Since 1999, Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting has promoted the spirit of traditional quilt making with tried-and-true patterns, insider tips, and time-saving tutorials. Master the basics of making your first quilt or gain inspiration for your hundredth.
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Love of Quilting
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SEW MANY TIPS
SEW & TELL • Readers and viewers share their creativity!
Beaded Bracelets • Graceful curves and distinctive florals quickly become an elegant quilt!
Heroes and Friends • This design features the Crown of Thorns block—so appropriate for the Quilts of Valor® recipients who have suffered in the defense of our country.
SIZE OPTION FOR A WHEELCHAIR QUILT
Finishing Touch
For the Love of Pie • This yummy table runner says, “Save room for dessert!”
Baby’s First Wedding • Two techniques—rag-edge appliqué and quilt-as-you-go—make for a delightfully quick way to mimic the timeless double wedding ring look!
STITCH PLAY: NOTES FROM THE TV SHOW!
Wrapped in Ribbons • A quilt made from a fancy panel can dress up any room!
Azure & Arrows • This monochromatic quilt has plenty of movement!
Topsy Turvy QUILTING
Yuletide Stars • Let this gorgeous table topper be the focal point of your holiday buffet!
MAKING A YULETIDE STARS TREE SKIRT
Crown Jewels • A vintage treasure! A collection of heirloom shirtings play beautifully in these blocks, which are a variation of the Four Crowns block.
THEN & NOW: 1850 • Quilt historian Barbara Brackman explores the trends and innovations of yesteryear, and how they affect quilting today.
Ski Trip • Enjoy some après ski snuggling with this adorable quilt!
inspirations FOR whimsical DESIGN TRUNK SHOW with LYNETTE ANDERSON • Lynette Anderson’s whimsical designs draw stitchers from all over the world. Her cozy quilts with their charming scenes are especially heart-warming around the holidays.
Friends & Neighbors • Make your own unique community with these friendly house blocks!
Notes from the TV show!
Barn Burst • A handful of colors quickly become a stylish design!
Beautiful Baubles • Dress up your holiday décor—or gift giving—with some festive sofa pillows!
PREPPING, CUTTING, & SEWING T-SHIRTS
Coast to Coast • Break away from the basic T-shirt quilt by transforming those nifty wearables into memorable quilt blocks!
8-at-a-Time Triangle-Squares • Use this method to make eight matching triangle-squares at the same time.
Continuos Bias Strips • Because of the stretch, continuous bias strips are essential for curved binding and appliqué.
Curved Piecing • This method, with just a dash of patience, will result in beautifully curved patchwork.
Fussy Cutting • Isolating that special motif in your fabric can result in a charming block that defines your quilt.
Quick-Pieced Flying Geese Units • Try this method to make four perfect Flying Geese units at the same time.
Set-In Seams • Blocks with triangles and diamonds may require this special sewing technique.