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The tQG Annual Busirro*Ivfet6g will be held on Saturday,September20, atthe ValleyAssemblyof God Church in ValleyJunction(WestDesMoines).Registrationwill beginat 8:30 with themeetingbeginningpromptly at 9:00, We hopethat this centrallylocatedsite will be convenientfor this very importantguild meetingandthat manymemberswill chooseto attend.The churchis locatedat 313 - 6th St,just oneblock westof the Quilt Block which hasagreedto hostour meetingandwill also be the site of the afternoonworkshop.ConnieSueHaidlefrom WebsterCity will presenta hunk shodlecturein the morningafter the businessmeetingandteachan afternoonworkshopfrom l:00-4:00. (continuedon page 2)

IQG *MEMBERS TREAT'-- Annual Fall Quilting Retreatr2008

CountryInn & Suites,Clive- l:00 PM Friday,November14to 1:00PMSunday,November16 Imaginethis: Forty-eighthoursof quilting furu sunoundedby a wealthof quilt shopsandothergeat holiday seasonshoppingand diningtemptations.Bring alongyour ugliestfat quarterandwhateverquilting gadgetsyou would like to swapor sell in our flea marketconrer-Don't forgetto includeyour favorite snacks.Wewill haveminidemos,a few quick projects,andperhapsa challe,nge or two. To regrsterfor this event(freeto IQG menrbers)sendin the form on page6. (two queerrsizebeds,microwavg andrefrigeratorfor $94), call CountryInn & IQG the rate For roomregishationsat Messer Suites(515-223-9254)--Pam

TT'STIME TO RBI\IEW It's time to renewor afrrm your membership.Fill out the form on page8 andsendit in to JudySabbag with your dues(or bring it to a meeting).-JaniceEifling

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE What a greatquilt show!I hopeyou haveall had time to relax after that spectacularshow.I want to thankall of you who sharedyour quilts. I appreciatethe memberswho sharedtheir time andtalens in makingthe showa success.To all of you who volunteeredto worlg contributedto the silent auction,magazinesalg and fabric dive, participatedin the challengeproject,and sold raffle tickets:THANK YOU! I enjoyedthe lecturesanddemonstrations. Greatjob! I hopeyou will takethe timeto look overthe programsfor the comingyear.Pamhassomeinterestingactivities planned. Pat Follett andJudy Sabbaghavebeencontactingmembersaboutservingas officers in the guild. Seepage4 for a list of nominees.Filling positionson the Boardhasbeena major problemfor the past severalyears.If you are interestedin the guild continuingto be a viablegroupfor the quiltersof lowa, pleaseconsiderbecomingan officer, if not this year,the,n next. Cleone Cap, President

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AN\ruAL BUSINESSMEETING, continued Conniehasbeenan avid quilter for manyyearsand is very experiencedat applique.Shebeganher first projectin 1966;it is still unfinished.However,shehascompleteda grat manyother projectsand hasbeenteachingeversince.She startedher businessApple BlossomQuilts in 2004after retiring as a computersysternsanalyst/programmer. Shedesigns andsellsher own patterns.Sheandher husbandlove to travel in their RY frequentingquilt eventsand shopsas they go. Conniehasattendedtwo nationalAppliqueSocretyQuilt shows,one in Denverand the mostrecentin Tampawhereshe was a vendor. In the classwe will work on a papercut appliqueblock usingthe backbastingtechniqueConniehashad great successwith. You will choseyour block from severalof Connie'spapercut patternswhich will be availableat the meeting. The papercut desigrsvary in degreeof difficulty. To get someadvancehelp with your block and fabric decisions,see Connie'squilts andpatternson her websitewww.appleblossomquilts.com. The back bastingtechniquecanbe appliedto manyotherpatternsand evensomeyou might designyourself after taking the class.Conniewill haveher patternsfor sale at the meetingandduring the workshop.Classparticipantsmay alsopurchasetheir patternsaheadof time at the Quilt Block As therewill be little time to go out to lunch betweenthe meetingand workshop,the Quilt Block hasvolunteeredto obtainbox lunchesfor workshopparticipants who order in advance.It will includepastasalad,fruit, chickencroissant, somethingsweet,anda beveraggat a costof $E.45.Usethe Septemberworkshopregistrationform on the next pageto order. PleasesetasideSeptember 20 to join us in ValleyJunctionfor a very importantannualbusinessmeetingandan interestingprogramby ConnieSueHaidle.-Jo Scharn

