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Questions? Contact programs@northernstarquilters.com

Quilt Show - HELP!

Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered to be a committee head for the 2024 Quilt Show!

We still need committee heads for the Admissions and Quilt Handler committees.  Both of these are roles are critical to the success of our show!

  •  ADMISSIONS – responsible for the functioning of the admissions tables.
    This position involves overseeing ticket processing, cash & charge payments, wristbands, pre-paid attendee tracking and cash box return to treasurer and register closeout at end of day.
  •  QUILT HANDLER – responsible for the handling, storing, and transporting show quilts from Drop-off day thru Judging to Show set-up.
    This position requires the person to sort and pack the quilts by category and transport to their home, Drop-off – Saturday, April 27, 2024;  to transport to  and from Judging – Tuesday am/pm, April 30, 2024;  and finally to deliver the quilts for Show Setup – Friday am, May 3, 2024.
REMEMBER – There will be a full team of volunteers for each position to assist you.  Plus each committee position could be shared by a couple people, so grab a friend and volunteer!
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Please consider doing your part for the Guild and our show.  Reach out to me if you would like to discuss either position in more detail.  My phone number and email are in the directory.
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Thank you!
Debby Warren, VP 2024 Quilt Show, nsqgworldofquilts@gmail.com

Call for Quilt Show Special Exhibits

It isn’t to early to be planning your group exhibits!
Guidelines are included below as well as on our website page – Special Exhibit Guidelines

Please contact me with any questions and to secure your space at the show.
Patti Calautti, pattic0312@gmail.com

Guild Sponsored Exhibits

  • Invitationals – Any exhibits invited by the Quilt Show Committee.  These quilts are not judged.  Costs are determined depending on the exhibit.
  • Guild Challenge – A display of quilts from the annual guild challenge. There are no charges associated with this exhibit.  The quilts are not included in judging, but can be entered individually and judged in following years.
  • SIGs – Any guild sponsored Special Interest Group can request space to display a group exhibit.  Each request submitted to the Show Committee must include a written description or photo of the subject matter of the Exhibit. There is no charge for one panel; additional panels may be allocated based on space availability and any fees (non-refundable unless the show is cancelled) determined by the Quilt Show Committee. The quilts are not included in judging, but can be entered individually and judged in following years.
  • Comfort Quilts – This display is designed to highlight the charitable activities of the Guild and there is no charge associated with this exhibit. The size of the exhibit will be determined by space availability.
  • Memorials – Individuals may make a request for a Memorial Exhibit to display the work of a former Guild member who has passed away.  Quilt Show Committee approval and sufficient available space are necessary.  There is no charge for Memorial Exhibits.
  • For all of the exhibits listed above, the participants are responsible for hanging, signage and removal of the exhibit.

Other Exhibits – if you belong to a mini group, think about exhibiting your projects

Requests for space may be made by any individual or private quilt group, provided the majority of the participants are Guild members.

  • Factors to be used in determining acceptance into the show will include space requirements, number of participating guild members, and subject.
  • Fees will be determined by the Quilt Show Committee based on space assigned and number of quilts.
  • Fees are non-refundable unless the show is cancelled.
  • These exhibit quilts are not included in judging, but can be entered individually and judged in following years.
  • If approved, the exhibit organizer must submit photos of all items and a proposed layout by March 15th of the Quilt Show year.
  • The Show Committee has the authority to modify the layout and reject any quilts that it deems are not in show worthy condition.
  • The individuals proposing the exhibit are responsible for hanging, signage and removal of their exhibit.

Member Activities Updates

  • BLACK AND WHITE CHALLENGE – Challenge yourself to make a quilt using only black and white fabrics.  Black and white prints are okay, but no grey, and no other colors!  The perimeter can be no larger than 80” but can be any shape you choose.  Full rules can be found on the NSQG website challenge page.  Questions? Contact Constanze Toplansky at constanze.toplansky@gmail.com
  • ORPHAN BLOCKS – Pick up an orphan block kit from Patricia Loquet at Comfort Quilts or at the next Guild meeting.  In the bag you will find a selection of donated orphan blocks that you can sew into a beautiful quilt using your creativity by adding your own fabric and clever ideas.  This takes a bit of ingenuity and curiosity, but you will end up with a beautiful quilt.
  • UGLY FABRIC AUCTION – Please continue to bring your ‘ugly’ fabrics to Guild meetings and Comfort Quilts meetings.  The auction is always a happy meeting that raises funds for the Guild while we all have a good time bidding on the donated fabrics.  Jean Degl is storing the fabrics at her home, so if you are in the Mahopac area, call her to make an appointment to drop them off.  Rona Spar will also collect fabrics at her home in Mt. Kisco, just call to let her know when you are coming.  Questions? Contact Linda Finegan at linfin612@gmail.com
HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN ACTIVITY? WANT TO HELP OUT WITH AN ACTIVITY?
Contact Rona Spar at activities@northernstarquilters.com

Super Saturday Classes

February 17, 2023 – 9am-3pm
First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, 2880 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
$25 (Deli Lunch Included)

A wonderful opportunity to sit and sew and mingle with fellow members in a smaller sociable setting.
Click Here to register.

Any class specific questions, contact the teacher.
Any general questions or possible guest attendee options, contact supersaturday@northernstarquilters.com
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Sit n Sew plus the (Quilt) Doctor Is In

Nancy Mirman-The (quilt) Doctor is In!

