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SUMMARY:Workshop-Mastering Hand Applique
DESCRIPTION:Workshop name/teacher\, date\,and price must be specified with payment.\nREGISTER AND PAY Online: Click HERE \nIf paying by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters Guild)\, first email registration info to programs\n@northernstarquilters.com and mail check to Kathy Tuttle\, 9 Coventry Circle\, Mahopac\, NY 10541. \nFor availability and questions\, contact  programs@northernstarquilters.com \n\n\n\n\nBe sure your NSQG membership is up-to-date (click here to renew or join) before registering as a member.\nNon-members are welcome (based on availability) for an increased fee and\, BEFORE registering\, must check with and obtain confirmation from programs@northernstarquilters.com.\nAll sign-ups are subject to availability; NO refunds unless the event is cancelled.\nSupply lists\, if not already on the website\, will be emailed to participants shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\n\n\nSlow Stitch\, Strong Style:  Mastering Hand Applique\n10/22/26. \n9:00 am to 4:00pm. \nMillwood Fire House\, Millwood NY \nCost $65 \nKit $20 or $25 \nFolk Art Bunny- $20 \nBaltimore Album CT-$25 \nBaltimore Album NY-$25  \nWhat you will learn: Learn the art of freezer-paper and needle-turn appliqué while discovering how to build “off the block” for easier design placement and assembly. In this class\, we’ll also discuss thread and needle selection\, along with tips for choosing free-motion quilting patterns that best complement your piece. You’ll leave with practical techniques and greater confidence to enhance your appliqué and quilting projects. \nPatterns and Kits:\n• Select one from the three pictured patterns:  Folk Art Bunny or Baltimore Album Connecticut (CT) or Baltimore Album New York (NY)\n• Kits are required. Kits includes starch pens\, fray check dispenser\, miniature glue bottle\, file\, toothpicks and the pattern of your choice (or can use your own pattern).  *** Bunny Kit is $20\, CT and NY Kits include pre-made freezer paper templates and cost $25.\n• Feel free to bring your own applique pattern \n• ALL STUDENT MUST SELECT A PATTERN PRIOR TO CLASS.  The last day to register for Stacey Murrens’ Applique workshop is Sept 20th. When you register\, you need to specify which applique kit you wish to purchase from her. Please pay attention to the names Baltimore album CT or Baltimore album NY. Each kit is featured on our website and you will be paying Stacey directly and receiving it at the workshop. \nFabric Required: (see pattern photos for color ideas)\n• Batiks are the best fabrics to use\n• Background and backing: ½ yard each\n• A variety of batik scrapes in green\, browns\, white\, pinks\, blacks and brunt orange (see pattern photos for color selection ideas).\n• Border: ¼ yard\n• Binding: ¼ yard\n• 25” square of wool batting \nSupplies / Tools:\n• Pencil\n• Frixion disappearing ink pen\n• Iron – Clover Small Wedge Iron\n• Cheri’s Cool Tool (highly recommended for the state blocks)\,   link www.cheriscrystals.com/shop/c/p/Cheris-Cool-Tool-6-Tips-Included-x990731.htm\n• 1 glass jar 5-6 inches tall\n• Hand oven mitten\n• Small wool ironing mat (9” square is a perfect size)\n• Stiletto\n• Applique pressing cloth or parchment paper\n• Fiskars 4-inch curved scissors\n• ¼ inch thick foam core board (24X36) cut in half. (bring both pieces of foam board)\n• Roll of freezer paper\n• ¾ inch applique pins-comfort grip\n• Fray Check or Fray Block\n• Basting Glue\n• Spray starch (trigger pump only)\n• Light box (optional)
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop2/
LOCATION:Millwood Fire Co#1\, 100 Millwood Rd\, Millwood\, NY\, 10546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Programs VP":MAILTO:Programs@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Improv Dresden Plate Piecing
DESCRIPTION:Workshop name/teacher\, date\,and price must be specified with payment.\nREGISTER AND PAY Online: Click HERE \nIf paying by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters Guild)\, first email registration info to programs\n@northernstarquilters.com and mail check to Kathy Tuttle\, 9 Coventry Circle\, Mahopac\, NY 10541. \nFor availability and questions\, contact  programs@northernstarquilters.com \n\n\n\n\nBe sure your NSQG membership is up-to-date (click here to renew or join) before registering as a member.\nNon-members are welcome (based on availability) for an increased fee and\, BEFORE registering\, must check with and obtain confirmation from programs@northernstarquilters.com.\nAll sign-ups are subject to availability; NO refunds unless the event is cancelled.\nSupply lists\, if not already on the website\, will be emailed to participants shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\n\n\nMarge Tucker Workshop 2 –  Improv Dresden Plate Piecing\n9:00 am to 4:00 pm\nFriday\, 9/18/26\nMillwood Fire House\nCost $90\n\nLearn how to piece improvisational Dresden Plate blocks!  