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		<title>2-14-2012 AAQG Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:47:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meeting was called to order by President Tamara Watts-McPhail.  There were 57 members and 4 guests present.  New members and guests were recognized.  Tamara reminds us the Quilt Show has a new date this year, July 6th and 7th.  She announced there is a retreat at the Polk City Library on Saturday, 4-14-2012 from 10-4.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2-7-2012 AAQG Board Meeting</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members present were Tamara Watts-McPhail, Connie Lovelady, Jenna Ingle, Janet Neuschwanger, Janeen Pearson, Debra Dickerson, Jan Hart, Marilyn Cory, Sharon McCarthy, Anita Allwood, Deb Pierschbacher, Linda Schlenker and Kathy Evers. Meeting was called to order by President Tamara.  The secretary minutes were read.  A motion to approve the minutes was made by Jan Hart and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>February Treasurer&#8217;s Report</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:44:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[REVENUE QS vendor booth fees                           1075.00 Retreat deposits                                      1465.00 Member dues                           [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stephanie Brandenburg has news!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stephanie Brandenburg will be at the AAQG quilt show on Valentine&#8217;s Day. She will share exciting news about her latest venture int his wonderful world of fabrics and quilting.  I hope you all will be able to attend. She will have fabrics and patterns for sale. We will meet Stephanie at 5 p.m. at Guadalajaras [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stephanie Brandenburg with exciting news.</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/02/08/stephanie-brandenburg-with-exciting-news/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know Stephanie Brandenburg as a very talented designer. We&#8217;ve been to Fern Hill in the Amana Colonies. We&#8217;ve seen her at quilt shows, in magazines and maybe even at Starbucks!  Well, she will be at the AAQG meeting on February 14, 2012 at 7 p.m. to tell us all about a new venture. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Retreat update</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/02/07/535/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:05:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Feb 7, 2012 &#8211; Are you getting excited about the upcoming quilt retreat?  I sure am.  I&#8217;ve been gathering ideas to share with you at the retreat as well as coordinating some fun activities such as our own Ankeny Quilt Guild Retreat Shop Hop.  These shops will probably be new &#8216;finds&#8217; for some of you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Shelly Burge Workshop Feb 11</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/30/the-shelly-burge-workshop-feb-11/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder for those signed up for this workshop Room at HTLC (1A,B,C,D) STRING PIECING – Building on Tradition by Shelly Burge This workshop will demonstrate the technique of adding string pieced fabrics to traditional quilt block patterns to create unique new designs. It is a fun and creative class with lots of room [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President&#8217;s Letter &#8211; February</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/27/presidents-letter-february/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:24:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Happy 2012 everyone! I hope the New Year is treating you well and you are having a wonderful time planning and creating in your sewing rooms.  As we discussed (and a reminder for you) at the January meeting, our annual quilt show has been moved up a week and is now the first week [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Web Sites that might interest you.</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/27/web-sites-that-might-interest-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For a state-by-state listing of quilting guilds or to connect with a virtual organization, check out The Modern Quilt Guild national directory.  Modernquiltguild.com. &#160; The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC, offers dozens of quiliting workshops throughout the year.  folkschool.org &#160; Purchase a starter kit from the Gee&#8217;s Bend Quilters Collective, a renowned [...]]]></description>
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		<title>February Trivia Question</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/27/february-trivia-question/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who calls herself &#8216;an exiled rock princess on a throne of bolts and bobbins?&#8217; &#160; Good luck!!  :-)]]></description>
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		<title>1-10-2012 AAQG Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/18/1-10-2012-aaqg-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/18/1-10-2012-aaqg-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Meeting was called to order by President Tamara Watts-McPhail.  There were 61 members present and 6 guests.  Tamara reminds us that next month is the President’s challenge, Window to the West.  There is a change in the date for the quilt show this summer.  It is July 6th and 7th – At Faith Baptist Bible [...]]]></description>
