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    Search: Posts Made By: Iowa Grandma
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    Forum: Main
    09-27-2015, 06:11 AM
    Replies: 75
    Views: 8,216
    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: 4,137
    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: 10,038
    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: 15,497
    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: 47,847
    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: 25,163
    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: 7,586
    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: 16,102
    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: 23,479
    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: 3,825
    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: 13,027
    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: 4,491
    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: 1,244
    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: 10,734,561
    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: 9,119
    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: 3,827
    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: 566
    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: 24,162
    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: 7,186
    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: 6,833
    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: 2,884
    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: 15,528
    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: 9,682
    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: 11,178
    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: 3,423
    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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