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SUMMARY:Workshop-Hidden 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\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:First Day of Quilt Registration
DESCRIPTION:2025 – Quilt Registration\nFebruary 14 – April 1\npossibly ends earlier if space filled\nwww.northernstarquilters.com/quilt-show/quilt-registration
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/quilt-registration/
CATEGORIES:Quilt Show
ORGANIZER;CN="Quilt Show VP":MAILTO:quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:Quilt DropOff
DESCRIPTION:QUILT DROP-OFF Requirements:\nQuilts will be inspected at Quilt Drop-Off and will not be accepted if they do not meet these requirements.\n\nNO Quilts Will Be Accepted After Drop-Off Day\n NO EXCEPTIONS!\nPlease Plan Accordingly\n– If you will not be able to submit your quilt after all\, please let us know as soon as possible to help our display process run smoothly. \n– If your exact (to the inch) quilt measurements have changed since registration\, please let us know as soon as possible to help our display process run smoothly. \n– If you did not send a picture of the complete top with your registration\, please do so as soon as possible to help our display process run smoothly. \n– A week or so prior to Drop-off\, you will be sent relevant drop-off information and your quilt number label(s) to sew on your quilt(s) \n–  Before coming to Drop-off\, the quilt number label must be sewn on the lower right hand corner (as viewed from the back)\, a hanging sleeve sewn on\, and any other personal identification temporarily covered with a sewn on patch (no tape or pins).  All quilts must have a temporary name and address label which can be covered by the quilt number label. \n– All quilts MUST be able to be folded while with NSQG\, except for very small ones. If any quilt is determined at Drop-off to exceed our handling capabilities\, special arrangements may need to be made in order to accept the quilt. \n– Quilts must be clean and in excellent show-ready condition. Pet hair\, smoke\, or strong odors that might be transferred to someone else’s quilt will disqualify an entry. \n– A Quilt Claim Card\, required to reclaim your quilt\, will be given to you when your quilt is accepted.  Do not lose it!\n \n– If you are not able to bring your quilt to the scheduled Drop-off\, please make arrangements with another guild member to do it for you or contact the Drop-off Coordinator beforehand!
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/quilt-drop-off/
LOCATION:North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps\, 14 Daniel Road\, North Salem\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quilt Show
ORGANIZER;CN="Quilt Show VP":MAILTO:quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:Our Next Show is on Hiatus - Stay Tuned
DESCRIPTION:Quilt Show Catalog – 2025Winners List – 2025Our next show is on hiatus – stay tuned for future possibilities\n\nWORLD OF QUILTS\nOur show of  around 300 quilts displays the many facets of the art and craft of quilting:  traditional to modern to improvisational to fiber art and includes well-known speakers\, special exhibits\, demonstrations\, raffles\, quilts for sale\, and vendors selling fabric\, quilting related items\, and sewing machines. \nSpeaker2025 Invitational - Marge Tucker\n  – \n More about Marge...\nMarge Tucker is an international award-winning quilt artist and quilting instructor.  Learning how to sew clothes from her mother\, the first quilt she made was for friends expecting their first child over thirty years ago.   “At that time\, I didn’t know that quilting would become my passion and now my profession.  I feel so fortunate to be able to share and continue the tradition of quilting with my students.” \n“I started with traditional pieced quilts but am now focused on abstract improvisational design in my work. My work is about color and small compositions. Each block in a quilt is made as its own element\, independent of the other blocks. After all of the blocks are constructed\, my goal is to arrange the small compositions to play off each other and work together to create a larger whole. What keeps me engaged is watching how the project changes and transforms with the addition of each color and texture.  The resulting quilts are contemporary works\, set in this time and place\, which reference the rich tradition of quilt making. \n \nThis exhibit showcases a portion of my contemporary improvisational quilts\, from an earlier improv quilt (Urban Cabins) to some recent finishes (Solstice and Bright Boxed Diamonds) as well as quilts that were inspired by antique quilts in my collection. My process when creating quilts is to start with an idea and some colors and see where I am led.  I often do not have a definitive idea of what the finished quilt will be\, for me this allows  experimentation and the ability to add or subtract elements as I form the composition.  I quilt all of my quilts myself.  Once the top is completed I then quilt on a domestic machine (Bernina) with my walking foot or I use the BabyLock Sashiko machine for a hand quilted look.I started collecting quilts around 2006.  