Sit N Sew  – .Bring your own project and sew away

Quilt doctor Nancy Mirman will be there to provide help as needed. Do you have a project on which you are stuck?  Or maybe you have a photograph that you want to make into a quilt, and you don’t know how to start.  From how to make a quilt lie flat, how to make mitered corners, putting on a binding the correct way – Nancy can help you.  Nancy has been a member of the Guild since 1985 and taught quilting at The Country Quilter for almost 20 years.

JoAnne Hochstein – Wool Applique

Explore the many ways to use wool in appliqué, from traditional to penny rugs to making a circle stitch sampler! Learn how simple embroidery stitches can create wonderful results!

Patricia Loquet – Plaidish

The Plaidish Quilt is a great way to use up small and medium scraps in darks, mediums and lights.

Stacey Murren – Reverse Freezer Paper Applique

Whether you’re a beginner quilter or a more advanced quilter, most quilters will delve into the world of applique at some point in their quilting journey. This is a chance to learn both needle-turn and reverse freezer paper techniques. The freezer paper technique has many advantages; faster, easily change fabric color, while allowing you to master those small pieces with ease. You’ll also learn how to choose just the right color values, prepare foolproof shapes, and enrich your pieces by adding dimension and texture, thus, bringing your work to life. Note: This class requires an Irons-Clover Wedge Iron and Cheri’s Cool Tool (ordering information and supply list available).

Carolyn Salon – Three Dimensional Piecing

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In THREE-DIMENSIONAL PIECING the effect is still a known piecing configuration such as: half-square triangle, flying geese, prairie points, bow tie  knot, snowballs, etc. However, instead of a flat quilt block, it is three-dimensional and really fun to make. It works well on a regular quilt but works fantastically on a piece of clothing such as a vest or a jacket. Just come and try it with me.

Rona Spar – Japanese Rice Bag

Each participant will complete a simple Japanese Rice Bag. Then the students will choose a more complicated bag to make in the second half of the class.  Note: this is a repeat popular class!

Library

REMEMBER – Our NSQG library catalog is now online including cover photos and brief descriptions!  View our collection at www.librarycat.org/lib/NSQGLibrary.  Search on the phrase ‘your library’ if you want to browse our entire collection. Reservations can be made through the system prior to the monthly meeting and you can pick up your books at the meeting.
Thank you, Susan Andrews, library@northernstarquilters.com.

2024 Raffle Quilt

  – 2024 Raffle ticket booklets for the beautiful bed sized quilt, Parfait, will be distributed at the November 15th  Guild Meeting, can be picked up at Comfort Quilts, or can be mailed.  Please help by picking up packets for members who are unable to attend meetings.  Proceeds will benefit the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps of North Salem NY.  Thank you Carol Auer and Karen Carlson for coordinating this project and all our members who helped sewing and hand quilting this beautiful quilt.

Dee Plouffe’,  charitable@northernstarquilters.com

Membership

Hi everyone!

We have good news!  Northern Star continues to grow! Please join Joanne and I in welcoming our newest members, Janet Wright of Chappaqua, Leona Shapiro of Brooklyn, Nim Smith of Scarsdale, and Victoria Hirsch of Wilton, CT.  Our membership currently stands at 204, the largest group we have had in several years.

The online edition of the NSQG Membership Directory will be arriving in your email in early November. Please contact us at membership@northernstarquilters.com if you do not receive your copy. The paper version of the directory is available for pick up at the membership table at the November meeting.

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!
Joanne Visovsky and Carol Sterk, membership@northernstarquilters.com

Upcoming Comfort Quilt Meetings

  • Jan 8 and 22
  • Feb 5 and 19
  • March 5 and 19
  • April 9 and 23
  • May 21
  • Jun 4 and 18

We meet Wednesdays from 9:30 to 1:30 at the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 14 Daniel Rd, North Salem, NY.  Infrequently, meetings need to be cancelled or rescheduled at the last minute.  If in doubt or coming for the first time, please check.  You can stay for all or part of the time. Bring your sewing machine, and a light lunch if desired.  Kits, fabric, batting, and basic quilting tools are available for your use.

Comfort Quilts welcomes all interested NSQG members, so consider joining the fun!

If you would like to be added to the CQ email list or get further information or make a fabric or batting donation, contact Karen Carlson or Carol Auer, comfortquilts@northernstarquilters.com.

Some October CQ Quilts

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Whether you’re a new or renewing member, check out our Buddy Program if you would like to be a ‘buddy’ or have a ‘buddy’ to show you the ropes around the guild.  Remember to pick up your name badge at the check-in table or make your own NSQG fabric name badge, pattern HERE.

If you know any member of the guild who is in need of a little ‘sunshine’ for illness, sympathy, or any other reason, please contact secretary@northernstarquilters.com so the guild can send a card.

Requests on how to make a donation to the guild to honor a member or support an activity are occasionally received. Such requests may now be accomplished via the DONATE box on our website home page, click on Make a Donation.

Current NSQG Board Members, Bylaws, and Policies
Guild financial reports are available to members by annual email or by request to the treasurer@northernstarquilters.com.

Send Guild newsletter updates and photos as well as info on local quilt activities and shows to news@northernstarquilters.com and photos for Instagram and Facebook are always welcome at social@northernstarquilters.com.

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