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SUMMARY:Fall Quilt Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Our first retreat for next year is scheduled for Monday November 3 – Wednesday November 5 at the Center at Mariandale\, Ossining NY.  It’s a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in what you love and be surrounded by others who love the same.\n\nA two night\, six meal stay costs $250.  There is also an option to be a “commuter” and forgo the overnight and receive two meals a day for $65 each day.\n\nTo sign up\, contact Jody Sullivan at jodysull@optonline.net.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/fall-quilt-retreat/
LOCATION:Center at Mariandale\, 299 N Highland Ave\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Member Activities Liaison":MAILTO:Activities@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:Batik Sale + Meeting+Lecture Betsy Habich
DESCRIPTION:*** Update – Late start for meeting – doors not open til 6pm\, all activities start after that ***\n\nWe will NOT have a Show and Tell\nWe will NOT have a Free Table\nLibrary Services will NOT be available except to return books\nThe November 19th Batik Sale will begin at 6:30\nThe December 10th Holiday Boutique will begin at 6:30\nOur Speakers will begin at 7:15 pm for both meetings\nWe will have refreshments\n\nShop at the Batik Blowout!\nSale starts 5:30pm\n$4/yard  –  1/4\, 1/2\, 1\, and 2 yd + cutsThanks to a huge donation of batiks to Comfort Quilts\, we have a bonanza to share with guild members.\nHundreds of yards of batiks at amazing prices so bring $$$ (cash or check) and a shopping bag because you don’t want to miss out.\n*****\n\n\n \n19 November 2025 \nBETSY HABICH \nThread Painting: It’s all about the Details \nSlide & trunk show talk.  A short introduction to my pieced and appliqued pictorial quilts shows the quilting style I developed to support the images\, a bridge to thread painting. Then you see how to make a photorealistic thread painting: selecting the right photo\, printing it on fabric\, seeing all the colors in the piece\, selecting threads\, different stitches\, blending colors smoothly\, representing texture\, and paying attention to detail. The third part follows a landscape thread-painting from start to finish\, to show how a painting actually develops. Q&A and opportunity to look at the quilts follow. \n  \nBIO Betsy Habich’s quilts have been juried into national and regional  shows\, including International Quilt Association (IQA /Houston)\, American Quilters  Society (AQS/ Paducah)\, Machine Quilters Expo (MQX)\, and Quilters Gathering\, and  her work has been awarded at regional quilt shows including the Vermont Quilt Festival\,  The Gathering\, and the Machine Quilters Expo (MQX). In addition\, she has had several  one-woman shows at local shows\, shops\, and libraries. She is a self-confessed  fabricaholic and cat person\, though she has also been known to play with dogs. She lives  with her husband\, cats\, and fabric in Beverly Farms\, MA. \nClick here to learn about Betsy Habich Quilts \n\nBusiness meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.\nGuests are always welcome\, there is a guest fee\, $10\, which can be credited toward membership – click HERE for more information. \nOur Hospitality team provides coffee and tea along with a few cookies at in-person meetings.\nPlease bring your own mug or water bottle.\nMember contributions of home-baked treats or other simple snacks are requested!
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/lecture-3/
LOCATION:Fox Lane High School\, 632 South Bedford Road\, Bedford\, NY\, 10506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guild Meeting,Lectures,Member Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="President":MAILTO:President@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:Workshop- Thread Painting 101
DESCRIPTION:SIGN-UP:  To check availability or with any questions\, email  programs@northernstarquilters.com \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 shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\nPay by credit card: click HERE.\nPay by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters’ Guild):\n– EMAIL  programs@northernstarquilters.com with your selection;\n– NOTE on your check the workshop you want;\n– MAIL your check to: Betty Moulton\, 404 Tamarack Lane\, Brewster\, NY  10509 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBETSY HABICH – Thread Painting 101 \nThursday\, 20 November 2025\n9:00 am to 3:30 pm\nLive\, in-person at the Millwood Fire House\n$55 \nKit Fee $30 (Betsy’s image) / $35 (your own image) – Kit Fee paid directly to Betsy during the workshop\nIntensive thread-painting gives you the freedom to make a very realistic\, tapestry-like image entirely with thread\, and the only skill you need is confident free-motion quilting! Starting with your own good-quality photo\, we will explore ways to create color combinations and textures to transform it into a realistic 8 1⁄2” x 11” thread painting. You will be amazed by what you can do! You will learn the basics of thread painting\, including balancing sewing machine tension\, straight-stitch and zig-zag thread painting\, and tips for avoiding distortion \nNote: If you choose to use your own photo\, you will be asked to send me your proposed photo two weeks ahead of time for approval\, editing\, and printing. I will bring the printed photo to class made into a quilt sandwich so students can maximize their in-class work time. \nKIT INFO \nStudents choosing to work with one of my kits will have a $30 fee. Students choosing to work with one of their own photos will have a kit fee of $35\, which will cover and include my review and editing of their photos\, printing their photo on prepared cotton\, making their photo into a fused  8 1/2” x 11” quilt sandwich\, providing a second prepared quilt sandwich for in-class exercises and two 8 1/2” x 11” color copies of their photo for in-class exercises.  