In this technique class\, you will learn how to piece the substrate\, so the wedges are varied in length\, different ways to cut the wedges and how to piece the wedges together into circles. \nMarge will also go over layouts and how to work with the circle blocks. In the 6-hour class\, students will complete several blocks and know the options of how to combine blocks together. This is an incredibly versatile and innovative technique with many exciting variations to explore. \n\nSupply List for Modern Dresden Plate Blocks  \nFabric:  \n\nBackground fabric (I used white but it can be any color) –\n\n3 1/2 yards fabric for the colored parts of the wedges\n1/3 yard of three different fabrics\n1/8 yard (5 1/2” inches wide x WOF) of six different fabrics o OR ¾ yard of one fabric\n\n\n\n**Precut BEFORE class**:  \nFrom background fabric cut: \n\nOne 7 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip\nOne 6 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip\nOne 5 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip\n\n(*bring remaining background fabric to workshop*)  \nFrom wedge fabric cut: \n\nOne 5 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip\nOne 4 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip\nOne 3 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip\n\n*This could from one fabric OR three different fabrics. (Bring any extra wedge fabric \nOther Supplies:  \n\nSewing machine and accessories (power cord\, foot pedal\, extension table [if you have one] AND manual)\nRotary cutter with a new blade\nCutting mat (18”x 24’’)\nA clear acrylic square ruler (12 ½” square) used to square blocks\nBasic sewing kit (scissors\, seam ripper\, straight pins)\nThread in a neutral cotton\nOlfa 6”x 24” ruler to cut the fabric and the wedges. *It MUST be this brand and length.* If you have this ruler\, that is great! IF NOT\, I will have the ruler for purchase in class for $22.\n*At the Dresden Plate workshop\, I will have the 6″ x 24″ Olfa ruler that I use for cutting the wedges for sale. The price will be $22. I will also have a hand-out for the Dresden Plate workshop for $6.\n\nThoughts/Tips in Selecting Fabric for Modern Dresden Plate \nIf it helps in choosing your fabrics\, we will be making a variety of strip sets with a background fabric (in “Burst” this is the white fabric) and your other fabrics (this fabric will be the colored part of the wedge). Some strip sets will have a wide strip of background with a narrower strip of the wedge fabric.  Other strip sets will have the reverse.  This gives the varied length of the wedges in the blocks. \nI like to work with solid-colored cotton fabrics\, but really any cotton fabric that “reads” solid or has a slight print would work as well.  Large scale prints don’t always highlight this technique but narrow striped fabrics or graphic printed fabrics look quite interesting mixed with the solid fabrics. \n**Please don’t hesitate to email me at margetuckerquilts@gmail.com if you have any questions on the supply list.** \nExamples of blocks made with fabric combinations
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop1-2/
LOCATION:Millwood Fire Co#1\, 100 Millwood Rd\, Millwood\, NY\, 10546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Programs VP":MAILTO:Programs@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Walking Foot Quilting
DESCRIPTION:Workshop name/teacher\, date\,and price must be specified with payment.\nREGISTER AND PAY Online: Click HERE \nIf paying by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters Guild)\, first email registration info to programs\n@northernstarquilters.com and mail check to Kathy Tuttle\, 9 Coventry Circle\, Mahopac\, NY 10541. \nFor availability and questions\, contact  programs@northernstarquilters.com \n\n\n\n\nBe sure your NSQG membership is up-to-date (click here to renew or join) before registering as a member.\nNon-members are welcome (based on availability) for an increased fee and\, BEFORE registering\, must check with and obtain confirmation from programs@northernstarquilters.com.\nAll sign-ups are subject to availability; NO refunds unless the event is cancelled.\nSupply lists\, if not already on the website\, will be emailed to participants shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\n\n\nMarge Tucker – Workshop 1 UnMarked Contemporary Walking Foot Quilting \nThursday\, 9/17/26\n9:00am to 4:00pm\nMillwood Fire House\nCost $90 \nYou can do so much innovative quilting JUST with your walking foot! I will show you my method of quilting with your walking foot that involves little or no marking but still results in spectacular quilting. \nI start with the basics\, such as batting choices\, thread\, needles and how to secure the quilting stitches. Then\, we start quilting with straight lines and move to curved quilting lines and spirals on your practice quilt sandwiches. For both the straight line and curved quilting\, I will show you many designs and variations you can use to great effect. I will also have some of my quilts as examples\, including “Burst” which received the award Best Machine Quilting (Frameless) at QuiltCon 2019. This class will change the way you think about your walking foot! \n \n\nSUPPLY LIST:\nIF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE E-MAIL ME @ margetuckerquilts@gmail.com \nFabric requirements: \n\nThree to four quilt sandwiches (fabric-batting-fabric) that measure 18” x 20”/22”.