Latest Guild News :
NOVEMBER’S SPEAKER IS RACHEL DERSTINE
Rachel began her quilting career by sewing and quilting for family and friends. She was encouraged to show her creations to the public and things grew to Rachel Derstine Designs. She spent several formative years in Japan and many Japanese ideals are reflected in her work.
Her presentation, 'From Inspiration to Art Process’ will share among other things her process on quilt construction including both images of and actual quilts..
A NEW CHALLENGE - THINK SMALL
Last month Charlotte introduced our large challenge based on the Dakota Challenge about Women’s Suffrage which is due in December (Note Change of Due Date). This month, we are introducing another challenge…a very small one…a fabric postcard. This challenge is due in January and there will be prizes for member’s favorites. If you want to get a head start on this challenge, join the Fun With Fabric Focus workshop which will be all about making fabric postcards. See you there…and may the best postcard maker win!!!
CHARITY NIGHT
Our next charity night will be held on December 7. The hours are 5 PM until 8 PM. The name of the building is A.R.T./ New York - Spaces @ 520.. The address of the building is 520 Eighth Avenue. It is located between 36 and 37 streets on eighth avenue. It is a couple of blocks from the A, C and E subway trains. Remember to bring your photo ID for entry into the building. Please join us and we look forward to seeing you there.
HOLIDAY GIVING IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Please remember that the stuffed animals for the holiday stockings and bags are due at the November meeting.To RENEW your Membership CLICK HERE
If you have an idea for a monthly or quarterly column email newsletter@empirequilters.net. The deadline for the December newsletter is November 16th 2019.
Workshops
Rachel Derstine : Easy Landscape Quilts
Nov. 8, 2019 11:00AM – 5:00PM @ Gotham Quilts
$65 for members , $100 for non members.
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Guild Business Meeting:Sat. Dec. 14th 2019 1pmLocation: Church of the Holy Apostles 296 Ninth Ave @28th St New York, NY 10001 (Map) Guest Fee $10 Bring a Friend!
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THE MONTHLY SWAP LIST 2019-2020
Sept : Greens - Stripes
Oct : Oranges - African Prints
Nov : Off White - Winter
Dec : Pinks - Dots
Jan : Grays - Stars
Feb : Reds - Batiks
Mar : Purples - Geometrics
Apr : Aqua/Turq/Teal -Flowers
May : Yellows - Black & White
Jun : Blues - Animals
CLICK HERE FOR The SWAP Instructions.