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Connie Frankenfeld commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"Have you seen this: http://www.naturesface.com.au/2012/07/11010/ A fine arts photographer selling his photos as fabric precuts for quilts. Gorgeous!"

Apr 12

Lemmah commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"Joy, thank you for taking the time to take us through the steps to beautiful wholecloth work - these tips are so valuable. Nothing like hearing it firsthand. I want to learn more about longarm quilting; since I'm back to quilting…"

Apr 1

Joy Voltenburg commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"Lemmah, I designed this during a Karen McTavish wholecloth design class in Milwaukee. It's not perfect, but I love it anyway. It measures out finished at 69"x69". I definitely learned a lot about the process (how easy…"

Mar 27

Barbara S commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"Gorgeous, Joy. What a thrill that it is to hang in Paducah. Congrats. I've never been but it is on my someday list."

Mar 26

Joy Voltenburg commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"Thanks so much! I took a class with Karen McTavish in 2011 on wholecloth quilt design. I'll fill you in on the details tomorrow as I just got home from the dentist. my wisdom tooth was pulled last week and today I had a dry socket packed and I…"

Mar 26

Lemmah commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"Joy, that's BEAUTIFUL! I am very impressed and I will be watching for it. It must have taken a very long time - care to share the story behind it? How long did it take? When I feel confident enough in my stitching, I…"

Mar 26

Joy Voltenburg commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"Thanks! I'm thrilled it got accepted. Here is a pic. If anyone else is going to be there on Saturday, we could meet up!"

Mar 26

Lemmah commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"I'm planning to be there on Friday and I will certainly look for your quilt, how exciting for you! (any chance you'd share a photo so I/we don't miss it?)"

Mar 26

Joy Voltenburg commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"I went last year and am planning on going again this year. One of my quilts will be hanging there this year (Winter Garden - a wholecloth). I'm planning on driving down with my cousin on Saturday and just spending the day. "

Mar 26

Lemmah commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"Hi Joy - I've never 'checked in' here but I'm from farther south, down by Carbondale and YES I am going to Paducah! :-) I haven't been for years. "

Mar 26

Joy Voltenburg commented on Norma Hector's group Illinois Quilters

"Hi, I'm from Sullivan, IL (near Decatur/Springfield/Champaign/Effingham). I've been a member for a long time here, but never really took the time to check everything out. Are any of you going to Paducah next month?"

Mar 26

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