\nThe fabric should be a light solid or solid-looking. This is so you can make notes and clearly see the quilting lines.\nTo make the quilt sandwiches you could use six to eight fat quarters to make the quilt sandwiches or two yards of fabric cut into 1/2 yard cuts then cut on the fold.\nCut three to four pieces of batting the same size as the fabric (18” x 20”/22”).  A cotton\, cotton/poly blend or thin polyester batting work well.\n\nTools required: \n\nThread – have a thread (or threads) that will show up on your fabric. If you like\, use several types of thread\, such as a variegated thread or a thicker thread (30 to 40 weight thread) or different colors. Cotton or polyester thread is fine.\nQuilting needles for your sewing machine (size 11 or 14)\nQuilting gloves like Machingers or Grabaroos\nSewing machine in good working order with its power cord\, foot pedal AND manual. If you have a slide-on table for your machine that gives you extra room to the left of the needle have that attached as well.\nWalking foot for your sewing machine (Note: this is not a foot that comes with most sewing machines. If you are not sure if you have one or need to get one\, check with a dealer that sells your brand of sewing machine. Some sewing machines have a built-in walking foot (or duel feed system) like some Pfaff or Janome models and some new Bernina models. If your machine does have this function there is no additional foot needed).\nBasic sewing supplies – pins\, seam ripper\, scissors\, etc.\nFine-tip black Sharpie or Pigma pen to write on the quilt sandwich\nHera marker\, Clover Fine White Marking Pen or a Frixon pen to mark the quilt sandwiches\n6” x 12” acrylic ruler OR a 6” x 24” acrylic ruler OR a 8” x 24” acrylic ruler\nSelf-threading needle for burying threads – At the Walking Foot workshop\, I will have self-threading needles to sell for $ 11. I use these needles to bury the threads into the batting.\n\n**Prep work before class:** \n\nPlace a few safety pins in the quilt sandwiches (1 in each corner is good) or spray baste.\nHave your walking foot on the machine before class.  If your machine has the duel feed\, as addressed above\, you are set.\nSew a line to see how everything is working.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop1/
LOCATION:Millwood Fire Co#1\, 100 Millwood Rd\, Millwood\, NY\, 10546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Programs VP":MAILTO:Programs@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop-Modular Foundation Paper Piecing (RE)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER AND PAY Online: Click HERE\nWorkshop name/teacher\, date\,and price must be specified with payment.\nIf paying by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters Guild)\, email registration info to programs@northernstarquilters.com and mail check to Kathy Tuttle\, 9 Coventry Circle\, Mahopac\, NY 10541. \nFor availability and questions\, contact  programs@northernstarquilters.com \n\n\nBe sure your NSQG membership is up-to-date (click here to renew or join) before registering as a member.\nNon-members are welcome (based on availability) for an increased fee and\, BEFORE registering\, must check with and obtain confirmation from programs@northernstarquilters.com.\nAll sign-ups are subject to availability; NO refunds unless the event is cancelled.\nSupply lists\, if not already on the website\, will be emailed to participants shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGIUSEPPE RIBAUDO (aka Giucy Giuce) – Keynote speaker at World of Quilts \nRE – Modular Foundation Paper Piecing \nWednesday\, 6 May 2026\n9:00 am to 4:00 pm with an hour break for lunch\nLive\, in-person at the Millwood Fire House\n$75 members \n\nStudents will learn modular foundation paper piecing with RE Quilt\, a uniquely customizable pattern \nPATTERN FEE: $10/student for PDF of templates + printouts for class \nWe’ll cover all sorts of looks and styles. Triangles\, flying geese\, stripes\, wonky shapes. Not only will we be learning this exciting approach to improv sewing\, but we will also dive heavily into color and talk about Giuseppe’s favorite tool for choosing fabric: VALUE! Whether you’re an FPP’er who loves the look of improv but long for the structure of paper piecing\, or you’re an improv sewist looking for a new way to approach your work\, this workshop truly has something for everyone. Bring an adventurous spirit to what is sure to be an exciting workshop you won’t want to miss! \n\nRE DESCRIPTION: Join us for this workshop featuring Giucy Giuce’s pattern RE. Currently the pattern is only available through the workshop. Re is a modular pattern in which the sewist decides what size blades (from 3 choices) they would like to use and also the frequency in which the blades appear. Meaning you can choose to eliminate some blades entirely. Make the blades the same size\, make them all different\, leave spaces. This creates countless variations! Giucy Giuce will share his tips and tricks for best practices when foundation paper piecing and sewing curves. Don’t miss the chance to be the first to take this new workshop!