Tag Archives: Out of Africa

“Out of Africa” Quilted !

Posted on March 1, 2018 by fortquilt

I finished the quilting and binding : I was able to capture some “definition” in the morning light high-lighting the “Terry Twist” quilting motif: Three borders: Outer, Black and White Animal Print: Middle, Orange Animal Print: Inner, Cream Animal Print: … Continue reading →

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Borders Added to the “Out of Africa” One Block Wonder

Posted on February 10, 2018 by fortquilt

Adding a 2 inch cream, a 3/4 inch orange, and a 5 inch gray border made the quilt top just about the right size for a queen sized bed, about 96 inches by 99 inches all told. Next up is … Continue reading →

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Starting with a Clean Slate . . .

Posted on January 9, 2018 by fortquilt

As Shakespeare noted, “’tis not so deep as a well nor so wide as a church-door, but ’tis enough, ’twill serve.” My new “design wall” sewn from two 3-yard lengths of white flannel is a little wonky, but I think … Continue reading →

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Out of Africa One Block Wonder

Posted on January 6, 2018 by fortquilt

Recently, I joined a group on Facebook called “One Block Wonder Quilt Forum.” I had made a couple of One Block Wonder quilts quite a few years ago, and this group sparked my interest in doing at least one more. … Continue reading →

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