northernstarquilters.com