I have always loved going to antique shows and stores  and\, with quilting as a passion\, I started to look for quilts as I browsed.  When I started working improvisationally in my quilting I looked for older quilts made in an improvisational manner\, where the quilt maker wasn’t using a recognizable quilt block or else was taking creative license with a commonly known quilt block. As my collection grew\, I became so inspired by some of these antique and vintage quilts that I began to recreate and reimagine them.  Shown in this exhibit are an antique Crazy Quilt top that inspired Redux 117.  Other quilts in this exhibit that were inspired by an antique/vintage quilt or top are Bright Boxed Diamonds\, Solstice and Burst. When making my version of an older quilt\, my goal was not to exactly duplicate it but rather to capture its spirit\, essence\, or defining design element\, or else to reimagine it in a different colorway.   \nMarge teaches throughout the United States and also from her studio in Rockland\, MA.  She lives in Norwell\, MA and Phoenix\, AZ.You can read more on Marge’s website:  margetuckerquilts.com. \n\nLectures Demos\n\nSaturday – 1 pm – \nSaturday – 3 pm –\nSunday – 1 pm –\n\n'Take a Chance' \nBernette b08 Sewing Machine (donated by Pins&Needles) \n\n \nSewing Machine and Basket Raffles \nVendors\n Vendor List \nQuilts for Sale\n\nCreated by NSQG members\nFundraising Quilt\nSupport 2025’s fundraiser for Camp Herrlich.\nRequest tickets now! \nBook Sale\n\n\nQuilt and craft books (gently used) at bargain prices \n\n \nShow Pins\nA limited supply of 2025 lapel pins for sale\, based on our spectacular fundraising quilt \nChallenge Display\n\nUpcycled Ties and Scarves\nAQS Guild Challenge Winners\n\nSpecial Interest Groups \nQuilt displays on various themes by NSQG’s talented SIG members.\nFiber Art NorthEast and Connected by Threads\nCampus and Area Restaurants\n\nCampus Parking Map\nRead about our Show History\nSee some Past Show Pics
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/world-of-quilts/
LOCATION:Purchase College\, Gymnasium\, 735 Anderson Hill Road\, Purchase\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quilt Show
ORGANIZER;CN="Quilt Show VP":MAILTO:quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:Quilt PickUp
DESCRIPTION:DON’T FORGET YOUR QUILT CLAIM CARD!\nQUILT PICK-UP Procedure:\nFor the safety and protection of all quilts\, you must present your signed Quilt Claim Card before your quilt will be returned to you.  If someone else is picking up your quilt\, you must sign your Quilt Claim Card and that person must hand it in.\n\nDO NOT ATTEMPT TO COLLECT YOUR OWN QUILTS!\nDO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT HANDING IN YOUR CLAIM CARD(s)!\nWhile every effort will be made to start the pick-up process as early as possible\, we can only guarantee that quilt distribution will begin at 5:00pm.  Please check in at 4:30pm on Sunday to receive a pick-up number.  Quilt return will end at 6:00pm.  Any quilts not picked up by then will be held by the Quilt Return Coordinator until the owner contacts them and makes arrangements for its return. \nSTEP 1.  Check in at the cafe across from the gym –\n— a) Receive a group number.\n— b) Verify your identity and show your quilt claim card(s).  If you do not have your quilt claim card(s)\, you need to obtain a replacement.\n— c) Wait for your group number to be called. \nSTEP 2.  When your group number is called\, proceed to the gym –\n— a) Proceed to the Quilt Pickup Table and turn in your number.\n— b) Hand your claim card(s) to the next available helper.\n— c) Step aside while the helper collects your quilt(s) \nSTEP 3.\n— d) Verify you are receiving the the correct quilts\n— e) Sign and turn in your claim card(s) and receive your quilts \nSTEP 4.  Pick up your judges comments\, quilt display card(s) and any ribbons at the nearby table.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/quilt-pick-up/
LOCATION:Purchase College\, Gymnasium\, 735 Anderson Hill Road\, Purchase\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quilt Show
ORGANIZER;CN="Quilt Show VP":MAILTO:quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:AQS Quilt Show Day Trip
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: Where 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.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/quilt-show-trip/
CATEGORIES:Member Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Member Activities Liaison":MAILTO:Activities@northernstarquilters.com
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SUMMARY:Saturday Sit & Sew
DESCRIPTION:Sew your own thing along with other guild members.\nBring your sewing project and any equipment (ironing and cutting stations provided)\nBring lunch if desired.\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\nContact Joanne Visovsky\, jvisovsky@gmail.com\, for more information.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/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
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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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260117T230410Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Member Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Member Activities Liaison":MAILTO:Activities@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260206T010445Z
