SEW 'N TELL

November 2008
Issue No. 206
Web Address: http://www.aaqg.net

Mailing: Ankeny Area Quilters' Guild, P.O. Box 961, Ankeny, IA 50021

“Sharing a common thread!”

Board Meeting President's Letter

The next board meeting will be Tuesday, I'm off to the AQS show in Houston Tx in 8 days!!
November 4, 2008, 6:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Houston has become an annual event for myself and a
Church in Ankeny. few of our other members. I look forward to the
fellowship of quilters, shops, the SHOW, and a little
Colleen Curry is our November speaker. warmer weather. This year we are going to try to drive
Our next guild meeting is Tuesday, November 11th, to Galveston to see the damage from Ike and especially
7:00 p.m., at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Ankeny. see what has become of one of our favorite shops,
Colleen Curry will present a Progress of Technology Quilts by the Bay.
Trunk Show with techniques, style, & artistic insight I forgot to mention, Congratulations to Amy Leonard
from 1995 to now. It's not too late to join the Fabric for winning 2nd place in the Traditional Wall Quilts
Painting Workshop with Colleen Curry on Wednesday, category at the Des Moines AQS show.
November 12th. Please let Linda Northwick know if you
are interested, 964-5594. Speaking of quilt shows did you all see that our
pictures where in the Press Citizen finally,
We'll be enjoying our annual Potluck Dinner at our unfortunately they decided to crop some of them.
December meeting. Debbie P. will announce the details at If you would like to see how the pictures where sent to
the next guild meeting. them go to our website. Sorry, this is not what we
would hope for but we are not in control of what the
Garage Sale
Press Citizen does with our articles and photos.
We're having a garage sale at our December meeting.
It's your chance to sell your good quality fabrics and Thanks for putting up with me at our last meeting, I
other quilt items like patterns, mats, rotary cutters, know I went too long. Hopefully I answered some
rulers, etc. and make some money. It's an opportunity questions and hope you all know you can come to
for the guild to make some money too. You price your any board member and ask about what concerns you.
own merchandise and the board will track your sales Along with saying that also remember the board
and give you your profit, minus 10%. The 10% is the members are all volunteers and be kind and ready
fund-raiser part and will be used by the guild to help to be part of the solution.
cover our costs, for speakers, etc.
Because nice matters
Remember to sign up at the November meeting! At
sign-up you will receive an assigned number to place Debbie Pierschbacher, President
on the items you would like to sell. We have assigned
the number “0” for your good quality fabric or other Membership update: At the end of October we have
merchandise you would like to sell and donate all the 123 paid members for the 2008-2009 guild year.
profits to the guild. At the end of the December We have 57 members receiving their newsletter
meeting please take your unsold items home with you. electronically and 66 members receiving a paper
newsletter.
 Presidents Challenge Secretary's Report
I have thought more about some of the questions asked AAQG Board Meeting Minutes, October 2, 2008
about my challenge. I will leave it up to you to
The by-laws will have some changes to the board
interpret the rules as to what a strip is, that is part of the
fun to see what different things people come up with positions- Deb P. will put in the newsletter and
announce in the meeting. The president’s challenge
following the same set of rules. This will not be a big
will be with 2.5 inch strips- there will be a strip
stress type of challenge, there will not be a first, second
exchange at the October meeting. We will not have a
and third prize--it is just for fun. If there is a prize that
is just extra fun. We will have stickers or membership drive as we have done in the past. Celeste
will have the member list printed without the By Laws
signs on the quilts at the quilt show to point out that
since they are on the website. We will try to have
you where part of the presidents challenge and I think
the brochure will have an explanation stickers with new member info to hand out at the
of what the challenge was. meetings. Becky will still try to fit people into small
groups if they want to be part of that. The December
Have fun, garage sale- we will use paper and pins instead of
Debbie Pierschbacher stickers so the prices don’t fall off. Randi will give
quarter updates on the budget at the meetings. For
show and tell we will award the members with a card-
trying to get a good poker hand. Linda will keep
October Prizes
record of these. Deb will call HTLC to see if we can
Congratulations to the block lottery winner, use the church on July 22 to announce quilt winners.
Kelly Snyder. She won over 20 quilt blocks. Congrats Retreat plans are underway. 2010 will have some big
also to Sheila Arney & Joan Maust name speakers but this takes money- also when classes
for winning the door prizes. Remember---you must be are filled it gets costly for the guild.
wearing your name tag to be eligible to win the door
prize. Quilt Guild Meeting Minutes, October 14, 2008
The November block lottery pattern, Monkey
Wrench, is available on the front page of our The by-laws will have some changes to the board
website. Please make your blocks in Fall colors. positions- Deb P. will put in the newsletter and
www.aaqg.net announce in the meeting. The president’s
challenge will be with 2.5 inch strips- there will be
November Treats a strip exchange at the October meeting. We will
Cecilie Vogt, Jean Taft, Linda Schlenker, Anne Kruse, not have a membership drive as we have done in the
Diane Weirich, Marlene DaRos, Denette Stoll, Linda past. Celeste will have the member list printed without
Northwick and Susan Body volunteered for November the By Laws since they are on the website. We will try
treats. to have stickers with new member info to hand out at
Please bring a liter of pop and 2 dozen cookies or bars. the meetings. Becky will still try to fit people into
Also have someone in your group bring cups and small groups if they want to be part of that. The
napkins. Thank you so much! December garage sale- we will use paper and pins
instead of stickers so the prices don’t fall off. Randi
will give quarter updates on the budget at the meetings.
FOR SALE For show and tell we will award the members with a
card- trying to get a good poker hand. Linda will keep
2006 Gammill record of these. Deb will call HTLC to see if we can
Classic Plus long arm with 12’ Quilting table. use the church on July 22 to announce quilt winners.
Stitch regulator and lots of extras. Retreat plans are underway. 2010 will have some big
name speakers but this takes money- also when classes
Call for the details. Very little use. are filled it gets costly for the guild.
Must sell. Call Amy 287-8849. Respectfully submitted,
Ramona Tapper
 Ankeny Sewing Center
109 N Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50021
phone: 515-963-8967