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DIAr{NE DAVTS,CO-PROGRAM CHAIR

The nominatingcommitteewill presentthefollowing ELECT slateof officersat the annualbusinessmeetingin September: My nameis DianneDavis; I live in Corningwith my husbandDeanwho is a retiredutility manager.We President- CleoneCap havetwo grown sons.I retired after25 yearsas a Family - Marcel Miller President-Elect andConsumerScienceinstructor.I alsotaughtAdult Ed Co-ProgramChair-Elect- DianneDavis andMargeWooters classesfor SouthwesternCommunityCollegein Creston Secretary- Marle,neArmbrecht for severalyears.My interestsbesidesquiltingareP.E.O., - Pat Follett Parliamentarian servingon severalpositionsin the MethodistChurctgDelta Kappa Gammanand numerousotherorganizations.I enjoy Officerscontinuingin the secondyear of office are: computerwork, photogaphy, gardeningandreading. I startedsewingin high school,then addedquilting ProgramChair - PamMesser to my interestsin the early 70s.I enjoy makingandgiving Treasurer- Deb Kirby quilts and relateditemsto family and friends.WhenI was Historian- Vrgnia Anderson teaching,I involvedmy JuniorHigh studentsin making baby quilts for Newbornsin Nee{ usuallysending25-30 Thoseagreeingto remainas appointedBoardmembersare: quilts to themeachyear.I alsoeqioy handworlgsuchas embroideryandwool work. The useof my computerhas NewsletterEditor - JaniceEifling openedup anothernew avenueto my quilting skills. Publicity Chairman- JenniferBernard Sinceretiring I haveenjoyedgoingto quilt shows, NewsletterBusinessManager- JenniferBernard traveling with SewGreat Toursto Paducatr"Houston, Mernbership Chairman- JudySabbag Chicago,andMinnesota,as well as attendingother shows Webmaster- Marilyn Cox on my own. I like seeingwhat othershaveconstructedand the beautiful works of art createdby theseme,nand Nominationsor volunteerswill be takenfrom thefloor with women.During the winter we live in Missiog TX, whereI eachnomineeg"ing written or verbal permissionensuring do missionquilting. I confinueto enjoy addingnewtechtheir willingnessto serre if elected. niquesto my sewingknowledgeas well as meetingand addingnew friendsalong the way.

MARCEL MILLE& PRESIDENTELECT My nameis Marcel Miller an4 like manyofyou, I havea passionfor quilting andall that surroundsit. In the early 70sI piecedmy fust quilt usinga borderprint purchasedfrom a fabric outletstore.It was madeof large half squaretrianglesthat weren'texactlythe samesize after cuttingandpiecing.Evenso I was proud of it. I finishd that very puffy quilt with yarn ties. I still haveit andnow useit to pad furniturewe havein storage.My workmanshipimproveda grat dealafter takingclasses from a localquilt goup. In 1984I openeda quilt andgift storein WashingtonStateanddevelopeda deepappreciation for the businesssideof quilting. I sold the storein 1990whenwe movedto lowa but continueto incorporate the lessonsI learnedinto my quilting experiences today. Thejourney of quiltmakingfeedsmy creativespirit while challengingmeto try newtechniques.It makesno differenceif I am doing it aloneor with others,it is just the act of quilting that I find comforting.I am continually inspiredby thetalentsof othersand surprisemyselfwhenI reachbeyondthat which is comfortablefor me.

