Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

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

Fan Fair • These dressed-up Dresdens are always in style!

Triangles in Bloom • This pretty little gem features lots of prints, but it comes together in a jiffy!

DIFFERENT METHODS: NOTES FROM THE TV SHOW!

With This Ring • Fall in love—again—with the everlasting Double Wedding Ring design!

FOR THE Love OF Quilting Part Five • Complete your version of our gorgeous anniversary quilt with part five’s assembly instructions.

THEN & NOW: 1930-2020

Ribbons of Valor • Angela‘s design uses half-rectangle triangles—cousins to triangle-squares—to create sensational effects!

All Sorts • Pepper Cory combines striking black and white fabrics with colorful shot cottons to make a snazzy update to the classic Drunkard‘s Path block!

PEPPER CORY • BEAUFORT, NORTH CAROLINA

Dragonfly Dreams Part Five • Dragonfly Dreams is a series quilt presented in six parts. Part one was in Love of Quilting’s November/ December 2019 issue, and included all yardage. Piece the eye-catching center block and the elegant border as the end of the Dragonfly Dreams 6-part series quilt nears.

Dreams & Wishes • This crafty layout works beautifully when it‘s time to showcase a big collection of favorite fabrics!

TRUNK SHOW MANY PATHS, ONE QUILT BLOCK TRUNK SHOW with PEPPER CORY • Pepper Cory’s path as a quilter has taken her around the world, but she almost let the hype surrounding curved seams—namely, that they’re hard—keep her from trying a classic pattern that’s since become one of her favorites.

Crossroad Blues • Blue and cream prints are the perfect choice for this tribute to Depression-era quilts.

Summer’s Revival • Sara surrounds a bold center star block with a classic Trip Around the World pattern.

Cool Tools FOR LONGARM QUILTERS

Columbine Curves • Curved piecing is just a bit more challenging, but the results are spectacular!

Jolt • Simple to cut and simple to sew, but this quilt will attract attention!

3-Color Hourglass Units • Try our quick and easy method to make 3-color hourglass units without cutting triangles.

8-at-a-Time Triangle-Squares • Use this method to make eight matching triangle-squares at the same time.

Binding with Faux Piping • Add a pop of color to your binding with faux piping.

Curved Piecing • This method, with just a dash of patience, will result in beautifully curved patchwork.

Cutting Segments from Multiple Bands • This quick-cutting method makes easy work of same-sized segments from bands—with no wobble to your ruler!

Making Bands • Strips are frequently sewn together to create a band, which you can cut into smaller segments.

Paper Foundation Piecing • Piecing on foundation paper allows you to create complex or unusual designs with precision and ease.

Partial Seams • Some traditional blocks use this method to join patches and units around a central square.

Quick-Pieced Flying Geese Units • Try this method to make four perfect Flying Geese units at the same time.

Quick-Pieced Triangle-Squares • Use this method to make two matching triangle-squares at the same time.

Turned-Edge Appliqué • This method for appliqué allows for easy and accurate stitching.