Students will also receive a multi-page handout detailing the exercises. \nBETSY HABICH Supply List \n\nA sewing machine which is in good working order and is capable of free-motion stitching.  Students often asked whether they should bring their “good” machine – a high-end machine is not necessary (straight-stitch and zig-zag is all we need)\, BUT the machine must be reliable and able to stand up to being run at high speeds over an extended period.  I strongly recommend students have their machine serviced in the 6 months before the workshop\, as their success in the class will depend on their sewing machine working. Students should also bring their sewing machine manual and any tools that came with their machine plus any additional tools they regularly use to clean their machine.\nA free-motion embroidery foot.  The open “C” at the bottom of the foot lets you see exactly where your needle will land and makes thread painting much\, much\, much easier.  If that is not possible\, a clear quilting foot is ok.\nA package of size 14 topstitch machine needles\nFive to seven bobbins\, preferably loaded with a selection of the colors you expect to use in your thread painting\nParchment paper\nAlcohol wipes\nEach participant will need to study their approved photo carefully and bring thread in all the colors they can see. There are often quite a lot of colors! I use and recommend Aurifil 50 weight/2 ply cotton thread because I like the way it looks stitched out and because it is low lint (though not no-lint). For beginning thread painters\, it is also perfectly fine to use 50-weight Mettler\, Metrosene\, or Guttermann cotton or cotton-look thread.  I do not recommend using rayon thread because it is not strong enough to stand up to rapid stitching. (I do not personally like the look of shiny 50-weight machine embroidery thread\, but you are an experienced machine embroider and have a large stash of shiny 50-weight embroidery thread\, you are free to use that\, with the caveat that I may not be able to help you if the thread misbehaves.)
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:Holiday Boutique + Member Speaker-Tamar Drucker
DESCRIPTION:*** Update – Late start for meeting – doors not open til 6pm\, all activities start after that ***\n\nWe will NOT have a Show and Tell\nWe will NOT have a Free Table\nLibrary Services will NOT be available except to return books\nThe December 10th Holiday Boutique will begin at 6:30\nWe will have our table raffle\nOur Speakers will begin at 7:15 pm for both meetings\nWe will have refreshments – bring a Holiday treat to share\n\nHoliday Boutique – Handmade Items for Sale by Members\nBy popular demand\, our member-to-member boutique will return at the December 10th guild meeting.  Items handmade by members may be sold at this event.  There will be a charge of $10 per half table.  If you are interested in vending at the Boutique\, please email me with the type of item that you wish to sell.\nRona Spar\, activities@northernstarquilters.com.  Finish up that holiday shopping! \n\nTAMAR DRUCKER Trunk Show\nAs long as I can remember I was always excited about creating art. Meir Moses\, who was my mentor after school hours taught model sketching\, etching\, and woodcutting in our community center. In 1986 I was introduced to quilting. That was the beginning of my love for textiles and  creating original work in fiber\, fabric\, and thread. I enjoy working with a variety of fibers: Commercial\, hand painted or printed cottons\, silk\, chiffon\, etc. Oil paint lettering\,” thread paint” and hand embroidery are added for texture. My photographs taken on daily walks are the base of many quilts. I am inspired by nature\, Japanese motifs\, and my own family history. I am a member of the Northern Star Quilt Guild\, Studio Art Quilt Associates\, Fiber Art Creations\, the Ossining Arts Council\, the Israel Quilters Association\, Surface Design Association. I was lucky to have my quilts get accepted and earn local and international recognition and awards. I exhibited abroad in the UK\, France\, the Netherlands\, Canada\, Taiwan\, and Israel. In the United States\, my work has been featured in exhibitions in Houston\, TX; New Hope\, PA; Des Moines\, IA; the Gerald Ford Museum in Grand Rapids\, MI; and in the Tri-state Region. Today\, I enjoy retirement from teaching\, creating art. I live with my family in Ossining\, NY. \nClick here to learn about Tamar Drucker \n\nBusiness meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.\nGuests are always welcome\, there is a guest fee\, $10\, which can be credited toward membership – click HERE for more information. \nOur Hospitality team provides coffee and tea along with a few cookies at in-person meetings.\nPlease bring your own mug or water bottle.\nMember contributions of home-baked treats or other simple snacks are requested!
