I say.... we have a gathering at a Quilt show or quilt convention dedicated to the members of Quiltboard.com.
Des Moines has the Convention in early Oct.
AND Fons and Porter has their big 3 day warehouse sale with lots and lots very nice fabrics. $6/yd, 1/2 yd minimum.
And If you choose to venture to their store in Winterset it is an easy 45min. drive from DSM.
Anyway just saying....How fun to actually get to meet...
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I am in no way affiliated with Fons and Porter other than as a customer.
Food for thought...