Tag Archives: quilts

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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Winter Place Mats, etc.

Posted on December 25, 2017 by fortquilt

I made a set of eight place mats for my daughter’s Christmas gift. I used three fabrics from a coordinated line. I simply layered the backing fabric, batting, and front fabric and free-motion quilted the yardage on my long-arm. I … Continue reading →

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“The Lady of Shalott” Completed

Posted on January 29, 2016 by fortquilt

Here she is: my completed “The Lady of Shalott.” This was a 3 month BOM designed by Ricky Tims I started making in September 2014. The center with a scroll quilting motif: There were eight of these star points with … 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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