Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting September/October 2021

Ah, autumn! It’s the time of year when we look forward to cooler weather, gorgeous fall leaves, all things pumpkin-spiced, Halloween… and more quilting! If this is your favorite season to hang out with your sewing machine, check out the projects we’ve packed into this fun issue of Love of Quilting! What’s fall without some cozy plaids, flannels, and cottons in rich, warm colors? Solids and tonals are perfect fabrics for many of these patterns—like Lori Miller’s tessellating Autumn Aglow, Christy Bowman’s sweet Maple Leaf Lane, or the luminous Dawn & Dusk by Marie Fuselier. (And be sure to check out how Sue Spargo adds wool to her quilts in this issue’s Trunk Show!) Why not take the opportunity to learn a new technique or shortcut? Use our quick-pieced Flying Geese technique…

UBERLIGHT FLEX Check out the versatile UberLight Flex LED light from the Reliable Corporation.With its adjustable, ergonomic design and nine different light settings, you’ll find the ideal lighting for any quilting task.Available with a base, clamp, or table mount. Brilliant! reliablecorporation.com BUTTERMILK BASIN’S PICK OF THE CROP What’s autumn without wool? Stacy West shares 18 fun designs to mix wools and cottons in her latest book, Buttermilk Basin’s Pick of the Crop. From table toppers to wall hangings, these little projects showcase pumpkins, sunflowers, acorns, and more—all perfect for gifts or your fall home décor. shopmartingale.com CUTIE FRAME If a longarm is on your wish list, why not get started with the Cutie Frame from the Grace Company? Easy to set up on a table or desk and easy to store, this small frame will…

TAKING SHAPE Since I no longer make cut-out cookies, I needed to re-purpose my cookie cutters. I trace the shapes onto fusible web for appliqué. I have used them for mug mats and coasters. They make great hostess gifts. Mary Rostedt Fergus Falls, MN JUST IN CASE When I finish a quilt, I make a pillowcase from the backing fabric or quilt scraps to store it. I sew a pocket on it and fill it with scraps from the quilt. This is helpful in case of disaster and the quilt needs repair. Susan Kline Carlisle, PA SHOPPING PLAN I added small plastic bags to a key ring and put samples in them to take with me when I go shopping for more fabrics to match a quilt. Janet Harp Bainbridge, IN SEW ALONG I use an old glasses case for…

FINISHED SIZE: 60" x :6" FINISHED BLOCKS: 4; (;") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 7/8 yard each dark brown solid and white solid for blocks ► 3/8 yard each of 6 assorted medium/light solids and tonals for blocks ► 3/8 yard each of 6 assorted medium/dark solids and tonals for blocks ► ½ yard medium yellow solid for border 1 ► 17/8 yards orange tonal for border 2 and binding ► 5 yards backing fabric ► 6;" x ;4" batting Fabric: Colorworks, Toscana, and Dublin Basics by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Batting provided by The Warm Company CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM EACH DARK BROWN SOLID AND WHITE SOLID, CUT: • 4 strips 5¾"-wide, subcut: • 24 squares 5¾" (A) FROM EACH ASSORTED MEDIUM/LIGHT SOLIDS AND TONALS, CUT: • 3 strips 2½"-wide, subcut: • 48 squares 2½" (B) FROM…

FINISHED SIZE: 62" x ;0" FINISHED BLOCKS: 12 (1;") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 2¾ yards medium orange tonal for blocks, border 2, and binding ► 13/8 yards each red tonal and light orange tonal for blocks ► 15/8 yards gold tonal for blocks and border 1 ► 8¼ yards backing fabric ► 70" x ;;" batting Fabric: Canvas by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Tuscany Cotton/Wool batting provided by Hobbs CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM MEDIUM ORANGE TONAL, CUT: • 8 strips 3½"-wide for border 2 • 8 strips 2½"-wide for binding • 2 strips 6½"-wide, subcut: • 12 squares 6½" (A) • 8 strips 3½"-wide, subcut: • 12 rectangles 3½" x 9½" (D) • 12 rectangles 3½" x 6½" (C) • 24 squares 3½" (B) FROM EACH RED TONAL AND LIGHT ORANGE TONAL, CUT: • 2 strips 6½"-wide, subcut: • 12…

Finished Size: 61" × 80" Finished Blocks: 12 (15") blocks MATERIALS 3/8 yard each of 12 assorted print flannels in brown, tan, rust, and green for blocks 1 fat eighth* gold print flannel for windows 11/8 yards cream print flannel for blocks 2½ yards black print flannel for sashing ½ yard green print flannel for sashing squares Paper for foundations 5 yards backing fabric 69" x 88" batting *fat eighth = 9" × 20" CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Pieces D, E, and F for foundation piecing are cut oversize. FROM EACH 3/8 -YARD PIECE, CUT: • 1 (3"-wide) strip. From strip, cut 1 (3" × 15½") K rectangle and 4 (3" × 5½") H rectangles. • 1 (8" × 9") rectangle for paper piecing section E. • 1 (6½" × 12") rectangle for paper piecing section D. • 1 (5½" × 3½") G rectangle. •…