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/guild-1/
LOCATION:Fox Lane High School\, 632 South Bedford Road\, Bedford\, NY\, 10506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guild Meeting,Member Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="President":MAILTO:President@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:Meeting+Lecture (Zoom)-Christine Barnes
DESCRIPTION:This is a Zoom event.\nThe zoom link will be emailed to registered participants a few days before.\n\n \n21 January 2026  ZOOM \nChristine Barnes \nColor! Color! Color! \nLuster! Luminosity! Transparency! \n1) Being “good with color” is more about practice than talent! This program begins with a look at the three color characteristics common to all quilts and garments: value\, temperature\, and intensity. These terms sound academic\, yet they\, as much as color itself\, are the key to making great quilts. Learn how to use the color wheel to create fresh\, unexpected color combinations. See how color affects texture and pattern. Images of quilts from nationally known quilters are followed by my quilts and a digital mini fashion show of wearables. \n2) Put simply\, “magic fabrics” give a quilt light and vitality. Some suggest light coming from below the surface (luminosity) or bouncing across the surface (luster). Others imply that see-through colors overlap to create new color mixtures (transparency). They typically display variations in value—light areas among darker areas\, or light-to-dark gradations—and they often contain warm colors. A digital trunk show of fabrics\, quilts\, and wearables brings the concepts to life. \nBIO My quilting life began when I was eight or nine\, with a doll quilt made on my crank Singer sewing machine. I asked my grandmother what was inside a quilt\, and she said “cotton.” I stuffed my little quilt with cotton balls—and wondered why it was lumpy. \nFast forward through teenage years happily spent sewing clothes. Degrees in Design and Journalism segued into a full-time job for Sunset Publishing. In 1980 I wrote Quilting\, Patchwork & Appliqué\, a best seller\, thanks to the input from renowned quilter Roberta Horton. I went on to write books on soft furnishings\, decorating\, and remodeling. I loved my job. \nLater\, as a free-lance writer\, I was assigned to write a chapter on color for another Sunset book. Through exercises and observation\, my uncle\, an artist in Mendocino\, taught me how color works—and ignited a lifelong love of color. \nThat chapter laid the foundation for two books on color theory for quilters\, plus articles for quilt magazines and decades of teaching. My main takeaway? There are classic color concepts—and they work. Whether it’s choosing fabrics for a new quilt\, fixing one that’s not working\, or attempting an effect like transparency\, it all boils down to the basics. What may look like magic is grounded in classic color theory. \nRetired from traveling to teach\, I do lectures and classes via Zoom. I feel so fortunate to live a life that connects me to quilts and quilt makers worldwide. And now\, my best creative time is spent in my light-filled sewing room\, where I am always happy. \nClick here to learn more about Christine Barnes \n\nBusiness meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.\nGuests are always welcome\, there is a guest fee\, $10\, which can be credited toward membership – click HERE for more information. \nOur Hospitality team provides coffee and tea along with a few cookies at in-person meetings.\nPlease bring your own mug or water bottle.\nMember contributions of home-baked treats or other simple snacks are requested!
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/lecture-4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guild Meeting,Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="President":MAILTO:President@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
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SUMMARY:*FULL* Workshop - Special Effects with Color (Zoom-multi-day)
DESCRIPTION:*** WORKSHOP CLOSED ***\nThis is a Zoom event.\nThe zoom link will be emailed to registered participants a few days before.\n\n\n\nSIGN-UP:  To check availability or with any questions\, email  programs@northernstarquilters.com \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 shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\nPay by credit card: click HERE.\nPay by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters’ Guild):\n– EMAIL  programs@northernstarquilters.com with your selection;\n– NOTE on your check the workshop you want;\n– MAIL your check to: Betty Moulton\, 404 Tamarack Lane\, Brewster\, NY  10509 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nNOTE: Our January workshop has been revised. Christine Barnes’ Special Effects with Color! will now consist of two engaging sessions instead of three\, and the fee has been reduced to $50 for members and $75 for non-members. Each session lasts three hours and will be recorded\, so you can revisit the content for at least one week. \nCHRISTINE BARNES – Special Effects with Color \nVIRTUAL via Zoom  – This is a multi-day Zoom workshop of two 3 hour color study sessions\n$50 members \nZoom 1 — TRANSPARENCY—the illusion that one color is lying on top of another and where they cross\, there is a third color.\nThursday\, 22 January 2026 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET \nZoom 2 — LUMINOSITY—the illusion of a light coming from beneath the surface.