Empire Quilters Guild: Guild Calendar

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The following is a list of upcoming Empire Quilters Guild activities. Information is added to this page as it becomes available. Be sure to visit the listing of non-guild (but quilting-related!) events listed on the Regional Shows & Events page. And to see summaries of our past seasons, visit the Archives Pages for the various years.

Color Key:	Yellow = General Guild meetings	Pink = Guild workshops
	Red = 2011 Quilt Show Activities	White = Extra Guild Activites

September 2010:

Saturday, September 11, 2010 — General Guild Meeting Day

Board Meeting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Guild members are welcome to attend guild board meetings.
General Meeting: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Program: 1:00 pm. — Beading Plus
Speaker: Terry White
Vendor: Fiber Notion (fibernotion.com)
Quilter of the Month: No Quilter of the Month
Block of the Month: See the Block of the Month page for details.
Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.
Meeting Activities: Library, Show & Tell, Monthly Fundraiser Prizes, Charity Quilt Collection, Scrap/Share Table
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Building A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Cost: Free for guild members. Guest Fee: $10.00

Sunday, September 12, 2010 — Workshop

Topic: Garden Party Embellishment
Workshop Leader: Terry White
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 343 Eighth Ave, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
Cost: $80.00 (fee encludes $40.00 Kit Fee)

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October 2010:

Saturday, October 9, 2010 — General Guild Meeting Day

Board Meeting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Guild members are welcome to attend guild board meetings.
General Meeting: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Program: 1:00 pm. — Traditional Meets Contemporary: A Look at the Heritage of Traditional Quilts and their Influence in Contemporary Design
Speaker: Pat Pauly
Vendor: Handloom Batik (handloombatik.com)
Quilter of the Month: Susan Louis
Block of the Month: See the Block of the Month page for details.
Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.
Meeting Activities: Library Book Sale, Show & Tell, Monthly Fundraiser Prizes, Charity Quilt Collection, Scrap/Share Table, Batik Fabric raffle.
Special Guests: Representatives from the Garden State Quilters will be on hand with their raffle quilt for their upcoming quilt show (May 21–22, 2011).
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Building A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Cost: Free for guild members. Guest Fee: $10.00

Sunday, October 10, 2009 — Workshop

Topic: The Big Leaf: Using Freezer Paper Templates for Design
Workshop Leader: Pat Pauly
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 343 Eighth Ave, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
Cost: $55.00

Friday, October 15, 2010 — Membership Dues Deadline

To be eligible to submit quilts for the 2011 Urban Inspirations quilt show, and to be listed in the 2010–2011 Membership Directory, guild membership dues must be paid by October 15, 2010.

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November 2010:

Saturday, November 13, 2010 — Workshop

Please note that this workshop is on SATURDAY,
and the general meeting is on SUNDAY.

Topic: Object Lesson
Workshop Leader: Laura Wasilowski
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 343 Eighth Ave, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
Cost: $65.00 (+$20 Kit Fee)

Sunday, November 14, 2010 — General Guild Meeting Day

Note that the general meeting is on SUNDAY.

Board Meeting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Guild members welcome to attend guild board meetings.
General Meeting: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Program: 1:00 pm. — Chicago School of Fusing Guided Tour
Speaker: Laura Wasilowski
Vendor: Laura Wasilowski (artfabrik.com) and Members' Flea Market
Quilter of the Month: Marilyn Korn
Block of the Month: See the Block of the Month page for details.
Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.
Meeting Activities: Library, Show & Tell, Monthly Fundraiser Prizes, Charity Quilt Collection.
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Building A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Cost: Free for guild members. Guest Fee: $10.00

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December 2010:

Saturday, December 11, 2010 — General Guild Meeting Day

Board Meeting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Guild members welcome to attend guild board meetings.
General Meeting: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Program: 1:00 pm. Auction
Vendor: no outside vendor this month
Quilter of the Month: No Quilter of the Month
Block of the Month: See the Block of the Month page for details.
Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.
Meeting Activities: Show & Tell. (Other activities to be announced …)
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Building A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Cost: Free for members and guests.
Special Meeting Note … We will also be collecting Christmas stockings, stocking stuffers, and stuffed teddy bears at this meeting. Please be generous and bring something for a needy child.

Sunday, December 12, 2010 — Workshop

Topic: Butterfly
Workshop Leader: Anna Faustino
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 343 Eighth Ave, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
Cost: $70.00

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January 2011:

Saturday, January 8, 2011 — General Guild Meeting Day

Please note meeting location in the GREAT HALL at F.I.T.
Board Meeting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Guild members are welcome to attend guild board meetings.
General Meeting: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Program: 1:00 pm. — The Art Doll: Why Adults Make Cloth Art Dolls
Speaker: Gwen Jackson
Vendor: Sue's Fabric World
Quilter of the Month: No Quilter of the Month
Block of the Month: See the Block of the Month page for details.
Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.
Meeting Activities: Library, Show & Tell, Monthly Fundraiser Prizes, Charity Quilt Collection, Scrap/Share Table
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.) GREAT HALL
28th Street & 7th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Cost: Free for guild members. Guest Fee: $10.00 / $5.00 Senior
Special Meeting Note! … 2011 Urban Inspirations entry forms are due today. Details follow.

Saturday, January 8, 2011 – Quilt Show Entry Forms Due

Entry forms for the 2011 Urban Inspirations Quilt Show are due today. This includes:
- • Quilt Entry form
- • Photograph of your quilt(s)
- • President's Challenge Entry Form
- • Photograph of your President's Challenge Entry
- • Boutique Submission form
For complete information, see the 2011 Show pages.

