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Maida Peterson commented on Carolyn Hoxton's group Iowa Quilters"Carolyn, it took me less than 15 minutes to make my design wall with the flannel backed table cloth. I got the table cloth at Joann's and the grommets at Hancocks. You want the kind that has 2 pieces, NOT the curtain grommets.…"
Maida Peterson commented on Carolyn Hoxton's group Iowa Quilters"Barb - I made a great design wall using a flannel backed tablecloth. Duck tape 2 corners several times on the vinyl side for reinforcement. Use a grommet in each of those 2 corners. I then used 2 of the Scotch brand stick up…"
Maida Peterson commented on Carolyn Hoxton's group Iowa Quilters"When you plan on a get together in DSM, let me know. I'm in Ankeny, 15 minutes away.
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Maida Peterson commented on Carolyn Hoxton's group Iowa Quilters"I am cooking for the Ankeny quilt retreat this weekend and the Springbrook state park retreat the next weekend. Are any of you going to those retreats? If so, please introduce yourselves!"
Maida Peterson commented on Carolyn Hoxton's group Iowa Quilters"After reading about all these quilt shops, I need a shop hop!
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Maida Peterson commented on Carolyn Hoxton's group Iowa Quilters"Thanks for inviting me, Carolyn. I live in Ankeny but have lived in Nevada and Corning. I was in Kalona this spring for the big quilt show and they have 2 quilt shops. They are not far from Amana where there are also 2…"
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Iowa Quilters
I think it would be a nice idea to list the Quilters by state, so we can connect. We recently moved to Coralville, and I would love to find out about the quilt groups there. Could anyone help me out, thanks
Maida Peterson commented on Bonnie Browning's group Favorite Newsletters"My favorite is Ami Simms'. Her stories are funny and I love her web site.
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Favorite Newsletters
What are your favorite newsletters? Share the links so we can all check them out.
Maida Peterson commented on Bonnie Browning's group Favorite Tools"My favorite tool is the Fons & Porter 8" x 14" ruler. It is the perfect size for most of my cutting and/or measuring."
Maida Peterson joined Bonnie Browning's groupFavorite Tools
Share your favorite tools used in quiltmaking, and add any tips you have for using them. With all of the new tools being developed, it is hard to keep up. We can learn from each other in this group.
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- Tell us about yourself
- I love to piece but seem to be the queen of unquilted projects! I love making bags. My cat, Jackson, "helps" me sew. He will even put his paw on my fabric as I'm stitching.
- How many quilts have you made?
- I've lost count
- Do you want to make quilts, or simply enjoy them?
- I want to make quilts
- How long have you been a quilter?
- Close to 20 years
- What is your favorite quilting technique?
- Piecing
- Why do you quilt?
- I enjoy creating a pretty project
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 11:39am on July 9, 2011,
QuilterBridget said… - Now that sounds like the perfect birthday! Hope you have a great time at the show!
- At 9:54am on July 8, 2011, QuilterBridget said…
- Happy birthday, Maida! I hope you have a wonderful day!
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