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Our Recent Meeting:

The most recent meeting of Empire Quilters took place on May 10, 2008. A complete summary of the many meeting activities can be found on the Archives page. Be sure to take a look at the beautiful Show & Tell items, and the fascinating presentation by Quilter of the Month Sandra Samaniego. We hope to see you at our next meeting!

Our Next Meeting:

Saturday June 7, 2008

NOTE that this is the FIRST Saturday of the month.

Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Center, Bldg A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue
New York, New York  [ Map ]
Guest fee: $10.00 ($5.00 / senior)

Morning Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.

Board Meeting 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Guild Business Meeting: 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm.

Program: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm.
African Folklore Embroidery presentation/lecture by Leora Raikin

Vendor: There will be no outside vendor this month. Please plan to shop at the Members' Flea Market tables.

Block of the Month: A Star for Flag Day See the May Block of the Month page for instructions.

Quilter of the Month: Karen Griska

Afternoon Focus Groups: 3:30 pm (approx) – 5:00 pm. See the Focus Groups page for details.

Special Event – Members' Flea Market: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Be sure to visit the Members' Flea Market. Tables will be set up on the opposite side of our 8th Floor meeting area.

Additional Meeting Activities: Charity Quilt Collection, Show & Tell
This month there is no Library, no Scrap/Share Table, and no Raffle. These activities will resume in the fall.

Special Event – Empire Quilters Presents: Broadway Jane! Come to the meeting to see the unveiling of our special 2009 Urban Inspirations Quilt Show Raffle Quilt.

Our Next Workshop:

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Experiencing Africa through African Folklore Embroidery. Come learn stitching techniques, embellishment techniques, beadwork techniques, and enhancement and visual art techniques with visiting expert Leora Raikin.

Details are available on the Workshops page. Sign up soon.

Other News:

June Bus Trip NEW DEADLINE … We still need people for the June 14, 2008 bus trip to the New Jersey Quilt Convention. Sign up by May 21, 2008. See the Notices page for details.

Help Wanted … We have several volunteer opportunities available for members for next season. See the Notices page for more information.

Upcoming Bus Trips … See the Notices page to see information about some exciting bus trips that you won't want to miss.

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