The Quilted Forest is honored as Sen. Joni Ernst's 'Small Business of the Week'

20 May 2025


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U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst has recognized The Quilted Forest of Winnebago County as her Small Business of the Week.

"Since 1998, The Quilted Forest has woven creativity into the fabric of Forest City, celebrating a vibrant community of quilters," Ernst said. She praised the Robson family for creating a welcoming space that inspires others to continue the quilting tradition.

Shelley and Dan Robson opened The Quilted Forest in Forest City in 1998, offering quilting kits, fabrics, and patterns. Shelley also launched Pieced Tree Patterns in 2004, selling custom quilt patterns nationwide. Her YouTube channel, started in 2021, has grown to over 120,000 subscribers.

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