Special Events

1 Jan, 2017

Special Events

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Quilts Inspired By Books

It is not too late to do your guild challenge piece, “Quilts Inspired by Books”. Do not think that you have to design a complicated art piece for this challenge. Think of traditional patterns that might lend themselves to a book, i.e.using log cabin blocks for “Little House on the Prairie”. All of the guidelines are listed under the “Program” section of the website. The quilts are due at the January meeting, so sew quickly. Voting will be at the Feb. meeting. Hope to see LOTS of amazing entries!

Super Saturday

Super Saturday will be held Saturday February 18, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, 2880 Crompond Road, Yorktown, NY.

What is Super Saturday? A day spent with friends, making friends and learning from our fellow guild members. Yes, this day is about us and sharing our talents with one another.

Arrival time for set-up begins at 8:30 am with the creative process starting at 9:00 am. At noon we will gather in the fellowship hall for a catered lunch and conversation with friends. After lunch we will head for the finish line and participants will gather at 3:00pm for show and share. Departure is scheduled for 3:30 pm but not before a quick pack-up and clean-up of those sticky strings and pointed pins. Please plan to join us. Go to Program, Special Events from the Home page of the website for a list of the classes being offered.

Contact Patti Calautti or Caryl Castellion for questions or enrollment.

1 Dec, 2016

Programs

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Lecture

Our December lecture will be by Lisa Shepard Stewart. Her lecture is a lovely combination of showing her wonderful African fabric collection and many different ways to use them. She has published three books, writes for many fabric related subjects, teaches and lectures around the world. Her visit should be an exciting, informational lecture.

Programs

Check out the “Winter Programs” section on the home page to see the fun we are planning for January and February.

SIGs

The Domestic Machine Quilting SIG will be meeting before the December guild meeting at 5:45pm in the back of the cafeteria. Please bring any machine quilting projects you are working on to share and/or discuss with the group. We did not have any volunteers for December for a specific topic so Helen will discuss some things she learned from the Cindy Needham Craftsy course.

The Art Quilters will be meeting at 5:45pm at the back of the cafeteria before the December Guild Meeting. We have outgrown our space in the teacher’s lounge and this location should give us more room. Don’t forget to bring in your “play exercises” for the month. December is washes, drawing or painting on fabric, and/or beads. Also, bring your Show and Tell.

The Landscape SIG will meet Saturday, December 3rd from 1pm to 3pm at the Astoria Bank in Somers.

The Paper Piecing SIG will meet Saturday, December 17th from 10am to 1pm at Pooah’s Home in Ossining. The group will continue working on “African Violets.”

1 Nov, 2016

Programs

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Lecture/Workshop

Mickey Lawler will be giving our lecture and workshop this month. The workshop will be on Playing with Paint. You will create wonderful textures using non-toxic textile paints, mixing, and applying paints to cotton fabrics. It would be wonderful if we could all enjoy this great experienc with such a wonderful teacher, but our workshop is closed with a waiting list.

SIGs

The Paper Piecing SIG will be meeting on Saturday, November 22nd from 10am to 1pm at Pooa Bloomberg’s house. We are going to work on African Violets. This pattern can be obtained from the Quiltworx website. For further information, please contact Susan Deshensky.
The Domestic Machine Quilting and and Art SIGs will not meet in November due to the Boutique. If anyone would like to present a topic in December please contact Helen Boland.
The Landscape SIG will be meeting on Saturday, November 5th at the Astoria Bank in Somers from 1pm to 3pm on the second floor.

Holiday Boutique

Our annual Boutique will take place at the November meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lower lobby of the school. Members will have quilt items for sale. Good place to shop for that special gift. Looking forward to another successful event.

1 Oct, 2016

Programs

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Lecture/Workshop

Michele O’Neil Kincaid will be giving our lecture and workshop this month. The workshop will be on Extreme Texture. Embellishment like folding fabric, couching, cording and beading to enhance your piece. There is still time to sign up and enjoy the day, along with learning new techniques.

SIGs

The Art Quilters will be meeting at 5:45pm. There will be a sign by the Teacher’s Lounge telling the location of the meeting. The instructions for the annual Challenge will be distributed. Please bring your “play practice” to discuss as well as your Show and Tell items!
The Domestic Machine Quilting SIG will be meeting at 5:45pm in the back of the cafeteria. Jane Eyes will be the presenter and will discuss machine quilting borders. We will not be meeting in November since that is the month of the boutique. Presenters are needed for the December, January and February meetings. Please contact Helen Boland if you have a topic you would like to discuss.
The Paper Piecing SIG will be meeting on Saturday, October 29th from 10am to 1pm at Pooa Bloomberg’s house. For further information, please contact Susan Deshensky.

Guild Challenge

The due date has been pushed back to January for submissions with a display at the February meeting, so don’t be left out! The rules and size are posted on the website. If you questions, please contact Linda Stern or Carol Weber.

Super Saturday

Would you be interested in teaching at Super Saturday on February 18, 2017? Remember a better selection of classes makes for a fun time. And what better way to get to know more members than sharing your skills. Please contact specialevents@northernstarquilters.com.

Holiday Boutique

Our annual Boutique will take place at the November meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lower lobby of the school. Members will have quilt items for sale. Good place to shop for that special gift. The cost is $25 per table – you may share with a friend. Looking forward to another successful event. If you are interested in selling your work at the Boutique, please Mary Cannizzaro.

18 Sep, 2016

Programs

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SIGs

The Art Quilters will be meeting at 5:45pm. There will be a sign by the Teacher’s Lounge telling the location of the meeting. The instructions for the annual Challenge will be finalized, and ideas for this year’s focus will be discussed. Please bring your summer Show and Tell items!
The Domestic Machine Quilting SIG will meet at 6pm in the back of the cafeteria. We are still looking for someone to be the moderator of the group, so please think about how you could help. Any questions, please contact Helen Boland.
The Paper Piecing SIG will be meeting at 5:30pm. The group will be working on African Violets, a pattern in the Judy Niemeyer Quiltworx flower placemat series. The pattern can be bought on-line at the Quiltworx website. For further information, please contact Susan Deshensky.

Guild Challenge

I hope everyone has been busy reading and quilting over the summer. Hopefully, some of you have even started the Guild Challenge, Quilts Inspired by Books. You can use the general story line, setting or scene in the book, something that symbolizes the book, or your interpretation of a book. It might be fun to do this with a friend, both doing your own interpretation of the same book! Whatever you chose, remember that the deadline is earlier this year – the quilt is due in December. All of the guidelines and size requirements are available on the website. If you have questions, please contact Carol Weber or Linda Stern.