MARGE WOOTERS, CO-PROGRAM CHAIR.ELECT Like all IQG members,I love fiber. I love the feel, the looh the possibilities.IQG is aboutputting the pieces togetherin our lives. Wesharefriendships,informatiorq and skills. I look forward to ourjourney together. Bditor's Note:Therewill be moreoffrcers'bios in the Octobernewsletter.]

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rQG PROGRAMS - 2008-2009 September20 - West Iles Moines Annual BusinessMeeting Lectureandworkshopby ConnieSueHaidle PaperCut Applique November 1,1-16- Clive Annual Members Retreat CountryInn & Suites Demos,Show& Tell, Ugly fat quarterswap Fleamarket,doorprizes freeto members March 13-14- Carroll Spring workshops Marci L. Baker www.aliciasattic.com LocalGuild: Sistersof theCloth July 17-18- Grout Museum,Waterloo Quilt lowa - IQG 30th Anniversary Celebration Grout Muselm quilt exhibit www.groutmuseumdistrict.org Lectures,workshops,trunk showsby: KimberlyEinmo www.kimberlyeinmo.com HarrietHargrave www.harriethargrave.com Avis Shirer& TammyJohnsonwwwjoinedatthehip.com LocalGuild: Keepsake Quilters September19 - Winterset Annual BusinessMeeting Lectureand Workshopby CathyBusch

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MEET MARCI BAKER, OT]R TEACHER FORMARCH Recognizedinternationallyfor her expertisein quilting, Marci er{oyssharingideasthat simplify the processof quilting. A nativeof Dallas,TX, shehasloved sewingfor years,makingher first quilt at agenineand sewingher own clothesin high schooland college.She beganteachingquilting in 1987at her local guild and shops.In 1993shestartedAlicia'sAttic with concepts that combineher love of mathwith her love of quilting. Sewing becamea greatway to shareher knowledge(shehas bachelor'sandmaster'sdegeesin math)with others. Marci lovestraditionalquilt patternswhich inspiredher to write the Nof YourGrandmotherSQuilts bookseries.Sheusesher ship piecingmethodsto simplify the wonderfulpattemswe associatewith our grandmothers.Shehasinventedseveraltoolsthat makequilting easier,andherKnow BeforeYouSewreferencecardstake cornmonproblernsquiltersencounterandprovideeasy-tounderstandsolutions. Marci spendsmuchof theyear traveling,teaching classesfor quilt guildsand at shows.Enthusiasmand inspiratbn for quilting can be seenthroughouther lectures, workshops,andboolcs.Shehasbeenfeatwed inRedbook, on HGTV's SimplyQuilts andNBC'sJanePauleySlrow, highlightednTraditional Quilworks andhaspublishedin numerousquilt magazines.Marci was a "Teacherof the Year"nomine€in the 2002 and2005ProfessionalQuilter magazine. Marci, her husbandClint, two sons,their snake andbeardeddragoncurre,lrtlylive in Fort Collins,CO, wheretheyenjoythe outdoorsandbeautifirlRockyMountains.To find out morevisit www.aliciasattic.com.--Pam Messer

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sEwrNG FIELDSOF'QUrr.irS RIBBONS AWARDED AT THE 13th BIEI\INIAL IQG SIIOW BED OIIILT PMCEI) lst - SandiPetsche 2nd - VeraThomas 3rd - VeraThomas Ilonorable Mention Miriam Kujac Kathie Anderson BED OTIILTS APPUOI]E/MDGD/ OTHER lst- Mari$n Cox 2nd - Miriam Kujac 3rd - Kathy Safris Honorable Mention Mirian Kujac LARGE WALL PIECED lst - Barb Caple 2nd - Martha Henrichs 3rd - JenniferBsnard Honorable Mention JaneDawson SandiPetsche ColleenAnderson JenniferBernard I,ARGE WALL APPLIOTIEAdD(ED/ OTM,R lst- JoAnneScharn 2nd - RosalieBaker 3rd - SandiPetsche Honorable Mentftm Kathryn Russi Marilyn Cox CarolynMagnani Kathy Safris

