Latest News- 11/18

November Workshop – Rayna Gilman

 No Strings Attached. 

Modern updates of an old favorite!

You’ll fall in love with these modern versions of the string quilt! Combine strips with negative space and be ready for a surprise or two! Your granny wouldn’t recognize these new versions of the classic string quilts!

Contact Helen May, programs@northernstarquilters.com

CQ Fat Quarter Bundles

Holiday Boutique – Come early (6pm) to buy some special treats for the holidays!
The Boutique will be located near the Guild library table outside the auditorium.

-Some of the offerings include vintage buttons, vintage handkerchiefs, textiles, quilting books and jeans bags.
– Comfort Quilts will have a fantastic selection of Fat Quarters at an unbeatable price, 2 for $1, as well as XMAS FQ’s and donated notions.

Remember to bring your checkbook so that you can sign up for the Lancaster Trip which is on March 29^th and 30^th.   Super Saturday is on February 16^th.  More details on both of these events will be presented at the meeting.

Keep working on your special anniversary Ruby Challenge due at the February meeting.

Contact Jennifer Kramer, specialevents@northernstarquilters.com
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Winter Programs – Keep looking for those Ugly Fabrics, and when handing them in, please have them folded and tagged with yardage | size.

We are looking for volunteers to teach at various tables for the “Tips and Techniques”  demo meeting in February. Please contact me if you would like to share an interesting or time saving idea that works for you.
I am also hoping to have a new table geared towards young adults that is  “Quilting for Beginners” to get a new generation involved.

TWO Hospitality requests:
1)  Members whose last  names begin with E, F, and G please bring snacks
2)  Please contribute to the annual Food Drive as you come into the meeting by bringing non-perishable foods, gifts cards, or monetary contributions.
Contact hospitality@northernstarquilters.com

Winner’s Choice – The many colorful and beautiful jelly roll quilts from the Comfort Quilts Summer Project were received with great enthusiasm by the Guild Members. Comfort Quilts was able to raise $315.00 for the Guild. The three winners are:

1st winner Elizabeth Cook — quilt made by Judy Gignesi
2nd winner Ashley Mackey — quilt made by Chris Roche
3rd winner Dee Plouffe – ——quilt made by Daisy Dodge

  Raffle Tickets – Tickets for the 2019 grand prize quilt, Jack’s Chain, will be available at the November Guild Meeting. Please pick up your Raffle Ticket Packet and support this year’s nominated charity La Dulce Esperanza, a summer camp for the children of migrant workers.

Click for Registration Form!
Rosemary DePaola, membership@northernstarquilters.com

The Guild Library will be open at the November meeting from 5:45 to 6:45pm.

Donations of books and magazines for the May Quilt show are being accepted. Remember to remove any identifying labels.

HELP!! Seeking volunteers to assist at the Guild Library. Hoping you can help out!! Let me know and sign up at the library table.
Contact Narci Medina, library@northernstarquilters.com

For information, contact quiltshow@northernstarquilters.com