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Jim,

My wife is a quilter so I see a number of fine quilts and understand both the art of quilting and how special it is to have a piece that is so fine by your Mother. You are a lucky man and all who see your frame will recognize you are as talented as your Mother. I hope she is able to enjoy it as well. Congratulations sir on a job well done. Jim

Nice work, Jim! The three splines, standing proud in each corner adds to the framing. The quilt is enhanced by your frame, although it was very nice all by itself! Kudos to both of you!

The quilt is a printed piece, not hand pieced. Her eyes no longer let her do the fine work needed to do such a design. She just outline stitched it. It still makes a keepsake that will probably go to one of the daughters or granddaughters.
The chevron look of the splines was somewhat accidental. I graduated the sizes based on the thickness of the frame at that point. I heard that art sometimes follows structure, or can if you nudge it.
The jig was very simple to build. Used some scrap 1x. Cut pieces to fit over the fence, forgot Nick's $20 thickness gauge so it was a little tight. A little wax helped. The face was a little cupped and I didn't notice it until the cuts were a little crooked. Used the brad nailer to fasten it together. Took about 6 minutes to make.
Big discoveries this project:
Rabbets on the jointer!
Finally figured how to use a cabinet scraper. Really liked the finish.
Wipe-on Poly.
Thanks for the kind comments.

It's an elegant piece, Jim. The rest of you guys might look back at http://www.shopsmithacademy.com/SS_Arch ... orners.htm for some similar ideas and the plans for the jig that does this.

With all good wishes,

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