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Location
Ft. Madison, IA
About Me
I have been a garment-construction sewer for years. I started quilting seriously about 5 years ago and really enjoy doing various projects. My favorite quilts are baby quilts, but I also like to make larger quilts. I usually have then professionally machine quilted, although I have quilted up to king-sized quilts.
We have three daughters and 7 grandchilren, ranging in age from 8 months to almost 14 years.
Hobbies and Interests
quilting, paper piecing, embroidery, general sewing
My Pets
Saide, a 13-year old Rat Terrier

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At 5:53pm on November 22, 2009, Peg said…
Jan - thanks for the compliment. I'm so glad you mentioned a while ago about the backing for the paper doll quilt being directional. I checked a couple times while basting to make sure I had it right - might not have really paid attention if you hadn't said something.
At 8:02pm on November 16, 2009, Melzee said…
Jan-There was nothing wrong with your postcards. I thought they were cute. It's just kind of nice to do no brainer things once in a while.
Love our mug shots from DM. What a crew!
Also, your snowman quilt is just adorable!!!
At 9:00pm on November 10, 2009, Wendy S./IA said…
Hi Jan. Love your snowman quilt!
At 6:16pm on November 5, 2009, Donald Lane Zaehringer said…
Jan, just real quick note..I belong to 3 guild's, and people, have there remark's, but they know, that I'm not offended, cause, I just tell them I'm just one of you ladies, and we still have a good time, anyhow. Don
At 7:02am on November 5, 2009, Shirley Phillips said…
Jan, Could you do an overcast stitch the edges of the snowman scarves so they don't fray?
At 7:49pm on October 7, 2009, Susan Miller said…
Jan I love your doll quilt it is so cute and nostalgic! I have seen that material, can'treally remember where. I should go back and look, cause it is such a cute idea. My granddaughters would love to know the history. I played with paper dolls. And somewhere I saw some for sale in a book. Hummm
I have 5 grandcildren, 2 older girls, my son's. 2 more girls, and a boy my daughters. My sons 2 wouldn't really be into them, their into music singing and dance teams. But the other little ones of my daughters would love them.Keep up the good work! Susan /IA
At 3:31pm on October 2, 2009, Nancy Alberts said…
Jan, Your paper doll quilt is adorable. Thanks for sharing you sure have a lot of beautiful quilts and great ideas for projects.
~Nancy~
At 2:35pm on September 22, 2009, Alicia Sawyer said…
Thanks for your kind comments! I know what you mean about Atlanta just being in a drought. This weather is crazy! I love your pictures, too. You are also very talented.
At 8:05pm on September 15, 2009, Wendy S./IA said…
Jan - Was your Amish farm scene one from the Cross Stitch & Country Crafts magazine from several years ago? Just curious. There's one in there I have liked for years, but haven't stitched yet.

Funny story - I stitched one of their cover stocking designs for myself in high school. Then in college, I had a serious boyfriend and we talked about getting married. I thought we would, and I made him another stocking from the same series. Well, it turned out that things didn't work out. Once I was out of school, and working in Des Moines, I met another man who I thought I was gong to marry. So I ripped out the previous name and stitched his in instead. Same story. It didn't work out. Finally I did get married and took out the old name once again and stitched in the name of my first husband. Then we got divorced. When I got remarried, I burned that stocking!! It's the only x-stitch project I've ever thrown away, but I wasn't taking any chances!! LOL
At 2:35pm on September 5, 2009, "Life is Grand" (Marcia) said…
I have to tell you I like your trike's new name: OKI! That hubby of yours is very, very clever! LOL
Dh & I are planning on riding our cycles to Des Moines tomorrow to see DS and DDI. It's a 2 hour trip one way and we just may spend the evening. We'll decide that tomorrow!
Hope you are enjoying your three day weekend!

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