SIUALL WALL PIECTD lst - JenniferBernard 2nd - JaneDawson 3rd - Mary Jo Kellogg Honorable Mention SandiPetsche Betty Mansfield JenniferPerkins SMALL WALL APPLIOTJE/IVIIXED/ OTHER lst- JoAnneScharn 2nd - BreeWitt 3rd - PatFollett Ilonorable Mention SandiPetsche Marilyn Cox BarbaraToyne CarolynMagnani

BED OIIILTS ffEANO APPLIOTJE/IVIIXED/ OTTIER lst - Mary Shotwell 2nd - Marcia Handsaker 3rd - DianaAnderson Honorable Mention JoanGelder BED OI]ILTS (GRO['P) lst - Mary Shotwell 2nd - JenniferBernard 3rd - DianneLehman Honorable Mention Gloria Bromley SandiPetsche WALL ffEAMGROT]P) PIECED lst - DianeLehman 2nd - Kathy Safris BEDOtmirs fiEArvI) 3rd - SandiPetsche PIECED Honorable Mention lst - DianeLehman Mary Shotwell lst Mary Shotwell JaniceEifling 2nd - DianeLehman WALL ffEAMGROI]P) 2nd- Deb Kirby APPLIOT'EAdXED/ 3rd - SandiPetsche OTIIER 3rd - DianeLehman lst - JenniferBernard Ilonorable Mention 2nd - SandiPetsche Martha Hemichs 3rd - SharonMeisenheimer SandiPetsche Honorable Mention LaRuseSchade(2) SharonMeisenheimer JenniferPerkins MII\IAII'RE Witna Aldrich lst - RosalieBaker 2nd - Laurie Tufford 3rd - BerthaShaw Honorabh Mention Martha Henrichs

RAFFLE QUII,T WIIV\IER The winnerof our beautifulraffle quilt, Log Cabin Wreath,is JanetDecombs.Janetis the daughterof IQG mernberKathy Safris.Our beautifulquilt wentto a good home.Thankyou all for supportingthe guild with your ticket purchases.-LoAnnVanHemert

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SEWING FIELDS OF QUILTS SHOW WRAP UP I am so proud to be a mernberof IQG. Weput on a beautiful,friendly quilt show,full of outstandingandcozy quilts madewith a greatdeal of careand love. Onceagainour show lookedbeautiful andhada layoutthat workedwell thanksto Jo Anne ScharnandDeb Kirby. The vendorshad an abundanceof itemsto catchour interestthanksto TeresaCoenen.Martha Klatt did out' standingwork coordinatingeverythingwith the cooks, custodians,schoolofficials, PerryChief newspaper(which printedour showbooklet),andthe town of Perry. Weshouldthank JenniferPerkinsfor findingour judge ScottMurkin. He was so knowledgeable in judging, teaching and speakingabout quilting. He madea point of commentingon the nice aspectsof everyquilt hejudged, andalsogavepositiveadviceon how to improvethe maker'squilting. His senseof humorwhilejudging kept his helpersin goodspirits. JenniferPerkinsand SandiPetsche did a wonderfirljob kee,pingall the quilts and information organized.The volunteersin thejudging room learneda lot. Tricia Lenzdid a greatjob on the quilt layout.Jane Dawsonandher crew hungeachquilt andtag so that wery quilt was in its properplace andshowedto its bestadvantage. JoanGelderhelpeddesignour beautifulshowpin andmadewonderfulrosettesfor our specialawardsthat will be proudly displayedfor yearsto come.It wasso nice to sharethoughtsof Marilyn Chnistensen throughviewing the legacyof quilts sheleft behindand appreciatingthe prize moneydonatedby her family in her memory.Judy Sabbagand ArdethLaakefinishedmanyof her UFOsso theycould wrap future generationsin Marilyn's love. JanHetzelandher groupmadecutece,nterpieces for our cafe.The little barnsdisplayinga barn quilt sitting on the grwncrazy quiltedplacematsaddedto theclassof our show.SandiPasche'scutefarm itemsdecoratedthe overflowseatingandmadeit a treatto eat greatfood once againprovidedby the Gortz Hausof Grimes. Jo AnneScharnandJudySabbagdid a wonderful job as programchairscoordinatingall thevolunteer activities,lectures,and classes.Membersenjoyedthe two classestaughtby ScottMurkful andhis lectureprovided valuableinformationon quilting our quilts. CarolynMagnani'sgardentour was an absolute delightof color andscenttoppedoffby tasty desserts. DonnaLarsonandCarolyn'shusbandalso answered myriadquestionsaboutthe beautifulbloomsanddisplays. Shoppingat CreeksideQuilting on the way to Carolyn's was a treat. Their sponsorship of our show,alongwith the

