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SUMMARY:Workshop - Walking Foot Quilting
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER AND PAY: Click HERE\nWorkshop name/teacher\, date\,and price needed for signup. \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\, as listed in the event description.\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\nMarge Tucker – Workshop 1 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\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.\nA fine-tip black Sharpie or Pigma pen to write on the quilt sandwich\nA Hera 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\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T090000
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Improv Dresden Plate Piecing
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER AND PAY: Click HERE\nWorkshop name/teacher\, date\,and price needed for signup. \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\, as listed in the event description.\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\nMarge Tucker Workshop 2 –  Dresden Plate Piecing\n9:00 am to 4:00 pm\nFriday\, 9/18/26\nMillwood Fire House\nCost $90\nLearn how to piece improvisational Dresden Plate blocks!  In this is 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. \nSupply List \nSupply List for Modern Dresden Plate Blocks Fabric: • Background fabric (I used white but it can be any color) – 3 ½ yards • Fabric for the colored parts of the wedges : o 1/3 yard of three different fabrics o 1/8 yard (5 ½” inches wide x WOF) of six different fabrics o OR ¾ yard of one fabric **Precut BEFORE class**: From background fabric cut: • One 7 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip • One 6 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip • One 5 1/5” x width of fabric (WOF) strip From wedge fabric cut: • One 5 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip • One 4 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip • One 3 1/2” x width of fabric (WOF) strip *This could from one fabric OR three different fabrics Other Supplies: o Sewing machine and accessories (power cord\, foot pedal\, extension table [if you have one] AND manual) o Rotary cutter with a new blade o Cutting mat (18”x 24’’) o A clear acrylic square ruler (12 ½” square) used to square blocks o Basic sewing kit (scissors\, seam ripper\, straight pins) o Best Press or Magic spray starch o Thread in a neutral cotton o Olfa 6”x 24” ruler to cut the fabric and the wedges. If you have this ruler\, that is great! IF NOT\, I will have the ruler for purchase in class. **It MUST be this brand and length.* Thoughts/Tips in Selecting Fabric for Modern Dresden Plate If 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. I 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. **Please don’t hesitate to email me at margetuckerquilts@gmail.com if you have any questions on the supply list.**
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop1-2/
LOCATION:Millwood Fire Co#1\, 100 Millwood Rd\, Millwood\, NY\, 10546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Workshop-Mastering Hand Applique
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER AND PAY: Click HERE\nWorkshop name/teacher\, date\,and price needed for signup. \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\, as listed in the event description.\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\nSlow Stitch\, Strong Style:  Mastering Hand Applique\n10/21/26. \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 from the pictured patterns:  Folk Art Bunny or Baltimore Album style state block for New York or Connecticut\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\, State 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. \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 - Jacket Making
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER AND PAY: Click HERE\nWorkshop name/teacher\, date\,and price needed for signup. \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\, as listed in the event description.\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\nMARIA WEINSTEIN – Jacket Making\nThe same workshop will be held both November 19th and 20th\, 12 people max per workshop.  \nBe sure to specify which day when you signup! \nNovember 19th OR 20th\, 2026\n9:00 am to 4:00 pm\nMillwood Fire House\n$72.00 + materials fee \nIn this class\, you’ll upcycle an old quilt or make a new one into a unique coat—choose full-length\, hip-length\, or cropped. Add a collar\, hood\, or keep it simple. Both full and hip-length coats can have pockets. You can also select a button\, zipper\, or leave the coat open. \nA $45.00 materials fee is required\, to be paid directly to Maria; this covers both the pattern and the pattern ease for tracing.\nPatterns will be available for purchase in September and October. Please do not cut your pattern. \nFabric Requirements: \n\n1 yard for binding\nQuilt\n\nThe following are various options available for creating your long coat and hip-length. If making the cropped coat let me know. \n\nFor upcycling\, a quilt sized 72 x 96 or 87 x 90 works best.\nUnfinished 72 x 96 or 87 x 90 quilt top\, now is your chance to quilt it (note: these sizes are an approximation but bigger is always better).\nKantha Cloth may be substituted for a quilt\, this will be very soft since it doesn’t have batting in-between.\nYou can find quilts on eBay\, thrift shops and Facebook Market Place.\n\nOR \nTo make a quilt\, you will need the following. \n\n2½ yard for the front\n2½ yard for the back\nFull size batting\n\nOR \n\nOne 40 x 40 piece for the back\ntwo 20 x 40 pieces for the front\ntwo 21 x 21 pieces for the sleeves\ntwo 14 x 14 squares for the hood (if making the hood)\none piece 5 wide x 18 long for the collar (if making the collar)\nTwo 10 x 10 squares for the pockets\n\nTools Required: \n\nSewing machine in working order. If you have a Bernina\, bring your 2A foot to overlock\, ¼ inch foot and a 10 foot.  Everyone else bring your zig zag foot\, ¼ inch foot and a general sewing foot.\nRotary cutter with a new blade\nSharp Scissors\nStraight Pins\nWonder clips\nBy Annie’s Stiletto and Pressing Tool (highly recommended)\nBlack or blue Sharpie to trace your pattern\nNeutral color sewing thread for piecing\nDecorative thread for the binding\nDouble sided basting tape for zipper only\nSeam Ripper\nSeparating Zipper – will discuss zipper in class\n\nHomework:  \n\nTrace your coat size on the pattern ease and cut it out. We’ll cut the coat in class.\n*When tracing\, focus on all markings—especially the dots on the pockets and jacket sides\, as these are key for this pattern.\nWash quilt before coming to class\, this is for shrinking purposes only.\nPlease come to class with all materials and ready to work!
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop3/
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 - Ankara Strings
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER AND PAY: Click HERE\nWorkshop name/teacher\, date\,and price needed for signup. \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\, as listed in the event description.\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\nLisa Shepard –  Ankara Strings\n3/18/27\nMillwood Fire House\, Millwood New York\nWorkshop cost $85 \nFee for kit of Ankara Strips $55 and is enough for 2 people to share. Lisa will bring the kits to the workshop. \nAnkara String Quilt\nThe classic string quilt becomes a work of art with Ankara! Learn to mix the colors & patterns with confidence\, bind the quilt using two easy techniques\, add non-traditional fabrics to your quilt\, transform the blocks into alternate projects & more! Strip bundles available.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop5/
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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