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:20260327T214918Z
CREATED:20210329T024742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T214918Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop-Controlled Chaos
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\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:20250727T135229Z
CREATED:20250530T190109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T135229Z
UID:10000122-1778058000-1778083200@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Workshop-Modular Foundation Paper Piecing (RE)
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\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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T233212Z
CREATED:20170715T223832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T233212Z
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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– Annual Voting for next year’s elected Board\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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260531T164023Z
CREATED:20260519T222452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T164023Z
UID:10000133-1782864000-1788220799@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:SUMMER BREAK
DESCRIPTION:Guild Meetings resume in September. \n 
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/summer-break/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T182925Z
CREATED:20170828T154420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T182925Z
UID:10000058-1789581600-1789590600@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Meeting-Lecture Marge Tucker
DESCRIPTION:Business meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.  Guests 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\nMarge Tucker – Lecture Antique Quilts\n9/16/26\nMarge Tucker is an international award-winning quilt artist with a focus on abstract improvisational design. She pieces her quilts without a definitive image of what the finished piece will look like. Marge starts with a general concept and color palette then sees where she is led. Marge made her first quilt over twenty-five years ago for friends expecting their first child. At that time\, Marge didn’t know that quilting would become her passion and profession. \nMarge has received numerous awards for her quilts\, including “Best Machine Quilting” at QuiltCon 2019 and “Best Sewing Machine Workmanship Award – Modern” at the 2019 Pacific International Quilt Festival. Marge shares the tradition of quilting with her students. She teaches in person and online in her Rockland\, MA\, studio\, and travels for in-person workshops throughout the United States.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/lecture-1/
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:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T090000
DTSTAMP:20260525T174332Z
CREATED:20180704T120718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T174332Z
UID:10000070-1789635600-1789635600@www.northernstarquilters.com
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T090000
DTSTAMP:20260519T211413Z
CREATED:20260519T211412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T211413Z
UID:10000132-1789722000-1789722000@www.northernstarquilters.com
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Programs VP":MAILTO:Programs@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T191538Z
CREATED:20260521T175924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T191538Z
UID:10000131-1791540000-1791648000@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Quilt Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are having a Quilt Festival! \nWe have found a beautiful venue to show off our beautiful quilts!\nSo while we are not having our World of Quilts Show this year\, we are very excited to be having a FESTIVAL to celebrate our creations. \nThis event will take place at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Kisco on Friday\, October 9th and Saturday\, October 10th  (10am-4pm).\nIt will be open to the general public for a nominal fee. \nWe will be able to display about 80 quilts in the lovely Parish Hall at the Church.  We will have a special guild Raffle Quilt as well as throw quilts and mini-quilts for sale.  There will be Viewer’s Choice Awards and member docents to talk about the quilts and various quilting techniques.  We are not able to include categories\, judging\, special displays\, library books for sale\, food\, or vendors. \nOnly one quilt per member to be accepted for our goal of 80 quilts.  Because of the limited space\, only 4-6 larger quilts can be accepted\, maximum of 90” x 90”\, most quilts must be no wider than 40”.  Online registration (members only) will be available starting July 1st\, click HERE. \nWe have a Quilt Festival Committee of 15 but we need volunteers!  Volunteers are needed to help with set-up on Thursday\, October 8th\, at take-down at the end of the Festival on Saturday\, and with various sitting jobs during the Festival days.  