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Quilting Connectionof Ames,wasmuchappreciated. Weeqioyedviewing Beffy Lenz'squilt exhibit and her lectureat our banquet.Sheis definitelycrazy about crazyquilts! Sheis sucha talentedartist. JanHetzel and her group outdidthernselvesagainmakingcupcakepincushioncenterpieces for the banquetthat lookedgood enoughto eat.Wewereall delightedto be able to take one home.The mealservedat the churchandput togetherby MarthaKlatt andKathy Safriswasdelicious.It was so niceto onceagainsit down to a mealtogethersas the Iowa QuiltersGuild. Showaffendeesappreciatedthe door prizes collectedby Deb Kirby and efficienttydistributedby Janet Lehma4 SteveandKaren Huffinan. The silent auction (organizedby JaniceParker),the fabric dive (organizedby Kathie Anderson),andthe magazinesales(organizedby VeraThomas)wereonceagainbusymoneymakers.Wilma Aldrich and her crew of mini-demos(JanetPittman" Martha Henrichs,AngelaLawrencg SharonMeisenheimer, andLynn Witzenburd instructedande,nthralledour viewerswith their varied offerings.The lecturesgrvenby JenniferPerkinsand Karen Flanschawerewell attended and informative. Our showran smogthlythanksto our volunteer coordinator,MarleneArmbrecht,andher crew of white glovedladiesand gentlemen.Deb Kirby managedthe show moneyand ribbon awardsvery efficientlyas Treasurer. Laurie Tufford andIlene Jenningswelcomedour guestsat the admissionstable and handedthemover to LoAnn Van Hemertto buy raffle tickets.I am honoredto havequilted the raffle quilt for the guild. Knowingthat our raffile quilt couldbe unofficially appraisedat $4,000mademe proud to be part of sucha beautiful quilt. LoAnn did a greatjob of coordinatingits constructionby IQG membersthat addedto its value. Thoseof us who took up the challengeto porhay our logo "in a new way" provideda nice display arranged by Marityn Cox. Finally, we shouldthankthe Quilt ShowCoordinators: ClooneCap, Deb Kirby, MarthaKlatt, Je,lrnifer Perkins,andJenniferBernard,alongwith Judy Sabbagand Jo Anne Scharn(co'programchairs),PamMesser(quilt showsecretary),JaniceEifling (newslettereditor), and Pat Follett (Parliamentarian)for their two-yeareffort to producethis greatquilt show.Wecanall be proud of our efforts.Now, as we relect back on "Sewingfields of quilts", we needto passthis job alongto othersso that the Iowa QuiltersGuild can continueto producequality quilt showsin future.--JenniferBernard ProudPast-Quilt Show Coordinator

