It’s now time to pass the reins. I enjoyed creating this blog and photographing quilt exhibitions and highlighting the work of quilters I met along the way. Now I’m more interested in actually creating quilts than reporting on it and while I am retiring from the Plaid Portico, I am thrilled that the Plaid Portico still lives on–and images of all the quilts that are on it too. Lisa Carey has generously offered to take over the blog, and it will still be about quilts, though curated through a new lens. Thank you Lisa, and thank you all for tuning in, and happy creating!
Carol Van Zandt
Sharing a few of the last things I’ve work on as my final sign-out! Enjoy!
by Carol Van Zandt. quilting by Hello Stitch
By Carol Van Zandt, quilting by Hello Stitch
Quilt back by Carol Van Zandt, quilting by Hello Stitch
Shirt quilt by Carol Van Zandt. Quilting by Hello Stitch
Tux Shirt by Carol Van Zandt. Quilting by Hello Stitch
Curtains by Carol Van Zandt
Happy Trails!
The Plaid Portico 
NOOOO!!! I love reading your blogs!!!
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Wishing you all the best on your new quilty focus. You make beautiful quilts – make some more!! And glad to hear your site will live on with a new host.
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I’ve really appreciated seeing what is happening in the modern quilt world thanks to your blog. Seeing what beautiful work you are doing shows that you right to make more time for your own creativity.
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Thanks Maureen!
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Your quilts are gorgeous! – i can see why you need to get to your own work, after years of providing us all with so much inspiration! thank you for that. i refer to this blog over and over again, and have appreciated your generosity and your fine attention to detail in providing so many pictures, with name of quilt and artist.You really went the extra mile. i’m glad to know that Plaid Portico will go on in some fashion, and i hope you make a lot more quilts. Best wishes on your own artistic journey.
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Thank you so much for your kind comments madhappycrafter!
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Thank you so much for all your lovely work. Good luck into your new experience. Best regards. Fina
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Thank you Fina!
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Thank you so much for all the happiness you’ve brought to me through this blog. I wish you the same happiness as you chart a new course for yourself in the days ahead.
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Thank you so much Beth!
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Thank you! I have enjoyed the blog and your photos of so many wonderful quilts. You spread the joy! Enjoy your “new” life spent creating more beauty!
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Thank you Jenny! I will!
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