Contact Nancy for further information. \nAs a bonus (and another way to draw people into our Festival)\, there will be tours of the building which church parishioners will handle.  St. Mark’s was designed by a well-known architect\, Bertram Goodhue\, in the early 1900’s with several Tiffany windows and is on the National Register of Historic Places. \nNancy Mirman\, Festival Coordinator \n\nFor those members who would like to contribute to the Easy-Peasy mini-quilt sale at the Festival\, here are the instructions and some sample pictures.\nContact Ashley Mackey with any questions. \n \nEasy-Peasy Quilt Directions \n It’s an 8” by 10” mini-quilt to donate to our upcoming Quilt Festival!\nYou might have a hard time making just one!\n— \n\nCut a center focus rectangle 4½” x 6½”.\nSew an inner border:\n\nCut 2 strips 1” x 6½” and sew onto the long sides of rectangle and press.\nCut 2 strips 1” x 5½” and sew onto the short sides of rectangle and press.\n\n\nSew an outer border:\n\nCut 2 strips 2” x 7½” and sew onto the long sides of rectangle and press.\nCut 2 strips 2” x 8½” and sew onto short sides of rectangle and press.\n\n\nEmbellish and quilt as desired.\nTrim to 8” x 10” (add on any seam allowance needed if facing\, enveloping\, etc).\nFinish the edges in whatever way makes sense for your quilt.\nSew a sleeve or other hanging treatment on the back\, your choice.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/quilt-festival/
LOCATION:St. Marks\, ​85 East Main Street\, Mt. Kisco\, 10549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Quilt Show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183027Z
CREATED:20170914T121355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T183027Z
UID:10000059-1792605600-1792614600@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Winner's Choice Raffle-Meeting-Lecture Stacey Murren
DESCRIPTION:Business meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.  Guests 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\nWinner’s Choice – Comfort Quilts Display and Raffle\nAdmire our summer project display of CQ quilts and buy (many) tickets ($5 each) to win the quilt of your choice while supporting Comfort Quilts.\nSuper Saturday Signups Starting – signup at the meeting or online.\nStacey Murren – Lecture\nThe Poetry of the Needle: An Applique Journey\n10/21/26\nStacey brings over 30 years of quilting expertise and a lifelong passion for the craft to every class she teaches. After a distinguished career in higher education\, she returned to her true calling — sharing the art of quilting with students of all skill levels\, from curious beginners to seasoned advanced quilters. \nBorn and raised in California\, Stacey has devoted each of the past three decades to learning and perfecting an extraordinary breadth of techniques. Her repertoire spans collage\, paper piecing\, story quilts\, memory quilts\, appliqué\, crazy patch\, thread painting\, free motion designs\, whole cloth trapunto\, improv designs\, and fiber art and mixed media — a testament to her belief that creativity has no boundaries. \nHer dedication to the craft has earned her numerous professional awards\, honors she attributes directly to the transformative power of creative quilting. In recent years\, Stacey has channeled that creativity into designing and selling her own original patterns\, making her artistic vision accessible to quilters everywhere.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/lecture-2/
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:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260523T201927Z
CREATED:20180704T121017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T201927Z
UID:10000071-1792659600-1792684800@www.northernstarquilters.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T211324Z
CREATED:20170914T123106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T211324Z
UID:10000060-1795024800-1795033800@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Boutique-Meeting-Trunk Show Maria Weinstein
DESCRIPTION:Business meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.  Guests 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\nHoliday Boutique – Handmade Items for Sale by Members\nBy popular demand\, our member-to-member boutique returns at the 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\n\nMaria Weinstein –  Lecture and Trunk Show\n11/18/26\nHaving loved threads\, beads\, and fabric since childhood— although some people outgrow that sort of thing\, clearly\, I did not. After studying fashion design and spending a short time in the industry\, I took a detour and worked as a bookkeeper for 15 years. Later\, I married\, moved to the suburbs\, and raised two children as a stay-at-home mom. Eventually\, I found my way back to sewing and discovered art quilting. Before long that creative spark grew into a passion which led to teaching. Since then\, I’ve won about 50 awards\, including a Judge’s Choice\, a sewing machine\, and cash prizes. My work has been published twice\, and in November 2025\, I had a one-woman show at the prestigious Dwight Englewood School. Today\, I work and teach at The Quilt Tree in Nyack\, New York\, one of the few remaining quilt shops in the region.