\n \n\nRE SUPPLY LIST:  Note – Supplies listed are to make ONE Re block.\nPattern Cost – $10/student \n\n\n4 copies of Re blade templates (copies provided by me)\n1 copy of each background template (copies provided by me)\nBackground fabric\nLarge scraps or an assortment of F8s/FQs for the blades\nRotary Cutter\nSewing Machine\nThread (I recommend an 80 wt thread like Decobob by WonderFil\, I have my sets available for purchase)\nRulers (12″ add a quarter ruler suggested)\nCutting mat\nSeam ripper\nSeam roller (suggested)\nTransparent tape\nSet of assorted colored pens (at least 3 different colors)\nColored pencils\n\n\n\nBIO I grew up in Long Island\, NY. First generation Sicilian-American on my dad’s side and second on my mom’s\, my family lived on the bottom floor of my maternal grandparents’ house. My parents were restaurant owners and as such spent much of their time working\, so my sister and I were often upstairs with my grandparents.\nMy grandmother is a remarkably talented and prolific seamstress. She taught me to sew in the Sicilian fashion\, which is to say she would show me how to do something and I would have approximately 10 seconds to demonstrate that I had learned it perfectly before she’d abruptly pick me up and sew the seam herself. I never much cared for the finicky elements of garment making\, so sewing took a backseat for a while. It wasn’t until I was in college that I discovered quilting. I began with sewing improvisational  quilts before moving into modern traditional territory. I joined Instagram shortly thereafter and quickly found myself making long distance friends in the ever-growing quilting community via social media.\nAfter bouncing around the country for about a decade\, I decided to move back to New York to pursue  a career in textiles. Within a few months of being in NYC I was offered a marketing position at Andover Fabrics and was promoted to multimedia manager a year later. In 2018\, I refocused my energy to fabric  design and released my first collection Quantum. In 2021 I released my tenth collection called Nonna\, an homage to my beloved grandmother and her home where I learned to sew. My most recent release\, Sleuth\, is the third and final collection in a true crime series I have dubbed The Gnarls Hollow Trilogy.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop-show-2/
LOCATION:Millwood Fire Co#1\, 100 Millwood Rd\, Millwood\, NY\, 10546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quilt Show,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Programs VP":MAILTO:Programs@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000
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SUMMARY:Workshop-Controlled Chaos
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER AND PAY Online: Click HERE\nWorkshop name/teacher\, date\,and price must be specified with payment.\nIf paying by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters Guild)\, email registration info to programs@northernstarquilters.com and mail check to Kathy Tuttle\, 9 Coventry Circle\, Mahopac\, NY 10541. \nFor availability and questions\, contact  programs@northernstarquilters.com \n\n\nBe sure your NSQG membership is up-to-date (click here to renew or join) before registering as a member.\nNon-members are welcome (based on availability) for an increased fee and\, BEFORE registering\, must check with and obtain confirmation from programs@northernstarquilters.com.\nAll sign-ups are subject to availability; NO refunds unless the event is cancelled.\nSupply lists\, if not already on the website\, will be emailed to participants shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGIUSEPPE RIBAUDO (aka Giucy Giuce)  \nControlled Chaos \nTuesday\, 5 May 2026\n9:00 am to 4:00 pm with an hour break for lunch\nLive\, in-person at the Millwood Fire House\n$75 members \n\nImprov meets foundation paper piecing (FPP) meets mystery quilt. Need I say more?! Join Giucy Giuce as he demonstrates his improv sewing to his foundation paper pieced  approach in this BRAND NEW workshop\, Controlled Chaos: An FPPers Approach to improv! \nWe’ll draw improvisational elements at random from a bag. You will then learn to draft your own improv-inspired FPP designs based on the mystery element. The motifs will be the same but everyone’s pieces will be uniquely their own! This workshop will be a lively one! We’ll set a timer to work on each element so we can pull enough designs to make a unique