Category Archives: Quilting

Quilt Workshop with Bonnie Hunter

Posted on August 18, 2009 by fortquilt

Over the weekend, I drove 420 miles to Indianapolis to attend a trunkshow and workshop by Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville fame. I stayed Thursday evening at my sister-in-law’s house near Indy and she graciously drove us from her house to … Continue reading →

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Autumn Trails

Posted on August 12, 2009 by fortquilt

I just finished this little quilt about a week ago. It is from a pattern by Lori Smith . I bought the pattern in a great quilt shop in Paris, IL, Lori’s Pins and Needles while visiting my daughter last … Continue reading →

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I have been doing a little longarm machine quilting the last couple of days. I am trying to complete the quilting on this top made by my daughter who I will visit next weekend.

Posted on August 9, 2009 by fortquilt

I wonder why I thougt to use the traditional “clam shell” quilting pattern. And, of course, a few feathers thrown in just because. A few feathers……….. a few clamshells, and before you know it, the whole thing is done.

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One Block Wonder

Posted on August 7, 2009 by fortquilt

Inspired by quilts seen in Maxine Rosenthal’s and Joy Pelzmann’s “One Block Wonder: Encore!” Close-up of quilting in borders Original fabric used as backing Hollow Cube

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