Sunday, January 9, 2011 — Workshop

Topic: Needle Sculpting a Cloth Art Doll
Workshop Leader: Gwen Jackson
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 343 Eighth Ave, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
Cost: $60.00

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February 2011:

Saturday, February 12, 2011 — General Guild Meeting Day

Board Meeting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Guild members welcome to attend guild board meetings.
General Meeting: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Program: 1:00 pm — Members Teaching Members — Selection of Focus Groups
Vendor: Prints Charming
Quilter of the Month: No Quilter of the Month
Block of the Month: See the Block of the Month page for details.
Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.
Meeting Activities: Library, Show & Tell, Monthly Fundraiser Prizes, Charity Quilt Collection, Scrap/Share Table
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Building A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Cost: Free for guild members. Guest Fee: $10.00

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March 2011:

Saturday, March 5, 2011 — General Guild Meeting Day

Note that this is the FIRST Saturday of the month.

Board Meeting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Guild members welcome to attend guild board meetings.
General Meeting: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Program: Charity Work Day
Vendor: No vendor this month
Quilter of the Month: No Quilter of the Month
Block of the Month: See the Block of the Month page for details.
Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.
Meeting Activities: There are no extra meeting activities this month.
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Building A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Cost: No Guest Fee This Month — please join us in making charity quilts.
Special Meeting Note … This is also quilt judging day for our 2011 Urban Inspirations Quilt Show. Details follow.

Saturday, March 5, 2011 – Quilt Show Judging: DAY 1

Quilt Judging: Quilts for judging should be brought in between
7:30 am and 9:30 am. Please note … quilts will not be accepted for judging if you are not on line for submission by 9:30 am.
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Building A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
More Information: Detailed information about show judging for volunteer workers will be posted when available.

Sunday, March 6, 2011 – Quilt Show Judging: DAY 2

Quilt Judging: continued from Saturday
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Building A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Quilt Pickup: Quilts that were judged should be picked up between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Please note … Your pickup receipt will be required to reclaim your quilt.
More Information: Detailed information about show judging for volunteer workers will be posted when available.

Friday, March 25, 2011 – Quilt Show Setup

Show Set-up: Start time to be announced …
Quilt Turn-in: Quilts should be delivered to venue between 8:00 am and 10:00 am.
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), GREAT HALL
28th Street & Seventh Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
More Information: Detailed information about show setup for volunteer workers will be posted when available.

Sat & Sun, March 26–27, 2011 – Quilt Show!

More Information: For complete information about our 2011 Urban Inspirations quilt show, please visit the 2011 Show page.

Sunday, March 25, 2011 – Quilt Show Wrap-Up

Quilt Pickup: Quilts should be picked up at the show venue between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Please note … Your pickup receipt will be required to reclaim your quilt.
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), GREAT HALL
28th Street & Seventh Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
More Information: Detailed information about show takedown for volunteers will be posted when available.

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April 2011:

Saturday, April 9, 2011 — General Guild Meeting Day

Board Meeting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Guild members welcome to attend guild board meetings.
General Meeting: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Program: 1:00 pm. Double Exposure: Shared Experiences … Differing Views
Speakers: 1:00 pm. Roberta Horton and Mary Mashuta
Vendor: Mile Square Fabric Studio (milesquarefabricstudio.com)
Quilter of the Month: Diane Rubenstein
Block of the Month: See the Block of the Month page for details.
Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.
Meeting Activities: Library, Show & Tell, Monthly Fundraiser Prizes, Charity Quilt Collection, Scrap/Share Table
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Buliding A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Cost: Free for guild members. Guest Fee: $10.00

Sunday, April 10, 2011 — Workshops

Topic: Amish Color in Quilts and Foolproof Machine Quilting
Workshop Leaders: Roberta Horton and Mary Mashuta
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 343 Eighth Ave, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
Cost: $60.00 (either workshop)

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May 2011:

Saturday, May 14, 2011 — General Guild Meeting Day

Board Meeting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Guild members welcome to attend guild board meetings.
General Meeting: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Program: 1:00 pm. — Is It a Painting or What?
Speaker: B.J. Adams
Vendor: Maine-ly Sewing (mainelysewing.com)
Quilter of the Month: Maxine Townsend-Broderick
Block of the Month: See the Block of the Month page for details.
Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.
Meeting Activities: Library, Show & Tell, Monthly Fundraiser Prizes, Charity Quilt Collection, Scrap/Share Table
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Building A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Cost: Free for guild members. Guest Fee: $10.00

Sunday, May 15, 2011 — Workshop

Topic: Shading with Thread: Free Motion Machine Embroidery
Workshop Leader: B. J. Adams
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 343 Eighth Ave, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
Cost: $60.00

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June 2011:

Saturday, June 11, 2011 — General Guild Meeting Day

Board Meeting: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Guild members welcome to attend guild board meetings.
General Meeting: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Program: 1:00 pm. — Global Textile Influences
Speaker: Lisa Shepard
Vendor: Members' Flea Market
Quilter of the Month: No Quilter of the Month
Block of the Month: See the Block of the Month page for details.
Focus Groups: See the Focus Groups page for details.
Meeting Activities: Library, Show & Tell, Monthly Fundraiser Prizes, Charity Quilt Collection, (No Scrap/Share Table)
Location: Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.)
David Dubinsky Student Center, Building A, 8th Floor
27th Street & 8th Avenue, New York City. [ Map ]
Cost: Free for guild members. Guest Fee: $10.00

Sunday, June 12, 2011 — Workshop

Topic: African Collage
Workshop Leader: Lisa Shepard
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 343 Eighth Ave, at 27th Street, New York City [ Map ]
Cost: $60.00

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Guild Calendar of Events: 2010–2011 Season