\nThursday\, 29 January 2026 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET \nJoin us for an in-depth exploration of the vibrant world of color using just paper\, glue\, and fabric from your very own stash. Learn how to use the color wheel to create fresh\, unexpected color combinations. See how color affects texture and pattern. Learn about “magic fabrics” that give a quilt light and vitality. Some effects suggest light coming from below the surface (luminosity) or bouncing across the surface (luster). Others imply that see-through colors overlap to create new color mixtures (transparency). They typically display variations in value—light areas among darker areas\, or light-to-dark gradations—and they often contain warm colors. \nClick here to learn more about Christine Barnes\nClick here to check out her book The Quilter’s Color Club Print-on-Demand Edition – C&T Publishing\nClick here to watch Christine on Alex Anderson & Ricky Tims The Quilt Show Episode 1407\nChristine also taught Special Effects with Color for The Quilt Show.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop4/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Programs VP":MAILTO:Programs@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T083000
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SUMMARY:** SIGNUPS CLOSED ** Super Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Closed – No More Signups Accepted \nSuper Saturday – January 31\, 2026  \n$30 (Coffee and deli lunch included\, $15 guest surcharge)\nA wonderful opportunity to sit and sew and learn and mingle with fellow members in a smaller sociable setting.\n Any class specific questions\, contact the teacher.\nJust in case\, snow date February 7th.\n\nAny general questions or guest attendee options\, contact supersaturday@northernstarquilters.com\nSignup online and pay by credit card – click HERE\n– OR –\nSignup and pay by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters Guild) at guild meetings\n– OR –\nEmail supersaturday@northernstarquilters.com with your class request and to get check payment instructions\n\n\n\n\n2026 Classes\nSit N Sew\nArea available for those who want to setup and work on their own project. \nBarbara Glab - Scrappy Log Cabin\n \nSupply List:\n\n\nSewing machine with thread\nCutting mat & rotary cutter\nRuler 24×6 or 24×3\nLeft over fabric strips sewn into a ‘reel’  (see class description)\n\n\n\n\nIf you have leftover  “Jelly Roll” strips\, use them and cut more 2.5″ wide strips at random lengths from your scraps.\nOr you can cut scraps into 1.5″ or 2″ wide strips.\nWhatever size you choose\, sew those strips together at home\, creating a ‘reel’ that we will be using.\n\nI made my quilt top using 2″ wide strips. I used 74 linear yards to make 70″x 76″ quilt top. Maybe start with 25 linear yards of fabric.\nI noticed that fabric with a bigger design shows better in this quilt. Also include some solid fabric.\nI tried to cut my strips with the grain of fabric not across from selvage to selvage to prevent fabric from stretching while sewing strips together.\nMeg Mooar - Kawandi Style Quilt\n \n\nKawandi are an ancestral craft practiced by the African diaspora in western India.  They are made from recycled saris and constructed from the outside in.  In this workshop we will be practicing a western style of sewing a Kawandi – a respectful interpretation of this traditional technique. \nSupply List:\nThis is a hand stitching project.\nGather scraps and colorful threads to reproduce your own\, unique interpretation of a Kawandi. \nJoAnne Hochstein - Wool Applique\n \n– \nThis will be our 3rd year exploring the many ways to work with Wool. Any appliqué pattern can be translated in to Wool Appliqué and even combined with traditional cotton piecing. \nIf you have a pattern in mind bring it and I’ll help you get started otherwise I will have samples for you to work on.\nPlease bring your hand sewing kit with a thimble (if that’s how you work) and both paper and fabric scissors.Jane Eyes - Improv 101\n \n\nPlaying Around with Orphan Blocks  \nDo you have a collection of orphan blocks and other bits from a workshop or an abandoned project? Are you ready to slice them up and dive into the art of improvisational piecing?  We will be using those abandoned bits to explore various improv techniques including ruler free cutting\, and create a small piece\, a table runner\, wall quilt\, or panels for a tote bag. \nSupply List \n\n2 or 3 Orphan blocks that have a pleasing color theme and other “bits” that compliment that palette\n4-5 Fat quarters of fabrics that fit into your chosen palette. Be sure to bring a range of values – light to dark\nDesign wall – a square yard of flannel and blue painter’s tape\nSewing machine with ¼ inch foot\nNeutral thread – medium grey or khaki\nRotary cutter with a new blade\, cutting mat\, and one ruler\n\n*FILLED* Patricia Loquet - Potato Chip Quilt\n \nA note about the photo-I chose to use as the starting point a 4 1/2 x 4 1/2” square instead of two potato chips. \n\nCome for the Ranger Cookies but stay for Potato Chips! \nA potato chip in Quilters language means a 2 1/2”x 4 1/2” rectangle. Beginner and scrap friendly these quilts go together easily. And there are many variations for putting the blocks together. Most but not all variations use equal numbers of dark and light chips. As said this is a very scrap friendly quilt but you can always make it a “controlled” scrappy by your choice of fabrics and placement. \nSUPPLY LIST: \nA 12” block uses 15 “potato chips”; an 8” block uses 8 “potato chips\, your choice. Bring enough chips for however big you want your quilt.  Half should be light and the other half dark or dark medium.  I encourage you to make up baggies of 10 light/10 dark to trade with others to really make it scrappy. \n\nBasics – Sewing machine\, thread\, needles\, scissors\, pins\nCutting board and rotary cutter and ruler (if you haven’t cut all your pieces)\nPersonal iron & mat  (I will also bring an iron and ironing board\n\n*FILLED* Karen Eckmeier - Accidental Landscape™: Mountain Views \n \n©2009-2026 Karen Eckmeier        karen@quilted-lizard.com    www.kareneckmeier.com \nFabric\n\nSky: ¼ yard “dramatic” fabric with clouds\, or sun\, or a handpainted fabric. The sky fabric sets the mood for you entire scene\, so be sure you love it!