Special events are sponsored by the North Star Quilters guild and occur several times during the year. These may include in-person trunk shows and workshops or zoom presentations by national teachers on topics that are of special interest to guild members.
UPCOMING
Ginger & Spice Trunk Show!
Invite a friend to join us for a cozy evening of Quilts & Coffee featuring local quilter
Ginger Tryznka!
- Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- Sharon Lutheran Church (South Hall), 1720 S 20th St, Grand Forks, ND—use south door
- Admission is $10.00 (cash or check only) at the door
This event is for new and experienced quilters alike! Non-members welcome.
Ginger will inspire and entertain while showcasing her signature quilt style, “Ginger and Spice,” featuring over 20 of Ginger’s handmade quilts.
Ginger is a Grand Forks local, having relocated to the area after graduating from NDSU with a degree in Home Economics Education. Ginger has over 30 years of quilting experience. She joined NSQG in 1994; she has previously served as Guild Librarian and Guild President. Ginger describes herself as a “traditional” quilter. However, neither Ginger nor her quilts lack any “spice”.
Refreshments, hot coffee, warm cider, and cool water as well as tasty fall treats are included with admission. Our local quilt shop, the Quilter’s JEM, will also be in attendance with a variety of fall fabrics and related notions for purchase.
Past Programs
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 am.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
1515 5th Ave NW
East Grand Forks, MN
(North Door – Our regular meeting location)
The public is welcome. $12 Admission at the door (free to current NSQG members).
Kathleen has sewn, crocheted, knitted and cross stitched starting at a young age. She took a beginner’s quilting class in 1983 and has been hooked ever since. Kathy began teaching in 1987 and has taught hundreds of students. She has had many quilts published in books and calendars and has won numerous awards for her quilts. Kathy loves teaching all different techniques in her upbeat classes; Especially showing techniques that have positive results for her students.
Learning more about Kathleen on her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/p/August-Wind-Quilt-Designs
Wondering what a Trunk Show is? Kathleen will bring a pile of her best quilts to view, sharing the story of each and inviting questions. Relax in your chair while volunteers walk each quilt through the audience, so you can get a close-up view. This is not a slide show of quilts.
Collage with AMY MUNSON – A Two-Part WorkshopJoin the North Star Quilters Guild for a cozy evening of Quilts and Coffee featuring local quilter Ginger Tryznka. This event is for new and experienced quilters alike!
Sunday, October 19, 9 am to 4 pm.
After the quilt show, join special guest, Amy Munson, for two classes! These are perfect classes for those wanting to try fabric collage, but afraid to commit to a quilt. Have fun learning several fabric collage techniques and using up colorful scraps of fabric to create both a zipper pouch and a sweet wall quilt
Morning from 9 am–12 pm will be the Fabric Collage Zipper Pouch.
Afternoon from 1–4 pm will be the Home Sweet Home Fabric Collage.
Approx finished size is 13” x 15”
Lunch on your own.
Fee for both classes is $60 (online registration includes a $3.50 service charge).
Supply list will be available once fee is paid.
Class to be held at Quilters JEM, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and limited to 20 participants.
Sign up at a Guild meeting, at Quilters JEM, or online on SignUpGenuis.