The Quilted Forest

The Quilted Forest The Quilted Forest was established in 1998 and is owned and operated by Shelley and Dan Robson.
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The Quilted Forest was chosen as a "Top Shop" in the Fall 2012 issue of Quilt Sampler magazine.

📍 Ever wonder what happens at Modavation?Shelley recently returned from Modavation 2026, Moda Fabrics annual event for q...
06/23/2026

📍 Ever wonder what happens at Modavation?

Shelley recently returned from Modavation 2026, Moda Fabrics annual event for quilt shop owners, and she's taking you along for a behind-the-scenes look at this inspiring experience!

From meeting fabric designers and seeing upcoming collections, to touring Moda's warehouse and marketing departments, Modavation offers a unique look at the people, products, and creativity that help shape the quilting industry.

Along the way, Shelley discovered:
✨ New ideas
✨ New projects
✨ New products
✨ New friends
✨ Plenty of inspiration to bring back to The Quilted Forest

If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Moda, or you're curious about where some of your favorite fabrics begin their journey, this video is for you!

🎥 Watch here:
🔗 https://youtu.be/7hzUc3nHwRY

💬 We'd love to hear from you! Have you ever attended a quilting event, retreat, or industry gathering? Tell us about it in the comments.

Happy Quilting! 🧵🌲

🇺🇸 IT'S FINALLY FINISHED! 🇺🇸After four years, 56 blocks, countless hours of sewing, and an incredible community of quilt...
06/15/2026

🇺🇸 IT'S FINALLY FINISHED! 🇺🇸

After four years, 56 blocks, countless hours of sewing, and an incredible community of quilters cheering her on, Shelley's Celebrate the States quilt is finally complete!

In this Grand Finale video, Shelley shares the finished quilt, talks about the journey, and shows how all of the blocks came together into one amazing project inspired by America's 250th birthday.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stitched along, shared photos, left encouraging comments, and helped make this series such a special experience. Your support meant more than you know. ❤️

And here's the best part: it's not too late to start your own Celebrate the States quilt! The entire playlist will remain available, so you can sew at your own pace and enjoy the journey whenever you're ready.

We'd love to see your quilts, too! Share your photos in the comments or in The Quilted Forest Friends group.

🎥 Watch the Grand Finale here:
https://youtu.be/OyC6n4hNCTY

Happy Quilting! 🧵🌲

🧵🌲 We’re Open Sunday for the All Iowa Shop Hop! 🌲🧵Tomorrow, June 14, is one of only two special Shop Hop Sundays during ...
06/14/2026

🧵🌲 We’re Open Sunday for the All Iowa Shop Hop! 🌲🧵

Tomorrow, June 14, is one of only two special Shop Hop Sundays during the 2026 All Iowa Shop Hop, and we’ll be open from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM!

Whether you’re making your way across Iowa collecting stamps, searching for inspiration, or just looking for your next quilting project, we’d love to welcome you to The Quilted Forest.

📖 Pick up your All Iowa Shop Hop magazine
🧵 Browse thousands of fabrics, kits, precuts, patterns, and notions
🚗 Meet fellow quilters traveling the Shop Hop trail
❤️ Enjoy a fun day of quilting adventure

If you’ve been planning a Shop Hop trip through north central Iowa, tomorrow is a great day to visit!

📍 The Quilted Forest
205 N Clark St.
Forest City, Iowa

⏰ Special Sunday Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Who will we be seeing tomorrow? Let us know in the comments!

🧵📦 New Fabric Has Arrived at The Quilted Forest! 📦🧵Just when we thought the fabric shipments might be slowing down, anot...
06/09/2026

🧵📦 New Fabric Has Arrived at The Quilted Forest! 📦🧵

Just when we thought the fabric shipments might be slowing down, another round of beautiful new arrivals showed up at our door!

In our newest video, we're taking you on a tour of the latest collections from Moda Fabrics and Windham Fabrics, including:

✨ Holiday Cheer by Stacy Iest Hsu
🐈‍⬛ Purrs & Boos by Elena Amo
🔥 Fireglow by Sarah Watts
🌟 Speckled by Rashida Coleman Hale
🎡 State Fair by Whistler Studio
🧵 Plus Ruby & Bee Solids, Villa Sol, Swatch Book, Bedrock Basics, and more!

Whether you're already planning holiday projects, looking ahead to Halloween sewing, or simply love seeing what's new in the quilting world, there's plenty of inspiration packed into this shipment.

🎥 Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/CmRrlLucjqk

💬 Which collection is your favorite? And what do you think you would do with it? Let us know in the comments!

🌐 Shop online anytime at
www.thequiltedforest.com

Happy Quilting! 🧵🌲

🌽🧵 The 2026 All Iowa Shop Hop Starts Today! 🧵🌽The wait is over! The 2026 All Iowa Shop Hop officially begins today and r...
06/01/2026

🌽🧵 The 2026 All Iowa Shop Hop Starts Today! 🧵🌽

The wait is over! The 2026 All Iowa Shop Hop officially begins today and runs through July 31st. If you love quilting, road trips, discovering new shops, and finding inspiration along the way, now is the perfect time to hit the road and explore Iowa's amazing quilt shops!