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2008rQG QUILT SHOW Treasurer'sReportby DebKirby INCOME Banquet,Lecturg Workshops$1967.00 1561.00 RaffleQuilt 3744.05 Admissions 773.57 FabricDive/lvlagazines 552.00 Quilt Entry Fees 2147.00 VendorBooths 336.00 SilentAuction 400.00 Donations RibbonSponsor PerryC ofC donationfor ads 900.00 157.00 PinsSold 30.00 AppraisalsDonation

E)(PENSES Banquet,Lecture,Workshops $1853.62 RaffleQuilt 332.40 Poles& Drapes 2757.39 Ribbons 638.35 Judge 1194.09 FacilityRental 762.50 Publicity/Advertising 1070.02 Pins 367.50 Postage 30.84 Miscellaneous 54.16

TOTAL INCOME: 812,567.62

TOTAL EXPENSES: $9,060.87

Income exceededexpensesby $3,506.75.

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IQG 2007-2008Oflicers President-Elect:

President:CleoneCap POB 186 Albia 52531 (@r) 932-237s [email protected]

ProCram-Chair-Elect: PamMesser POB I99 Cambridge 50046 [email protected]

CeProeram{hair: Judy Sabbag 205N. Oak St. Jefferson50129-1808 (5ls) 386-3072 [email protected]

Treasurer:Deb Kirby 512 W. Washington St. lake City 5lzt49

(7r2)464-3s67 JoAnneScharn 1350- 240thst. Lytton 50561-7506

[email protected] Membershin:JudySabbag 205N. Oak St. Jefferson 50129-1808 (sl5) 386-3072 [email protected]

(7r2)466-2s8r djscham@iowatel ecom.net Secretarv:Martha Klatt l7l9 Mllis Ave. Perry 50220 (515)465-3294 [email protected] Publicitv and NewsletterBusinessManager: JenniferBernard 1720White Fox Rd WebsterCity 50595 (5r5) E39-5773 [email protected] NewsletterEditor: JaniceEifling 2935 NorthwestemAve. Ames 5fi)10 (515)2324313 jkquilter@hotmail. oom

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Parliamentarian: Pat Follett 33141Y Ave. Union 50258 (64t) 486-2541 [email protected] Historian: Virginia Anderson 5712ValleyRd Ames 50014 (515)233-2051 [email protected] Webmaster:Marilyn Cox 31446PrairieSt. GardenCity 50102 [email protected]

:owA QIIILTERS GIITLD, INC. www. iowaq u ilterssu ild.com Iowa QuiltersGuild"Inc., was organizedas a non-profit organizationin August1979for the purposeof promoting the art of quilting.Duesare $20.00per year,payableafter July l. TheyearstartseachSepternber 1. TheGuild meets four timesa year,usuallyin September,October,March, and July. The Newsletteris publishedonemonthbeforeeach meeting(andtheannualDirectory in January).This meeting/ newsletterscheduleis subjectto change. The Iowa Quilters Guild official logopin is availableat meetingsfor $5.00or by mail for $5.50from theTreasurer. l) Senddues($20)andchanges(or corrections)ofaddress the MembershipChair. ) Sendarticlesfor the Newsletterto the NewsletterEditor. ) Make nquiriesaboutworkshopsand programsto the

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING RATES Send a check (madeout to IQG) and canero-ready copy to the Newsletter BusinessManeger. Orders must be received by the first of the month in which the ad is to appear.z{ one-yearsubscriplion includes a listing on the IQG website- Sendyour informotion to the Vebmastei

SIZEOFN) OIIEISSI]E OI\EYR l/8 page(businesscard size) $7 $28 ll6page [3.3" square] $8 $32 ll4 page[2.5" x T' or 5" x 3.5"] Sl4 $56 l/3 page[3.3" x'1" or 6.6" x 3.5"] S16 $64 Unableto Deliver.Returnto: ll2 page[5" x 7" or 10" x 3-l/21 S28 $l 12 IOWA QLILTERS GUILD, INC. JaniceEifling, Editor 2935NorthwesternAve. Ames,LA 50010

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