project. We’ll cover all sorts of looks and styles. Triangles\, flying geese\, stripes\, wonky shapes. \nIn this workshop we will be making a medallion quilt designed especially for Quilting Mayhem. Not only will we be learning this exciting approach to improv sewing\, we will also dive heavily into color and talk about Giuseppe’s favorite tool for choosing fabric: VALUE! Whether you’re an FPPer who loves the look of improv but longs for the structure of paper piecing or you’re an improv sewist looking for a new way to approach your work\, this workshop truly has something for everyone. Bring an adventurous spirit to what is sure to be an exciting workshop you won’t want to miss! \nCONTROLLED CHAOS SUPPLY LIST  \n\n4-5 yards background fabric for medallion version or 3 – 4 yards for Staggered layout\nFQs or large scraps\n1 Roll of 3″x128′ rolls of receipt paper;\n*** these are the ones I use www.staples.com/Staples-Adding-Machine-Register-and-Calculator-Rolls-1-Ply-3-x-128-10-Pack/product_197004\nRotary Cutter\nSewing Machine\nThread (I recommend Decobob by WonderFil)\, I have thread sets available for purchase)\nRulers (12″ Add a Quarter PLUS ruler suggested)\nCutting mat\nSeam ripper\nSeam roller/seam presser\nTransparent tape\nPencils\n\n*** Controlled Chaos mentions two types of background fabrics you can choose from – to help aid your choice\, pictures are coming soon. Also\, the Staples link features 10 rolls of receipt paper. The supply list mentions only needing one per person\, so you may want to get together to share before everyone purchases them…. \n\nBIO I grew up in Long Island\, NY. First generation Sicilian-American on my dad’s side and second on my mom’s\, my family lived on the bottom floor of my maternal grandparents’ house. My parents were restaurant owners and as such spent much of their time working\, so my sister and I were often upstairs with my grandparents.\nMy grandmother is a remarkably talented and prolific seamstress. She taught me to sew in the Sicilian fashion\, which is to say she would show me how to do something and I would have approximately 10 seconds to demonstrate that I had learned it perfectly before she’d abruptly pick me up and sew the seam herself. I never much cared for the finicky elements of garment making\, so sewing took a backseat for a while. It wasn’t until I was in college that I discovered quilting. I began with sewing improvisational  quilts before moving into modern traditional territory. I joined Instagram shortly thereafter and quickly found myself making long distance friends in the ever-growing quilting community via social media.\nAfter bouncing around the country for about a decade\, I decided to move back to New York to pursue  a career in textiles. Within a few months of being in NYC I was offered a marketing position at Andover Fabrics and was promoted to multimedia manager a year later. In 2018\, I refocused my energy to fabric  design and released my first collection Quantum. In 2021 I released my tenth collection called Nonna\, an homage to my beloved grandmother and her home where I learned to sew. My most recent release\, Sleuth\, is the third and final collection in a true crime series I have dubbed The Gnarls Hollow Trilogy.\nClick here to learn more about Giucy Giuce \n\n 
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop-show/
LOCATION:Millwood Fire Co#1\, 100 Millwood Rd\, Millwood\, NY\, 10546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Programs VP":MAILTO:Programs@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T160000
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SUMMARY:Workshop-Hidden Hand Applique
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER AND PAY Online: Click HERE\nWorkshop name/teacher\, date\,and price must be specified with payment.\nIf paying by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters Guild)\, email registration info to programs@northernstarquilters.com and mail check to Kathy Tuttle\, 9 Coventry Circle\, Mahopac\, NY 10541. \nFor availability and questions\, contact  programs@northernstarquilters.com \n\n\nBe sure your NSQG membership is up-to-date (click here to renew or join) before registering as a member.\nNon-members are welcome (based on availability) for an increased fee and\, BEFORE registering\, must check with and obtain confirmation from programs@northernstarquilters.com.\nAll sign-ups are subject to availability; NO refunds unless the event is cancelled.\nSupply lists\, if not already on the website\, will be emailed to participants shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n DAVID TAYLOR \nHidden Hand Applique \nThursday\, 21 November 2024\n1 pm to 4 pm\n$30 members\nPlus a $10 kit fee paid directly to David \nLive\, in-person at the Millwood Firehouse on 100 Millwood Road in Millwood\, NY 10546 \nLearn David’s technique for applique\, resulting in stitches that are hidden from view. In this hands-on workshop and working on a simple project\, you will discover the intricate hand-stitching method and attention to detail that has set David’s work apart and learn how to achieve the same level of precision and beauty in your own creations.  