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Forum: Main
09-27-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,007
Posted By Iowa Grandma

I think the cables add another dimension to a...

I think the cables add another dimension to a mostly geometric quilt. Like the result.
Forum: Main
08-28-2015, 05:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,442
Posted By Iowa Grandma

I just completed an I-spy, I-match quilt and had...

I just completed an I-spy, I-match quilt and had a match for each piece. I also included plain colors of all of the primary colors for learning colors, also.
Forum: Main
07-15-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,841
Posted By Iowa Grandma

I started quilting after I retired, took a...

I started quilting after I retired, took a series of five lessons and took off from there. Yes, you will make mistakes and the seam ripper will be your best friend. But one day you will wake up...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
03-29-2015, 06:56 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 10,641
Posted By Iowa Grandma

It has been my experience that your grandchildren...

It has been my experience that your grandchildren will come up with whatever they want to call you. It may be what you had in mind or it may be something they come up with like Goppa or BoBo. ...
Forum: Main
11-24-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 45,576
Posted By Iowa Grandma

To me your quilt says "peace" and that is what...

To me your quilt says "peace" and that is what she needs right now. I would applique a couple of hearts on it to let her know you care and go with a border in one of the colors. Since it was a moda...
Forum: Main
06-03-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 21,332
Posted By Iowa Grandma

I was able to take a two day class by Judy and...

I was able to take a two day class by Judy and would totally be unable to understand her patterns without it. She does make things like curves and tiny paper piecing doable. I was at about your...
Forum: Main
05-27-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,463
Posted By Iowa Grandma

When my grandchildren wanted to sew (boys...

When my grandchildren wanted to sew (boys included) I first drew lines on a piece of typing paper, 1 page of straight lines, then slightly curved , zig zag etc. You get the picture. I removed the...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
09-16-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 11,245
Posted By Iowa Grandma

You just gave me such a happy memory. My first...

You just gave me such a happy memory. My first grandson called me "Grandma Bubbles" because when I gave him a bath I taught him how to blow bubbles with a cupped hand and soap suds.
Forum: Pictures
07-24-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 19,754
Posted By Iowa Grandma

Please post what the pattern for the blue and...

Please post what the pattern for the blue and green one is, it is gorgeous.
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
04-07-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,059
Posted By Iowa Grandma

I am a nurse and worked in homecare for years. ...

I am a nurse and worked in homecare for years. Without realizing the phase of the moon, we could always tell as our mentally ill patients would undoubtedly have more problems during a full moon. At...
Forum: Main
03-20-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,368
Posted By Iowa Grandma

This is amazing. When I look at the center, it...

This is amazing. When I look at the center, it appears as if the middle is pulsating. Did anyone else have that feeling?
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-11-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,512
Posted By Iowa Grandma

Izy, You are a remarkable woman. You will look...

Izy, You are a remarkable woman. You will look back with fond memories that you were able to care for him at home. I am a bereavement counsellor and you are doing some of the things I always tell...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-03-2012, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,005
Posted By Iowa Grandma

Minnesota H machine

I recently got a Minnesota H treadle machine. I would like to purchase a manual for it but so far have been unsuccessful. I understand it was made by Sears but don't know if that is correct. I am...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-28-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 44,789
Views: 8,849,459
Posted By Iowa Grandma

Questions on Minnesota H treadle machine.

I have recently received a Minnesota H treadle machine in excellent condition. My son does bat removal and he found it in an attic. I have tried unsuccessfully to find anything about it and would...
Forum: Main
12-05-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,012
Posted By Iowa Grandma

I have been trying to find the rapid fire tool to...

I have been trying to find the rapid fire tool to purchase in the 12 1/2 inch size. Can you help me? I saw it demo'd at the Des Moines quilt show but should have bought it then and didn't.
Forum: Main
11-01-2011, 05:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,024
Posted By Iowa Grandma

Beautiful story. A couple of years ago, I...

Beautiful story. A couple of years ago, I secretly got a quilt that my daughter had started 15 years ago and took it to my house and finished it, had it quilted and put on binding for Christmas. ...
Forum: Main
11-01-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 427
Posted By Iowa Grandma

Am searching for Christmas Red Corduroy. I make...

Am searching for Christmas Red Corduroy. I make Christmas stockings for each new grandchild,great grandchild and to my surprise none of the fabric stores, Joann's, Hancock Fabrics or Walmart have...
Forum: Main
11-01-2011, 05:22 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 20,463
Posted By Iowa Grandma

Love the quilt but am really drawn to your...

Love the quilt but am really drawn to your labels, simple but elegant and personalized.
Forum: Main
11-01-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,852
Posted By Iowa Grandma

C is more soothing. I know it was the same...

C is more soothing. I know it was the same colors, but A and B felt like they made me nervous. Weird, huh? Love C
Forum: Main
11-01-2011, 05:17 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,172
Posted By Iowa Grandma

Your sewing machine is yours and yours alone so...

Your sewing machine is yours and yours alone so of course you are attached. Everyone else uses all the other appliances also so you don't get attached. It is like I have a "love,hate" relationship...
Forum: Main
11-01-2011, 05:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,092
Posted By Iowa Grandma

I go to my local lumberyard. They have a bin of...

I go to my local lumberyard. They have a bin of scraps of plexiglass. They like to get rid of it so they will cut whichever size I want for $.50 each. It is worth asking in your area.
Forum: Main
10-26-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,699
Posted By Iowa Grandma

I had a similar experience when I entered a quilt...

I had a similar experience when I entered a quilt at the State Fair.They didn't give any constructive criticism( which I was looking for). Instead they said something like "good color choice" but no...
Forum: Main
10-18-2011, 05:13 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,589
Posted By Iowa Grandma

I love a decorative back that makes it two...

I love a decorative back that makes it two quilts. The only problem is sometimes trying to decide which side is the favorite.
Forum: Main
10-18-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,592
Posted By Iowa Grandma

I purchased a Kai cutter at the Des Moines quilt...

I purchased a Kai cutter at the Des Moines quilt show. I literally love it. Have used several of their scissors too. I think they make quality easy to use products
Forum: Main
10-16-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,065
Posted By Iowa Grandma

Can anyone tell me where to get "chalkboard...

Can anyone tell me where to get "chalkboard fabric". LQS had adorable kids place mats with chalkboard fabric as the center. Unfortunately they got only one order of it, then have been unable to get...
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