Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Packed with patterns and designs, Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting puts great quilting tips and patterns with easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, photos, and full-size patterns right at quilters' thimble-wearing fingertips! Master quilters Marianne Fons and Liz Porter guide you to quilting success with insider secrets and tips, fabulous quilting projects with step-by-step instructions, and lots of big, beautiful photos to inspire you.

FROM THE EDITOR

Love of Quilting

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

SEW MANY TIPS

Morning Frost • Shimmery fabrics crystallize into artful quilt block panes.

Tri-Star Table Runner • Brighten your decor with a simple starry runner featuring clever design possibilities.

Sewing Saturdays • Show your love by using patriotic or other favorite colors to honor this quilt’s recipient.

JOIN OUR QUILTED POSTCARD SWAP • Break out your creativity and have fun making and exchanging a quilted postcard with a kindred Love of Quilting reader!

Scandinavian Snowflake • Make a snuggly quilted version of a timeless, classic Scandinavian sweater.

HOW TO MAKE A QUILT LABEL

Petals on My Path • Put a little spring in your step with this colorful two-block quilt.

9 NEEDS OF NEW LONGARMERS

Sweet Hearts • Mix and match heart shapes to create a special quilt for your Valentine sweetheart.

Twinkling Stars • One simple unit is repeated eight times for each block—it’s so easy!

New to the Zoo • A zoo animal print creates a fun quilt for baby to explore.

GIVE YOURSELF GRACE • Amy smart’s best advice: Let go of perfection!

Starry Surprise • Frame a surprise inside each Pinwheel star by fussy cutting novelty prints. The “I Spy” design will delight anyone who curls up with this quilt!

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

Keeping It Real • Mark a special occasion by creating a timeless signature quilt.

Reflections on Quilting an Antique Quilt Top

STUMBLING BLOCKS • Practical Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

PLANNING YOUR SERIES QUILT

Dwellings • Construct your own colorful neighborhood, one house at a time.

Spinning Stars • Spin your red, white, and blue scraps into a star show!

Celebrating the Excellence of Those Who Serve the Quilting Community

Love of Quilting

Sewing & Quilting Machines • Quilters’ brand loyalty is unmatched when it comes to their machines; these choices are loved by beginners and seasoned pros alike!

Designers, Gifts & Books • Someone has to design the patterns and publish the books you all love! We’re very glad to see that the quilting community is appreciative of these folks’ efforts.

Fabric, Thread & Notions • It’s no secret that quilters can sometimes be a bit finicky about fabric. So, without further ado, check out which brands are most popular with the community!

Cutting Tools • From the simplest pair of scissors to the most complex cutting system, a quilter’s toolbox is likely to contain many options for cutting quilt fabrics with accuracy and ease. Read on for our readers’ preferred brands.

Rulers & Templates • Accurately measuring and marking fabric is key to creating perfect patchwork! Consequently, our readers have some strong opinions on their favorite rulers and templates.

Shopping • Quilting is fun, sure, but we know our readers; they love shopping for supplies almost as much as quilting itself! Where do they prefer to shop? Keep reading to find out!

Quilting Software • Quilters are dedicated designers and many choose to leverage software to...