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About Maple Island Quilts
"I began my pattern company in the spring of 1998 and have had
great fun designing my slightly unusual and achievable patterns
for all of you. I began teaching across the United States and
Canada at about the same time. In 2001, my first book, Cutting
Curves from Straight Pieces was published by American Quilter’s
Society and then in 2003, my second book, Dancing Quilts from
Straight Pieces was published again by AQS. Each year has brought
new adventures and allowed me the opportunity to meet so many
of you.
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Debbie Bowles |
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Our household has changed quite a bit in the years since Maple Island Quilts began. I can hardly believe that 2010 is the 12th anniversary for us. Just like all of you, we’ve been
through high school and college graduations, kids moving on and
out, job changes and aging parent issues.
I recently heard the phrase Empty Nexters which describes our house very well.
What’s Next is always on the horizon for all of us.
Something very fun has happened to me quite a few times this past
year in my travels. I saw many quilts made from my patterns or
books hanging in quilt shows and some of them had winning ribbons
on them. I can’t begin to describe
how flattered I feel when you add your skills and creativity to my designs and
come up with a winning quilt! Because I don’t do competitive quilting I
am totally in awe of those of you who do. And grateful to you because then all
the rest of us get to enjoy seeing your work. I hope you keep up the fabulous
work.
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| I was honored to be nominated as the 2010 Teacher of the Year with the International Association of Professional Quilters. www.professionalquilter.com Thank you so much for submitting my name. Although I was not the big winner, it will remain a wonderful memory to have been nominated as part of such a talented group of professional teachers. |
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Also like many of you, one of the constants in my
life has always been the art of creating. For many of us it is the
process far more than the project because for me, sewing soothes
the soul no matter what else is happening in my life. If this describes
you, I hope you have found something interesting on this site that
you just can’t wait to try.
Piece,
Debbie Bowles |
Maple Island Quilts
329 Maple Island Road
Burnsville, Minnesota 55306
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