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		<title>1-3-2012 AAQG Board Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/12/1-3-2012-aaqg-board-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/12/1-3-2012-aaqg-board-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:54:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members present were Sharon McCarthy, Debra Dickerson, Denette Stoll, Marilyn Cory, Anita Allwood, Connie Lovelady, Janet Neuschwanger, Janeen Pearson, Tamara Watts-McPhail, Jan Hart and Kathy Evers.  President Tamara called the meeting to order.  She reminded us there will be two board meetings in June.  (June 5th and June 26th)  The secretary minutes were read and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tues Night&#8217;s Dinner with our Speaker</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/09/tues-nights-dinner-with-our-speaker/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/09/tues-nights-dinner-with-our-speaker/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:27:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday nights dinner with Jan Patek is at Palmer&#8217;s Deli in Ankeny Please join us for dinner! Palmer&#8217;s Deli &#38; Market (515) 963-4500 110 N Ankeny Blvd, #200, Ankeny, IA 50023 Get directionsCross Streets: Near the intersection of N Ankeny Blvd and W 1st St/E 1st St Tomorrow night&#8217;s soup menu Palmer’s Chili Wisconsin Cheese Tom. Basil Ravioli (V) Chicken [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Quilts as Refrigerator Art&#8221;, by Jan Patek</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/04/quilts-as-refrigerator-art-by-jan-patek/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/04/quilts-as-refrigerator-art-by-jan-patek/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jan Patek will be joining us for the January 10, 2012 AAQG meeting. Jan is from Cameron, Missouri and has been quilting for thirty years. She designs primitive folk art quilts and I am sure many of you have made at least one of her quilts or wallhangings. Jan designs original fabric lines with Linda [...]]]></description>
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		<title>January Treasurer&#8217;s Report</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/04/january-treasurers-report/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aaqg.net/2012/01/04/january-treasurers-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January Treasurer&#8217;s Report REVENUE Dues                                                                $60.00 Retreat Fees                                 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>12-13-2011 AAQG Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2011/12/30/12-13-2011-aaqg-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aaqg.net/2011/12/30/12-13-2011-aaqg-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The December meeting of the Ankeny Guild was the annual pot luck.  There were 39 members present.  We have a lot of good cooks in our guild, and they did not disappoint us. There was lots of delicious food!  Everyone had plenty to eat. The Dutch auction was such a success.  There were over 60 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trivia Question</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2011/12/23/trivia-question/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Trivia Question: Who was the very first President of the Ankeny Area Quilters Guild? Write your answer on a piece of paper; along with your name. All correct answers will be placed in for a drawing. The winner will receive a wonderful prize! Bonus question: Can you name the four people elected as the first [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President&#8217;s Address &#8211; December</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2011/12/23/presidents-address-december/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Merry Christmas everyone! I’m a little late getting my ‘column’ out on the website. Where has the month of December gone? I feel like it is wheezing right by me, but yet, I don’t feel like it should be time for Christmas! Guess it must be the lack of snow! (Don’t get me wrong, I’m [...]]]></description>
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		<title>12-6-11 Board Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2011/12/20/12-6-11-board-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aaqg.net/2011/12/20/12-6-11-board-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 03:38:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members present were:  Tamara Watts-McPhail, Janeen Pearson, Kathy Evers, Deb Pierschbacher, Denette Stoll, Debra Dickerson, Sharon McCarthy, Connie Lovelady, Janet Neuschwanger, Anita Allwood, Jan Hart and Jenna Ingle. Meeting was called to order by President Tamara.  Secretary Minutes were read.  A motion to approve the secretary minutes was made by Connie Lovelady and seconded by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Retreat &#8211; Save the Date</title>
		<link>http://www.aaqg.net/2011/12/09/2012-retreat-save-the-date/</link>
		<comments>http://www.aaqg.net/2011/12/09/2012-retreat-save-the-date/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ankeny Quilt Guild Retreat for 2012 will be held Thursday, April 19 &#8211; Sunday, April 22, 2012.  The retreat will be held at the Twin Lakes Christian Center in Manson, Iowa.  We are excited to bring the retreat to this venue.  Highlights of this facility include: 8 foot table for each quilter Power for [...]]]></description>
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