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Stop by and see our NEW, LARGER location
(next to Curves for Women)
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clothing fabrics, threads, embroidery software
Sharon Meisenheimer gave our October presentation and designs. Classes for machine and software
on “Rules of Life Learned”. She concluded her talk mastery. On site machine repair and servicing.
with quilt care and storage tips. These are good things
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975 W. Lincolnway; Suite B
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www.countryquiltstudio.com Thursday, 10 am-7:00 pm
Saturday, 10 am-5:00 pm
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 Please read our Bylaw changes; we will vote
on these changes at our November meeting.
The changes to the Board of Directors Duties are only
reflecting changes to responsibilities that have already
been implemented. Also the changes to the Guest Fees
are to remove the dollar amount so that we can charge
visitors higher non member fees at the meetings where
we have nationally known, more expensive, speakers.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS DUTIES
Section 2 second line
In addition, the Vice President shall oversee
community service projects,
provide a monthly report for the newsletter and be
part of the nominating committee for the new
board.
Section 4 added line
The treasurer or another guild member that she
designates will be at the quilt show to collect money
for deposit.
Section 6
The Program Chair person shall recommend and
arrange for programs for monthly Guild meetings
subject to approval by the Board of Directors and
provide a monthly article for the newsletter and the
Ankeny Press Citizen.
INFORMATION AND STANDING RULES OF THE
AAQG
Guest Fees
The Guild will collect a non-member's fee to be set
by the Board of Directors. This fee will be applied
toward annual dues if the non member decides to
join the guild during the same meeting as the non-
member's fee was paid.
Some quilt guild humor submitted by Debbie P.
seen on a T-Shirt
Robert's Rules of Order
Complicating Quilt Guild Meetings
Since 1876
and on another T-Shirt
RUNS WITH CUTTER
(with picture of a rotary cutter)
Quilt Show News
submitted by Lanae Rohwer
It’s hard to believe another year is almost behind us!
The weather is starting to turn cold and as a quilter I
start thinking about the Christmas gifts I want to make
and give to family and friends. As you are planning for
and making your holiday gifts, please consider making
an extra item for the Country Store or use your project
scrapes to create a new treasure to donate to the
Country store. The item will be auctioned off via a
silent auction throughout the quilt show and the
winners will be announced Saturday afternoon at the
close of the show. Peggy Vespestad will be in charge of
the Country Store again next year, so please give your
completed items to her.
Wow, we already have 3 Gemstone baskets adopted!
There is still 1 birthstone basket (baby quilt kit) and 4
Gemstone baskets (lap size quilt kit) available for
adoption. The gemstone baskets will be at the country
store where quilt show attendees can purchase chances
to win the completed quilt or quilt kit. After you have
all the items for you basket you can give to Lanae or
MaryLee between now and May 2009. The baskets will
be constructed by the quilt show committee. Please
contact MaryLee Martz to adopt your basket.
We still have the setup position and the advertising
position on the quilt show committee. Please contact
Lanae Rohwer if you would like more information on
the position or are interested in filling one of them.
Next Quilt Show Committee meeting will be held
Thursday November 6, at 6:30 pm at St. Paul Lutheran
Church, 1100 SE Sharon Drive.
Here are more details about the 2009 quilt show
categories:
Theme---Jewel Tones-----Any design--Primary colors
must be jewel tone. No perimeter limitations.
Large Pieced-----Quilts measuring 280 inches or
more in perimeter
Small Pieced-----Quilts measuring 120 inches to 279
inches in perimeter (includes wall hangings)
Large Appliqué------Quilts measuring 280 inches or
more in perimeter---at least 50% of quilt appliqué
Small Appliqué-----Quilts measuring 120 inches to
279 inches in perimeter--at least 50% of quilt appliqué
(includes wall hanging)
continued on page 5
 continued quilt show categories Newcomers--this meeting is for YOU! We
encourage all guild members to join us &
Mixed Technique------Quilts constructed using two or meet the new members and help them feel
more different techniques--Perimeter 160 inches or at home! COME FOR A GREAT TIME!
more Please RSVP to Becky McGregor, 515-975-0906
Treasure Chest-----Quilted clothing, purses,
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quilted--No perimeter limitations--
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Art Quilt----- The design of the quilt is an original
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Small Groups Hours M-F, 8:30-5, Sat 10-5