\nRolling Hills: ¼ yard 5-7 greens gradated from light to dark (look for small scale prints – not necessarily “landscape” fabrics. For example: irregular stripes\, random dots\, mottled\, etc. Distant Mountains: scraps or 1/8 yard each of white\, gray\, medium purple\, or gray blue\nWildflowers (optional): ¼ yard small scale floral that looks like growing flowers\nLake/River: blues OR use a section of the sky fabric (the reflection of the sky is usually visible in the water)\nOuter Border: ¼ yard your choice – dark neutrals\, such as black\, brown and gray work nicely as borders that act as picture frames or a window frame to surround the scene.\n\n\nHere’s another surprisingly simple quilted scene using Karen’s layered topstitching technique. Gentle rolling hills of green fabric strips combine with distant peaks to create peaceful vistas. Include a lake or a field of wildflowers. The variations are endless! You will also learn how to embellish the landscape with beads\, yarn and Angelina fibers to give it sparkle.\nFinished size: approx. 9” x 12” without borders (size varies)\nTo view color photos of this workshop go to pages 8-13 and 50-51 in the Accidental Landscapes book. \nSupplies\n\nSewing Machine (Featherweights are fine)\nRotary cutter\, ruler\, and mat\nIron and ironing pad (mini iron will work)\nThreads for topstitching – select threads to match fabrics or use variegated threads\nNeutral thread for bobbin\nFabric scissors\nPins (I recommend the long flower head pins)\nFabric glue (for adding optional details)\nRuler for rotary cutting borders\nQuilter’s Square for squaring piece (only if you already own one)\nBook: Accidental Landscapes by Karen Eckmeier $21.95 (highly recommended but not required)\n\nMost students get to the quilting stage in both the 3 hour and 6 hour workshops\,  this is what you will need:  \n\nThreads for quilting (machine or hand)\nNeedles for machine quilting or hand quilting\n100% cotton batting (approx. 18” x 22”) + half yard fabric for backing\n“Walking Foot” and/or Darning Foot for Machine quilting\nPins for Basting (for tiny quilts like these\, pins are great)
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/super-saturday/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown\, 2880 Crompond Road\, Yorktown Heights\, NY\, 10598
CATEGORIES:Hospitality,Member Activities
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CREATED:20170914T124318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T123149Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting+Lecture (Zoom)- Susan Avishai
DESCRIPTION:This is a Zoom event.\nThe zoom link will be emailed to registered participants a few days before.\n\n\nBusiness meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.\nGuests are always welcome\, there is a guest fee\, $10\, which can be credited toward membership – click HERE for more information. \nOur Hospitality team provides coffee and tea along with a few cookies at in-person meetings.\nPlease bring your own mug or water bottle.\nMember contributions of home-baked treats or other simple snacks are requested! \n\n\n \n18 February 2026 \nZOOM \nSusan Avishai \nAmong the Garbage and the Flowers     \nHow Susan came to fibre art\, specifically using cast-off clothing\, reuse and creativity.  Techniques for creating sculpture from deconstructed\, discarded clothing to evoke awareness of the exploitative nature of garment manufacture and the paradoxically enormous problem of textile waste. \n  \nBIO Susan Avishai creates sculpture from deconstructed\, discarded clothing. Her work evokes awareness of the exploitative nature of garment manufacture and the paradoxically enormous problem of textile waste. Susan has mounted 18 solo shows\, won many prizes in national and international juried exhibitions\, and is represented in several large corporate and museum collections. She was elected to the Ontario Society of Artists in 2015.Originally from Montreal\, Susan has a BFA (1971) from Concordia University\, studied as well at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto\,and the Académie Julien in Paris. She received an MA (2002\, Hollins  University\, VA) in writing and literature. Toronto is now home\, after years in Jerusalem\, New York\, Boston\, and Ottawa. Her new work has been included in the book Dimensional Cloth\, Sculpture by Contemporary Textile Artists by Andra Stanton; profiled in Fiber Art Now; and the SAQA Journal\, and she was a featured artist in Australia’s Textile Fibre Forum. She was a presenting artist at the 3rd International Textile Symposium at the Mark Rothko Centre in Daugavpils\, Latvia\, was chosen for the 2016 Gardiner Museum’s Twelve Trees Christmas program\, and has guest curated a show of 11 artists who also work with up-cycled  textiles\, exhibited in 2023 at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in Almonte\, Ontario. Recent work was shown at the Mary E. Black Gallery in Halifax\, NS and she participated in Fiberart International 2019. She was chosen twice for Excellence in Fibers and once for Excellence in Quilts organized by Fiber Art Now. Most recently she was invited to be a featured speaker at the 2023 SAQA Conference in Toronto. \nClick here to learn more about Susan Avishai
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/lecture-5/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guild Meeting,Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="President":MAILTO:President@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172724
CREATED:20170914T130443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T122246Z