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
ORGANIZER;CN="President":MAILTO:President@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T183459Z
CREATED:20180704T121401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T183459Z
UID:10000072-1795078800-1795190400@www.northernstarquilters.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260614T211832Z
CREATED:20170915T220018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T211832Z
UID:10000067-1797444000-1797451200@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Business meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.  Guests 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270121T200300
DTSTAMP:20260618T013608Z
CREATED:20170914T123804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T013608Z
UID:10000061-1800554400-1800561780@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Meeting(Zoom*THURSDAY*)-Lecture David Owen Hastings
DESCRIPTION:NOTE – This Zoom meeting is THURSDAY not our usual Wednesday.\nThis is a Zoom event.\nThe zoom link will be emailed to registered participants a few days before.\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. \n\n\nLECTURE: Backing\, Binding\, Batting\, Beauty \nThurs. 01.21.2027  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm ET via Zoom \nLecture: Backing\, Binding\, Batting\, Beauty:  \ndesigning a quilt from back to front \nPresenter: David Owen Hastings \nLearn how convenient and smart it is to design and construct a modern quilt\, starting from the back! \n1 hour + Q&A:  With a little thought and pre-planning\, the steps to making a quilt can be much more efficient\, saving the best parts for last. This lecture comes with a downloadable handout\, helpful for planning your next modern quilt. \nBACKING: Build your backing first\, after deciding on the overall dimensions of the finished product. Make sure to include a quilt label\, stitched in place! \nBINDING: Create your binding strips second. Regardless of binding style\, it saves time in the end to have the binding prepped and ready to go. \nBATTING: Have you considered using your batting\, on top of the backing\, as a foundation? This is a great way to quickly build up a quilt\, anchoring the elements as you go. Learn how to prep and mark your batting for quick assembly. \nBEAUTY: Finally\, enjoy piecing and building a beautiful modern quilt top as a last step\, quilting as you go. Get the tedium out of the way while planning your design. \nABOUT DAVID \nDavid Owen Hastings is a modern quilter\, graphic designer\, and textile artist living in the Pacific Northwest. \nHe creates richly layered contemporary artwork and modern minimal quilt designs. Sharing knowledge\, encouraging creativity\, and teaching new skills are personal passions of his. David gives lectures and workshops on branding\, art\, textile\, and modern quilting techniques. He enjoys helping people bridge the gap between modern art and modern quilting! \nFor more about David\, please visit www.davidowenhastings.com or follow @davidowenhastings on Instagram.
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:20270123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260614T210940Z
CREATED:20250531T192437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T210940Z
UID:10000075-1800705600-1800727200@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Workshop(Zoom) - Layered Walking Foot Quilting
DESCRIPTION:This is a Zoom event.\nThe zoom link will be emailed to registered participants a few days before.\n\n\nREGISTER 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\nDavid Owen Hastings ZOOM Workshop \nLayered Walking Foot Quilting \nSaturday 1/23/2027 \nPLEASE NOTE Zoom Time: 12:00- 6:00 p.m. \nCost $75 \nBreak free from traditional machine quilting using your walking foot and a domestic machine. Leave behind previous notions of stitching in the ditch or overall quilting. \nAPPROACH MACHINE QUILTING IN AN IMPROV STYLE\, WITH A LITTLE PLANNING! \n6 hours: With a simple supply list and a little pre-prep of 3 – 6 small quilt sandwiches\, you will explore new ways to approach walking foot machine quilting. I will also showyou how to gusset join your workshop samples into a finished mini quilt! \n\nPREPARE IN ADVANCE 3 – 6 small quilt sandwiches from provided designs: these will be\n\nthe canvases for your machine quilting artistry! \n\nTAKE INSPIRATION from the piecing to stitch an initial quilting motif.\nOVERLAY a new machine quilting motif\, using a different thread color with new positioning\, and allowing the motifs to overlap.\nLAYER additional modern motifs using a third and fourth thread color to add more texture and depth. Ramp up the texture with some big stitch hand quilting.\n\nYou will leave the workshop with concrete skills for a modern\, layered approach to walking foot quilting. Bring your prepared quilt sandwiches and your spirit for quilting adventure! I will provide full hands-on instructions in class. This is an all-levels workshop. Basic knowledge of walking foot machine quilting is helpful\, but not necessary. We will learn together!
