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Mission:

The purpose of the Dakota County Star Quilters (DCSQ) is to offer an interesting and informative forum to share our common interest in the art of quilting. We are located in Dakota County, Minnesota, near the Minneapolis / St. Paul.

Meetings:

Visitors are always welcome. Thinking of joining?  Come to a meeting and get to know us.

DCSQ meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-9 pm, at the Eagan Community Center, Eagan, Minnesota.  (Click here for directions.

In February, our meeting is at our annual quilt show at the Dakota County Historical Society in South St Paul.

 The July meeting is a potluck picnic at a park in Eagan.

 

DCSQ Quilt Show
 

 

Stargazing

Dakota County Star Quilters’ 13th Annual Quilt Show

February 6 — March 7, 2008

Dakota County Historical Society

130 3rd Avenue North,

South St. Paul, Minnesota

651-552-7548

  • Small Quilt Auction

    The DCSQ Small Quilt Auction is a silent auction of small quilts and other items made and donated by DCSQ members.   When at the quilt show, please stop in the store to see the items and place a bid.

    Click here to see photos of the 22 items for auction at the DCSQ Quilt Show.

  • Quilt Challenge

    • Click here to see photos of the Star Gazer Challenge Quilts.

  • Lecture by Heather Mulder Peterson:

    • The museum will be open on Tuesday, February 12, by special arrangement for the lecture, "Behind the Designs of Anka's Treasures", which will be presented twice, at 1 pm and 7 pm.  advance tickets are required: $4.00 (includes museum entry).  To purchase tickets, call 952-808-9880.

  • Museum hours:

Wednesday and  Friday 9-5 pm

Thursday - 9-8 pm

Saturday - 10-3 pm

  • Suggested museum donation: $3.00

  • Directions to museum:

    I 494 to Concord Street. North on Concord Street to Grand Avenue (stoplight by Burger King).   Left on Grand Avenue, up hill and to the left on 3rd Avenue.  The Dakota County Historical Society Museum is on the left, across the street from South St. Paul City Hall.

Classes:

Strips & Curves

Instructor:  Karen Asmundson

Date:  Saturday, February 9, 2008, 9 am - 3 pm

Location:  Dakota County Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost:  $15.00

Max Class Size:  10

Click on photo for a larger view

Charmed, from Heather’s book Table Graces

Instructor:  Heather Mulder Peterson

Date:  Wednesday, Feb 13th, 9 am - 1:30 pm

Location:  Dakota County Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost:  $15

Minimum Class Size: 12

Heather will show how to make the quilt with the flower pot in the center of this photo.

 

 

Mystery Class

Instructors:  Jeannette Root & Barb Boyd

Date: Saturday, February 16, 2008, 9am - 3pm

Location:  Dakota County Historical Society, St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost:  $15.00

Max Class Size:  12

Bring a 48 inch dowel rod, or a stick that is 42 inches long, and 10 completed 6 ¾ inch blocks that are of one theme, such as 10 flowers, 10 ladies, 10 red work, 10 toys, etc.  6 3/4" is the block size including seam allowances, 6 1/4" is the finished size.  Details of yardage and equipment will be given when you register for the class.

 

Debbie Lawell's class, Stars by Buggy Barn, has been cancelled.

 

Please contact Susan Skoog (sskoog@hotmail.com, 651-455-8104) or Karen Asmundson (info@simplyordered.com, 651-247-6524) to register for classes.

Class fees are due at the time of registration to hold your spot.  First come, first-served.

Supply lists will be handed out to class participants at the time of registration.

Sorry, no refunds will be allowed, but if you cannot attend a class, you may send a replacement.

Non DCSQ members can register for classes after January 15, 2008. 

 

Photos from previous DCSQ Quilt Shows

2007 DCSQ Quilt Show

From Debbie Bowles' talk at the 2007 DCSQ Quilt Show
2006 DCSQ Quilt Show set up
2006 DCSQ Quilt Show

First one won Viewer's Choice award

Class taught during the 2006 DCSQ Quilt Show

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