UID:10000064-1773856800-1773865800@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Meeting - Gyleen X. Fitzgerald
DESCRIPTION:Business meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.\nGuests are always welcome\, there is a guest fee\, $10\, which can be credited toward membership – click HERE for more information. \nOur Hospitality team provides coffee and tea along with a few cookies at in-person meetings.\nPlease bring your own mug or water bottle.\nMember contributions of home-baked treats or other simple snacks are requested! \n\n\nChallenge Quilts Due!\nRemember to bring yours to be collected at this meeting.\n\n \n18 March 2026 \nGYLEEN FITZGERALD \nMake Mine with Scraps \nFocus on traditional utility quilts. Use up\, cut up or recycle what you have on hand to make stunning quilts. Learn to harmonize exchange and friendship blocks or clear your clutter with strips and squares. \nBIO Gyleen Fitzgerald makes quilts that blend color\, pattern and texture to provide a contemporary essence to traditional quilting. A true renaissance woman\, she embraced all the needle arts before becoming obsessed with quiltmaking and design in 1981. It is an understatement to say she loves color and is willing to incorporate as much fabric as possible to achieve a rich color blend. Her strength as a quilt artist is demonstrated by the infusion of engineering tools and innovative techniques to simplify visually complex quilts. She shares her enthusiasm for quilting through exhibits\, interactive lectures and workshops. The avid quilter\, Gyleen has earned Best of Show honors.As a writer\, Gyleen centers on quilt design project books\, magazine articles\, haiku poetry and children’s books.  As a publisher\, she is a repeat Gold Medal winner for Quilts: Unfinished Stories with New Endings; Polygon Affair…So Easy You’ll Fall in Love; and Bricks\, Cobblestones and Pebbles. \nBibliography \n\nThe Queen’s Court\, FPI Publishing\, 2023\nIn Search of Dragon Eggs\, The Legend of the Black Knight in the Land of Delphia\, 2023\nPolygon Series: Simplicity\, Book I; Elegance\, Book II; and Evolution\, Book III\, 2019\nBricks\, Cobblestones and Pebbles\, FPI Publishing\, coming fall 2015\nPolygon Affair…So Easy You’ll Fall in Love\, FPI Publishing\, 2013\nTrash to Treasure Pineapple Quilts\, FPI Publishing\, 2010\nQuilts: Unfinished Stories with New Endings\, FPI Publishing\, 2009\nIn the House\, If Walls Could Talk\, FPI Publishing\, 2008\nThe Dream: A Magical Journey in Colourful Stitches\, FPI Publishing\, 2005.\nPoetry and Patchwork\, Co-Author\, James W. Pryde\, Jr\, FPI Publishing\, 2005\n\nClick here to learn more about Gyleen X Fitzgerald
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/lecture-6/
LOCATION:Fox Lane High School\, 632 South Bedford Road\, Bedford\, NY\, 10506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guild Meeting,Lectures
ORGANIZER;CN="President":MAILTO:President@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172724
CREATED:20180704T121535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T163545Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop - Pineapple Quilts and Fabulous Finishes
DESCRIPTION:SIGN-UP:  To check availability or with any questions\, email  programs@northernstarquilters.com \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 shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\nPay by credit card: click HERE.\nPay by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters’ Guild):\n– EMAIL  programs@northernstarquilters.com with your selection;\n– NOTE on your check the workshop you want;\n– MAIL your check to: Betty Moulton\, 404 Tamarack Lane\, Brewster\, NY  10509 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGYLEEN X. FITZGERALD – Trash to Treasure Pineapple Quilts PLUS\nFabulous Finishes: Boarders\, Binding/Facings\, & Sleeve \n19 March 2026\n9 am to 3:30 pm\nLive\, in-person at the Millwood Fire House\n$ 55 \n  \n \nOkay isn’t it time to clear the clutter in your life? Oops\, too much? What about using up all those bits and pieces stuff in nooks\, crannies and boxes? Better? Let’s make an old fashioned favorite pineapple quilt with a new and contemporary twist. Effortless stitching without paper piecing! Go scrappy\, random or totally stylized it doesn’t matter just plan to join the Pineapple Par-tay! This workshop turns trash to a treasured one of a kind pineapple quilt. Special tool required: Pineapple Tool by Gyleen \nAs an added bonus\, while you continue stitching\, Gyleen will be discussing and demonstrating how to achieve the perfect borders\, binding/facing\, and sleeves. With her tips\, your quilts will be sure to be show-ready! \nYou can view the supply list HERE. \n\nTo learn more about Gyleen\, click here: Colourful Stitches
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260405T172724
CREATED:20230830T213132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T010210Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Quilt Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The Spring retreat will be Friday 3/20/26-Sunday 3/22/26. \nJody Sullivan has arranged for our guild’s quilt retreat at Mariandale Retreat Center\, Ossining\, NY. The cost is $250 per person which includes two overnights\, six meals and lots of sewing time! There is also the possibility of being a “day commuter” for $65 a day which gives breakfast and lunch. \nContact Jody Sullivan jodysull@optonline.net to signup. \nA minimum of ten people for the two nights is required and there will be a maximum. If you are interested and want to attend\, please email Jody (jodysull@optonline.net) to be added to the list.  As the date gets closer\, payment will be requested\, send nothing until notified.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/spring-quilt-retreat/
