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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

November/December 2020
Magazine

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.

FROM THE STAFF

Love of Quilting

SHOP HOP • Look for these products at your local quilt shop!

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.


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Frequency: Every other month Pages: 108 Publisher: Peak Media Properties, LLC Edition: November/December 2020

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  • Release date: September 23, 2020

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Crafts

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English

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.

FROM THE STAFF

Love of Quilting

SHOP HOP • Look for these products at your local quilt shop!

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.


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