At The Quilted Forest, we have the official 2026 All Iowa Shop Hop magazines and the beautiful 2026 All Iowa Shop Hop fabric collection available both in-store and online (while supplies last). The fabrics feature iconic Iowa scenes and landmarks and make wonderful souvenirs of your Shop Hop adventure.

But the Shop Hop is about more than just collecting stamps—it's about discovering new places, meeting fellow quilters, supporting independent quilt shops, and enjoying all the creativity Iowa has to offer. We encourage you to visit as many participating shops as you can this summer!

📍 The Quilted Forest
205 N. Clark Street
Forest City, IA 50436
📞 641-585-2438

🕒 Regular Store Hours
Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🎉 Special All Iowa Shop Hop Sunday Hours
June 14: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
July 19: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

🌐 Shop online anytime at:
www.thequiltedforest.com

Whether The Quilted Forest is your first stop, your last stop, or somewhere in between, we look forward to seeing you this summer. Safe travels, have fun, and happy hopping!

💬 Are you participating in the All Iowa Shop Hop this year? Let us know where you're headed first!

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🎉 June Project of the Month Reveal! 🎉It's time to find out which project number we're tackling in June!Have you been par...
06/01/2026

🎉 June Project of the Month Reveal! 🎉

It's time to find out which project number we're tackling in June!

Have you been participating in our 2026 Project of the Month Challenge? Whether you're working on quilts, sewing projects, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking, painting, home décor, or any other creative endeavor, this challenge is all about making progress and getting projects moved into the DONE pile!

In our newest video, I share an update on my May project and reveal the number we'll all be working on for June.

💬 We'd love to hear from you! What project corresponds to your June number? Tell us in the comments and let us know how you're doing on your 2026 list.

Watch the video here:
🔗 https://youtu.be/PI0LSIxJBcI

Let's keep encouraging one another, celebrating our progress, and finishing those UFOs together!

Happy Quilting! 🧵🌲

🏡 Take a Tour of The Quilted Forest with Shelley! 🌲🧵Have you ever wondered what our shop looks like inside? Join Shelley...
05/31/2026

🏡 Take a Tour of The Quilted Forest with Shelley! 🌲🧵

Have you ever wondered what our shop looks like inside? Join Shelley for a video tour of The Quilted Forest as we share a look at the fabrics, quilts, kits, books, patterns, displays, and more that make our shop special.

If you're planning to participate in the All Iowa Shop Hop this summer, we hope you'll add us to your route. And if you live too far away to visit, this is the next best thing!

📺 Watch the tour here:
https://youtu.be/5nC7NeUpy4E

Have you visited The Quilted Forest before? We'd love to hear where you're from and what your favorite part of the shop is!

Happy Quilting! ❤️

📦 PART TWO is here! 📦We finally made it through the rest of the 33 boxes of fabric that recently arrived at The Quilted ...
05/28/2026

📦 PART TWO is here! 📦

We finally made it through the rest of the 33 boxes of fabric that recently arrived at The Quilted Forest! 🧵🌲

This video is packed with beautiful new fabrics from Moda, Riley Blake, Freespirit, and more, including:

🎄 Christmas collections
🎃 Halloween fabrics
🐱 A Cat Named Stitch
🍎 Orchard House
☀️ Poolside Too
🧵 New precuts, panels, canvas, and coordinating bolts

There are so many fun new fabrics in this shipment that we had to split the unboxing into TWO videos!

🎥 Watch Part Two here:
https://youtu.be/fXl1B_qxMTQ

After you watch, let us know in the comments—which collection is your favorite?

Happy Quilting! ❤️
Shelley

🎉 NEW FABRICS have arrived at The Quilted Forest! 🧵🌲We're back with another fabric unboxing video featuring beautiful ne...
05/27/2026

🎉 NEW FABRICS have arrived at The Quilted Forest! 🧵🌲

We're back with another fabric unboxing video featuring beautiful new arrivals from Moda, Windham Fabrics, and Riley Blake Designs!

This one is packed with:
✨ Halloween fabrics
✨ All Iowa Shop Hop fabrics
✨ New precuts & scrap bags
✨ Panels, bundles & coordinating bolts
✨ SO many gorgeous new collections!

If you love seeing what’s new in the quilting world, grab your favorite drink and come fabric shopping with us from home. 😊

🎥 Watch the new video here:
https://youtu.be/fpLQgW2p9bs

And if you’re traveling through Iowa this summer, we’d love to see you at the shop in person — fabric is always even prettier off the bolt! 🧵🌲

Happy Quilting!

🚙🧵 We’re back from h+h americas and Shelley just shared a brand new recap video from our trip!From beautiful booths and ...
05/25/2026

🚙🧵 We’re back from h+h americas and Shelley just shared a brand new recap video from our trip!

From beautiful booths and inspiring displays to new ideas for quilt shops and creative businesses, there was SO much to see and learn at this year’s show in Rosemont, Illinois. We always come home inspired… and a little exhausted too! 😊

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on at a large quilting & handmade industry trade show, this video gives you a fun behind-the-scenes look through Shelley’s eyes as a quilt shop owner.

🎥 Watch the new video here:
https://youtu.be/e7jnVs9qNa4

Have you ever attended a quilting or creative trade show? We'd love to hear about your experience! 💬

Happy Quilting,
Shelley & Dan
The Quilted Forest ✨

Address

205 N Clark Street
Forest City, IA
50436

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16415852438

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