LOCATION:Center at Mariandale\, 299 N Highland Ave\, Ossining\, NY\, 10562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Member Activities Liaison":MAILTO:Activities@northernstarquilters.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260405T172724
CREATED:20260117T210013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T230410Z
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SUMMARY:Bus Trip - AQS Hartford Show
DESCRIPTION:BUS TRIP TO THE AQS QUILT SHOW IN HARTFORD\, CT\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 11\, 2026\nJoin the fun as we travel to the Hartford Convention Center for a full day visit to the\nAmerican Quilters’ Society Quilt Week – New England Show.\n$55 per person includes bus trip and show entry fee.\nNon-members can register starting January 28th at $55 per person\n(non-member surcharge NOT required) \nRegistration ends on February 25th or when all seats are filled. \nNO REFUNDS unless the trip is cancelled. \nTrip Organizer – Rona Spar\, activities@northernstarquilters.com \n\nRequired Trip Information: Every registrant must supply the following to Rona –\n\nYour Pickup/Droppoff Point:  Mt. Kisco or Brewster\nYour Cell phone number: How you can be contacted during the day of the trip\nYour Email address\n\nBus Pickup/Dropoff Points:\n— 7:30 AM:  Board the bus at the Mount Kisco Park and Ride on route 172 at 684 exit 4.\nOR\n— 8:30 AM:  Board the bus at the Brewster Park and Ride on route 312 off route 84 at exit 65 (eastbound or westbound.) \nShow Arrival:\n— Arrive at the Convention Center about 10:15.  Enjoy a day at the show.  There are numerous restaurants in the area for lunch as well as food concessions inside the Convention Center. \nShow Departure:\n— Depart the Convention Center at 4:00 PM.\n— Arrive at Brewster at 5:30.\n— Arrive at Mt. Kisco at 6:15 \nPayment:\n— Pay by credit card (preferred) – Click HERE  or go to nsqg.formstack.com/forms/nsqg_creditcard_payment_signup.\nBe sure to specify the required trip information on the payment form.\nOR\n— Send check made out to Northern Star Quilters’ Guild to: Rona Spar\, 100 Woodcrest Lane #126\, Mount Kisco\, NY 10549\nand email ronaquilter@gmail.com  with the required trip information. \n\n 
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/guild-trip/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Member Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Member Activities Liaison":MAILTO:Activities@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172724
CREATED:20170914T125508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T122334Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting+Challenge - Ellen Blalock
DESCRIPTION:Business meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.\nGuests are always welcome\, there is a guest fee\, $10\, which can be credited toward membership – click HERE for more information. \nOur Hospitality team provides coffee and tea along with a few cookies at in-person meetings.\nPlease bring your own mug or water bottle.\nMember contributions of home-baked treats or other simple snacks are requested! \n\n\nChallenge Quilts displayed and voted on!\n\n \n15 April 2026 \nELLEN BLALOCK \nArt\, Artists and Activism: Quilts \nThis lecture gives a brief history of artists that use the quilt medium to produce art quilts that address social\, political and current affairs in their community and the world. I discuss the story development of several quilts I produced from two or more quilt series that address violence\, racism\, identity\, trauma and mental illness. The narrative of these quilts show connections to my life as a journalist and documentarian. For quilt groups I cover my journey to adapt quilting techniques to my work. I pick several quilts and explain construction and problem solving with a theme. \nBIO I am an artist with a mission. I believe my job is to be a conduit to listen and tell the stories of people that need to be heard and represented; the ones whose lives and experiences have been marginalized. I am particularly interested in the African American experience in the United States. Through my art I have dealt with issues around African American teen fathers\, slavery\, female identity and power\, LGBTQ families\, “Deaf” children\, mental illness and trauma\, and the ancestors. My job is to listen\, to record\, to make available the voices and stories of what is missing. The Fathers’ Project\, Beyond Boundaries in Ghana\, The Quilt Project\, Know Me\, the WHOLE Me and CAGE have all grown out of  my need to help give voices to people and communities that need their stories told. I work in many media. The main ones are photography\, video\, drawing\, and fiber. Some of my projects have been collaborations with other artists for performance art and installation pieces. I have taught courses in art\, art history and photography at several colleges and universities. My signature studio course is The Visual Narrative. I have a BFA from Tyler College of Art\, Temple University and a MFA from Syracuse University. I am originally from Philadelphia\, PA and live in Syracuse\, NY. \nClick here to learn more about Ellen Blalock
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/lecture-7/
LOCATION:Fox Lane High School\, 632 South Bedford Road\, Bedford\, NY\, 10506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guild Meeting,Lectures,Member Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="President":MAILTO:President@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172724
CREATED:20260206T005416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T010445Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Saturday Sit & Sew
