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Another Miranda Day Bag

Posted on June 7, 2010 by fortquilt

Just finished another Miranda Day Bag , pattern by Lazy Girl Designs. The fabric is “On the Rio Grande” by Terrie Mangat. It is lined and has lots of good sized pockets and a rigid base which makes it strong … Continue reading →

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Flowers

Posted on June 3, 2010 by fortquilt

Devil’s Paintbrush River Iris Siberian Iris Buttercup Flea Bane Campion Million Bells Lupine

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Progress on the Nova Nouvelle

Posted on May 27, 2010 by fortquilt

I finished the machine quilting on the Nova Nouvelle design by Jinny Beyer. I could not resist posting a few pictures. When I complete the binding, I will post a full view. Continuous curve quilting in the star points Feathers … Continue reading →

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Flora and a Butterfly

Posted on May 26, 2010 by fortquilt

Tiger Swallowtail Dandelion Fluff Stream-side Marsh Marigolds Close-up Forget-Me-Nots Willow Tree on Au Sable River North Branch Wintergreen Blossom Unidentified Wildflower Hairy Honeysuckle Buds

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Morel Hunt

Posted on May 15, 2010 by fortquilt

Today we drove 45 minutes from our home to stalk the wild morel at one of our favorite hunting grounds. We saw lots of interesting things. The trillium along the roadside are a sure sign you have your timing right. … Continue reading →

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Found a Morel Today…

Posted on May 13, 2010 by fortquilt

… not twenty feet from my front door!

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Sneak Peak of the Nova Nouvelle

Posted on May 4, 2010 by fortquilt

Sneak peak of the octagon miter of the first inner border on the Jinny Beyer “Nova Nouvelle” quilt I am working on. I am using Jinny’s fabric and pattern, but I visited her studio to pick out my own fabric … Continue reading →

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Derby Day Hat

Posted on May 2, 2010 by fortquilt

Yeah, Super Saver!

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It’s Still Spring!

Posted on April 29, 2010 by fortquilt

The second variety of daffodils to bloom. It’s a bouquet springing from the ground!

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Dresden Plate

Posted on April 29, 2010 by fortquilt

Don’t you just love quilting? Got Dave to make a template to cut the wedges and completed this yesterday from stash and scraps. I think I will call it “Scraps on a Plate!” Check out Lurline’s tutorial.

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