submitted by Kay Huntimer
www.blockpartystudios.com
Small groups are different things to different people.
They can meet regularly or infrequently. They can meet
in someone's home or in a public place. They can do Posh Fibers is hosting a "Sewing Saturday”
projects together or not. My small group inspires me. at the Ankeny Public Library Meeting Room
We are a fluid bunch. We meet most weeks but of our
from 9AM-5:15PM.
10 or so members 3-6 may show up or come and go.
Lunch, drinks and snacks will be provided.
They have taught me how to paper piece and other
Bring your own machines and projects to work on.
techniques. Some come and knit, some come and hand
There will be prizes, music, drawings, and fun!
sew while others bring their machine. We share lunch
sometimes or a book. One might start a project and Use this time to catch up on your sewing projects
then another might pick up on that project and make it before the holidays. Please call to reserve your space
her own. We offer suggestions to each other when for this time 515-975-0906.
asked and can come up with solutions that one person
would not have thought of. If you are looking for
inspiration I would encourage you to form a small
group or join one that is already going. Creekside Quilting
9926 Swanson Blvd., Clive, IA 50325
There will be a special meeting for all 515-276-1977
Newcomers (or NOT) to our guild www.creekside-quilting.com
Tuesday evening, November 18th from 6:45-8:45
at the Ankeny Public Library meeting room. Hours: Mon-Wed 10 am-5:30 pm, Thurs 10-7 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1-4 pm
Our purpose for this meeting is
1) Get Acquainted!
2) View demonstrations on 3 quick sewn projects 3700 bolts of fabric, notions, books, patterns
you can make for the Holidays, an apron, Classes, Friendly staff of experienced quilters
Quick and Fun Pillows & Easy Seasonal Table
Runners for the well-dressed Holiday table.
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Phone: 515-287-2144
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p: 515.975.0906 Friday, November 7th, 8 am-6 pm
e:info@beckyquiltsandcomforts.com Saturday, November 8th, 9 am-3 pm
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Join Posh Fiber's Log Cabin Class
Posh Fibers is offering a beginning quilt class in which
we will be making Eleanor Burns "Log-Cabin Quilt in
a Day" (or two or three). If you or any one you know
is interested in learning to quilt, this is a great way to
start. Please call Becky with any questions and to sign
up for this class. 515-975-0906
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 am-5:30pm,
Sat 10:00 am-3:00pm
Over 4400 Calicoes, Solids, Flannels, Batiks, 30's
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Fall is a perfect time to visit The Harvest Table
quilt shop in rural Norwalk, Iowa! The shop is located
4 miles south of the Des Moines airport on highway
R57. Donnis Blake begins her 12th year as shop owner
with fresh ideas, new patterns and a change in shop
hours.
The Harvest Table has a line of their own patterns.
This year The Harvest Table is experimenting with the
The Puckered Pumpkin pattern is made with a fat
shop being open by appointment only. These on call
quarter. The Fun in the Snow pattern, below, features
hours can be arranged with Donnis any day of the
snowmen made with a gripped textured fabric—like
week, just give her a call, (515) 981-4307.
the stuff used for the feet on baby sleepers.
Classes continue each week on Wednesday & Thursday
evenings. There are classes for all levels of quilters;
beginners learn sashing and border techniques and how
to bind and finish their quilts. There are block of the
month classes for intermediate and advanced quilters.
Each month (currently on the 4th Thursday) there is a
class where you make a small seasonal project. Classes
are small, maximum 8 people in each, and there are
new ones starting all the time.
Donnis Blake likes the country style. Her shop is filled
with traditional fabric as well as lots of bold and bright
fabrics. She carries books and patterns by Buggy Barn,
Bare Root and many hand embroidery patterns. There
are lots of hard to find Bare Root embroidery patterns
at The Harvest Table. Donnis has her own original
patterns for sale too. “therapy”. It's not just hand-quilting at The Harvest
Table. They have a long-arm for rent, $16/hour, after a
Many of you will recognize The Harvest Table shop
class to learn how to use the machine.
from vending at our annual quilt show. The Harvest
Table participates in several quilt shows (they had a Enjoy Donnis's husband's hobby of growing and selling
booth at the AQS Show) and the Southern Iowa Shop vegetables when you shop at The Harvest Table.
Hop each year. Purchase pumpkins, gourds, squash, corn stalks and
straw---it's all self-serve.
Donnis grew up quilting along-side her mother. She
enjoyed working on many projects with her Mom over Give Donnis a call to schedule your visit to
the years. Now she considers hand quilting her The Harvest Table, (515) 981-4307.