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:20270217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T184058Z
CREATED:20170914T124318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T184058Z
UID:10000062-1802887200-1802896200@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Meeting(Zoom) - Lecture Dee Christopher
DESCRIPTION:This is a Zoom event.\nThe zoom link will be emailed to registered participants a few days before.\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. \n\n\nLecture: Color My Quilt – Dee Christopher\n\nIn our time together we will be taking a look at the color wheel and the language of color to give as a base for choosing the fabrics for your quilt. We will move on to the fundamentals of designing or choosing fabrics for your project\, the fun part.  We will look at our quilt composition and my rules for choosing fabrics which includes texture\, scale\, balance and how to mix print types and using solids.\n\nI am a wife\, mother\, grandmother\, mother-in-law\, aunt\, sister-in-law\, friend\, teacher\, creator and designer. I love people and helping them develop their skills and personal style. Especially with my quilt teaching I have had the privilege of watching people find their creative voice as well as fostering friendships that quilting naturally inspires. My personal mission is to share my love of quilting and creating in a straightforward and relaxed atmosphere. When teaching\, my goal is to educate and encourage those interested in quilting as clearly and simply as possible. I find both venues fun\, inspiring and stimulating. My work can be seen in Alex Anderson’s books\, “Keep Quilting” and “Neutral Essentials” with Alex Anderson and on The Quilt Show every Saturday. Personally\, whether alone or with others\, I find my time quilting to be special and rejuvenating. Creatively\, I enjoy the challenge of creating new patterns with a traditional spin. Together these two aspects of quilting make a perfect blend for a life journey.
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:20270220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T211000Z
CREATED:20250531T200857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T211000Z
UID:10000120-1803117600-1803139200@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Workshop(Zoom) - Ultimate Color Tool
DESCRIPTION:This is a Zoom event.\nThe zoom link will be emailed to registered participants a few days before.\n\n\nREGISTER 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\nDee Christopher ZOOM Workshop\nUsing the 3 & 1 Tool to enhance colors in your quilt. \nSaturday 2/20/2027 10:00 am- 4:00 pm \nCost $45 \n \nThe 3 & 1 tool will help you choose fabrics based on value (light\, medium\, dark) as well as choosing a color palette for your quilt. It takes the guesswork out of coordinating your fabric colors. \nSupply List \n3 in 1 Tool from C&T Publishing (Can be purchased on Amazon) \nDouble sided fusible – I prefer Steam a Seam lite but feel free to use what you like best \nA backing fabric the size you would like your finished wall hanging to be.  I made mine 12″ x 30″. \nBatting \nIron and ironing mat or board. \nAn array of light\, medium and dark fabrics from the 3 in 1 card you will receive from Kathy Tuttle when you sign up for the class. \nSewing machine \nPins \nScissors – I like the Karen Buckley scissors for cutting out the pieces but you may bring whatever you have. \nFreezer paper \nAfter the lecture presentation at the Guild meeting you will have a better idea of the fabrics you will need to bring for class once you understand how the 3 in 1 tool can help you choose fabrics for a quilt.
URL:https://www.northernstarquilters.com/event/workshop6/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Programs VP":MAILTO:Programs@northernstarquilters.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270317T180000
DTSTAMP:20260611T150443Z
CREATED:20170914T130443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T150443Z
UID:10000064-1805306400-1805306400@www.northernstarquilters.com
SUMMARY:Meeting-Lecture Lisa Shepard
DESCRIPTION:Business meeting generally starts at 6pm\, arrive earlier for sign-in\, refreshments and socializing\, with any lecture generally at 7pm.  Guests 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\nChallenge Quilts Due!\nRemember to bring yours\, wrap for secrecy.\n\nLisa Shepard  – African Textile Trunk Show\n3/17/27 \nLisa Shepard Stewart is a writer and designer based in New Jersey.  In her books\, African Accents: Fabrics and Crafts to Decorate Your Home and Global Expressions: Decorating with Fabrics from Around the World\, Lisa encourages others to express themselves creatively through culturally relevant techniques and materials. She published her third book\, African Accents On The Go! Designing Accessories with Cultural Style in June 2007\, and in 2011 began publishing FABRIGASM magazine\, for Lovers of African Textiles. \nLisa offers classes and events internationally\, and travels to Ghana to source artists\, fabrics and materials. She also organizes and hosts SewJourns to Ghana\, Colorado\, New Mexico and other fun destinations.\, serving a readership of over 450\,000 at the time. \nShe opened CE’s first studio location in downtown Rahway\, NJ in December 2017.  The space combines retail and event space for classes and private parties. \nLisa’s obsession with African textiles began in 1986\, during a trip to Senegal\, West Africa.  In addition to sewing and fabric collecting\, she is a part-time vegetarian whose other interests include travel\, entertaining\, holistic health\, and yoga.
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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