Topics of the day include working with freezer paper templates\, perfecting pre-turned edges\, solving the dreaded “shadowing” effect of light fabrics (a game-changer with Jo Thomas)\, choosing the proper needle and thread for your project\, plus much more. \nKit includes all pre-washed fabrics\, including background custom print fabric\, full-color instructions\, freezer paper templates\, tracing paper for placement guide\, needle and thread. \nStudent Supplies Needed: \n\nPaper scissors and fabric scissors\nsmall travel iron and ironing surface\nApplique pins\nPencil or mechanical pencil\nFinger stiletto – (trolley needle\, optional\, but very useful)\nextension cord
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop3a/
LOCATION:Millwood Fire Co#1\, 100 Millwood Rd\, Millwood\, NY\, 10546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Programs VP":MAILTO:Programs@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:*FILLED* Workshop-Dancing with the Wall-Session#2 (2 days)
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER AND PAY Online: Click HERE\nWorkshop name/teacher\, date\,and price must be specified with payment.\nIf paying by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters Guild)\, email registration info to programs@northernstarquilters.com and mail check to Kathy Tuttle\, 9 Coventry Circle\, Mahopac\, NY 10541. \nFor availability and questions\, contact  programs@northernstarquilters.com \n\n\nBe sure your NSQG membership is up-to-date (click here to renew or join) before registering as a member.\nNon-members are welcome (based on availability) for an increased fee and\, BEFORE registering\, must check with and obtain confirmation from programs@northernstarquilters.com.\nAll sign-ups are subject to availability; NO refunds unless the event is cancelled.\nSupply lists\, if not already on the website\, will be emailed to participants shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Filled – Waitlist Only\nIRENE RODERICK\n  \nDancing with the Wall:  Improv Irene-Style Quick-Step \nWEDNESDAY and THURSDAY\, May 8-9\,  2024\n9:00 am to 6:00 pm each day with an hour for lunch\nMembers $150\nLive\, in-person\, 2 days at the Millwood Firehouse on 100 Millwood Road in Millwood\, NY 10546 \nCome spend two days with Irene and learn how to let your sub-conscience and creativity drive you to make a unique expression of your individual aesthetic and process. Using only two contrasting colors\, you will learn how to construct the individual components used to make an improv Irene-style quilt. You will discover how fun it is to make many types of  stripes\, triangles\, squares and curves in new and original ways. Expect to leave with a piece in progress as well as all the techniques to pursue this approach to improv quilting. \nAbout two weeks before the workshop Irene will send copies of her handouts and links to two of her videos–one on components and one on skinny lines. \nPlease sign up promptly.  If there is enough interest and registration and this workshop closes out early\, a second class can be arranged with Irene. \n \nTo learn more about Irene Roderick\, visit her website:  Irene Roderick \n \nYou can purchase her book at your local quilt or book store\, or order on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. \nSupply list will be emailed to participants. \n\nAbout Irene\n\nMy artwork is currently grounded in the textile arts\, focused on quilt making and fabric dyeing.  I am trained as a painter and I have always been interested in pattern and color and how these elements can evoke emotional and political responses. A few years ago\, I encountered modern quilting and loved the idea of making a “utilitarian painting.” I learned to quilt and accidentally discovered improvisational quilting\, an intuitive\, spontaneous process I call “dancing with the wall.” The technique opened up a new-found creativity for me. This work is entirely intuitive and visceral.   \nI begin by placing a scrap of fabric in the center of my design wall and then grow the quilt one element at a time\, responding to each “step” until it feels balanced\, interesting and joyful. When I begin\, I do not know  what is going to happen but create through trial and error\, literally dancing between the wall\, the cutting mat\, the sewing machine and the iron. Through this act of making\, I have learned to embrace the joy of creative intuition\, spontaneous expression\, and a blind trust in process.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop-show2/
LOCATION:Millwood Fire Co#1\, 100 Millwood Rd\, Millwood\, NY\, 10546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quilt Show,Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Programs VP":MAILTO:Programs@northernstarquilters.com
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