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Welcome to Barbara's Quilt Corner

Barbara Dickerson - hand-guided long-arm machine quilting.
We are located near Runnells, Iowa. Runnells is approximately 15 minutes southeast of Des Moines.

Barbara specializes in all-over meandering, or stipple design using an APQS Millennium long-arm quilting machine.
You may use the machine quilting calculator on the right to get an estimate for quilting your quilt. Iowa residents please check the box if you live in Iowa and sales tax will be added for you.
Batting is an additional charge or you may supply batting. Although we have a great selection of thread colors, some prefer to supply their own thread (sorry, no metallics unless prior arrangements are made).
There is no additional charge for standard thread. Some customers like the nylon monofilament thread as it doesn't detract from the quilt pattern and there is no concern about color matching. (the image below was done using nylon monofilament thread)
If colored thread is used, the same color will be used in the bobbin to reduce the possibility of seeing a different color come through in some cases.
 

   
  Click on image to see a closer/larger view of stipple  
     

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Current turn-around time is approx. 2 weeks for over-all stipple.
"Loops" "loops and stars" is also available.

Machine quilting calculator.
Enter length in inches here:
Enter width in inches here: 
Check this if you live in Iowa:
Click to calculate:  

Estimate is for overall random stipple quilting.
 Minimum charge $40.00
  Batting additional.
There will be additional charge if the back is not "ready to use". Back must be a minimum of 6" longer and 6" wider than the top.
Email or call for details.