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Sit & Sew – April 25 – 9am – 5pm\nCome join the fun and sew with your fellow guild members at our\nSaturday Sit & Sew.\n\nBring your own project\, your machine and your sewing tools.\nIroning station\, cutting station and extension cords will be provided.\nBring lunch and snacks as desired.\nThere will be a few Comfort Quilt kits available if you need a project\n\nPre-registration required – Cash payment at the door\nEmail Joanne Visovsky to signup.\nAll Day (9-5:00):  $5\nAM ( 9-1:00) – $3.00\nPM( 1-5:00)-  $3.00\nNorth Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corp\, 14 Daniel Road\, North Salem\, NY (Exit 8 on Route I-684).  Wheelchair ramp is on the side of the building.  Parking lot is small\, so drop your things off\, then park along the road. \nTo sign up for AM\, PM or All Day:  email\, call or text Joanne Visovsky at jvisovsky@gmail.com or 914-548-2310.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/spring-saturday-sit-sew/
LOCATION:North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps\, 14 Daniel Road\, North Salem\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Member Activities Liaison":MAILTO:Activities@northernstarquilters.com
GEO:41.3465101;-73.648264
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172724
CREATED:20210329T024742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T214918Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop-Controlled Chaos
DESCRIPTION:SIGN-UP:  To check availability or with any questions\, email  programs@northernstarquilters.com \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 shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\nPay by credit card: click HERE.\nPay by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters’ Guild):\n– EMAIL  programs@northernstarquilters.com with your selection;\n– NOTE on your check the workshop you want;\n– MAIL your check to: Betty Moulton\, 404 Tamarack Lane\, Brewster\, NY  10509 \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:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172724
CREATED:20250530T190109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T135229Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop-Modular Foundation Paper Piecing (RE)
DESCRIPTION:SIGN-UP:  To check availability or with any questions\, email  programs@northernstarquilters.com \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 shortly before the workshop\nZoom link\, if applicable\, will be emailed to participants a few days before the workshop.\n\nPay by credit card: click HERE.\nPay by check (payable to Northern Star Quilters’ Guild):\n– EMAIL  programs@northernstarquilters.com with your selection;\n– NOTE on your check the workshop you want;\n– MAIL your check to: Betty Moulton\, 404 Tamarack Lane\, Brewster\, NY  10509 \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:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172724
CREATED:20170915T215701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T200550Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting+Ugly Fabric Auction
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting – Voting for next season’s Board along with any By-law changes.\nDrawing for our Charity Raffle Quilt.\n\nUgly Fabric Auction – Bring your $$$ and go home with some great fabric!\nOne quilter’s trash is another one’s treasure!\nNO Show N Tell\, NO Free Table\, and NO Raffle Table at this meeting due to time constraints.\nPlease start gathering your UGLY FABRICS (quilting cottons>1/4 yd) for this fun auction.   Bring your excess fabrics to a Guild meeting or to Comfort Quilts.\nIn mid Westchester\, contact Rona Spar\, ronaquilter@gmail\, who will also arrange to accept your fabric\,\nQuestions? Contact Liz Titus\, bt97mail@gmail.com\, coordinator for the Ugly Fabric Auction.\n–\nNO DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS MEETING. \n\n\nBusiness meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.\nGuests are always welcome\, there is a guest fee\, $10\, which can be credited toward membership – click HERE for more information. \nOur Hospitality team provides coffee and tea along with a few cookies at in-person meetings.\nPlease bring your own mug or water bottle.\nMember contributions of home-baked treats or other simple snacks are requested!
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/guild-2/
LOCATION:Fox Lane High School\, 632 South Bedford Road\, Bedford\, NY\, 10506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guild Meeting,Member Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="President":MAILTO:President@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T172724
CREATED:20170715T223832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T205110Z
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SUMMARY:Meeting+Salad Supper
DESCRIPTION:– Supper Meeting – Early start\nWe look forward to our end of the year celebration\, our Salad Supper.  Let’s celebrate together all that we have accomplished as a guild this year! \nPlease bring an appetizer or entree/salad big enough to feed 6 people\, serving utensils\, and a card listing all the ingredients.\nBe sure to mark any items you want returned with your name and collect them before you leave. \nCoffee\, hot tea\, ice tea\, and lemonade will be provided\, as well as dessert. \n– Charity Quilt Raffle – Presentation of funds to chosen charity\n– Member Display –\nMembers signed up to bring favorite small projects and ideas for a table display\, instructions will be available. \n\n 
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/salad-supper/
LOCATION:Fox Lane High School\, 632 South Bedford Road\, Bedford\, NY\, 10506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guild Meeting,Hospitality
ORGANIZER;CN="President":MAILTO:President@northernstarquilters.com
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