Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting November/December 2021

The holidays are almost here, and there is always so much to do! Are you prepared for all the decorating, shopping, and wrapping? No worrieswe’re here to help! Whether you’re looking for special quilts to deck your halls or a couple of last-minute quilts to gift, you’re sure to find projects that fit the bill in this issue of Love of Quilting! We know time is precious. So we’ve included quilts designed especially for precuts—like Peggy Gelbrich’s festive Tannenbaum Tumble made from 2½" strips. Whip up blocks with a mix of pre-cut strips and squares for the bed-sized Bountiful Boxes by Kathy Sawyer. Or cut into a collection of 10" squares for Nancy Scott’s dazzling My Lucky Stars quilt. Got 5" squares in seasonal prints? Use them for Abigail Dolinger’s Jolly Holly…

QUILTER’S 10" SQUARE PRECUT COMPANION Need ideas for using those gorgeous bundles of 10" squares? Jenny Doan and her team at the Missouri Star Quilt Company created the Quilter’s 10" Square Precut Companion just for you! This handy little spiral-bound reference guide has all sorts of time-saving tips and techniques. Plus, it includes patterns to make more than 20 fun blocks! ctpub.com SILICONE APPLI-FUSE MATS The Silicone Appli-fuse Mat from The Gypsy Quilter is the perfect non-stick surface for your quilting needs.This transparent mat is made of a silicone and glass fiber material that is heat resistant up to 500°. It also comes in a variety of sizes and is super easy to clean. Such a great tool for layering appliqué patches! gypsyquilter.com VINTAGE STRAWBERRY MINI CUTTING MAT Trimming is a breeze with Fig Tree…

IT’S IN THE BAG When I give a quilt as a gift, I like to make a small bag from the leftover scraps. I will add a small pair of scissors for clipping any loose threads and a personal note about the quilt—including care instructions. Sherry Lowe La Porte, TX NEAT AS A PIN My side tables get cluttered with hand sewing supplies. I bought a small frame, removed the back, added 1 to 2 layers of batting, topped it with a fabric scrap, then hot-glued the back to the frame. This stores my pins and needles and saves space. Diane Doughty Cotter, AR FITS TO A TEE I’m a golfer and a quilter. I use golf tees to tee up my bobbins. I place a golf tee into the top of a spool of thread, pair…

3900 TV SERIES EPISODE 3903 FINISHED SIZE: 64" x :6" FINISHED BLOCKS: 20 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > ¾ yard red print #1 for blocks and border 2 > 258 yards white tonal for blocks > 1 yard red print #2 for blocks and border 2 > ¾ yard gray print #1 for blocks > 5/8 yard each 3 assorted red prints for blocks and border 2 > 23/8 yards gray print #2 for border 1, border 2, and border 3 > 3/8 yard white print for blocks > 7/8 yard gray stripe for binding > 5 yards backing fabric > 72" x 84" batting Fabric: Christmas Morning by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics Batting provided by The Warm Company CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM RED PRINT #1, CUT: • 2 strips 4½"-wide, subcut: • 13 squares 4½"…

FINISHED SIZE: 63" x 72" FINISHED BLOCKS: 40 (9" x 7¾") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 24 (2½"-wide x WOF) strips assorted holiday prints for blocks > 1 5/8 yards cream dot for blocks > 1½ yards green print for sashes, border 1, and binding > 1 1/8 yards green ornament print for border 2 > 4¼ yards backing fabric > 71" x 80" batting Fabric: Joyful from Maywood Studio CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Assorted (2½"-wide) strips are size needed for quilt assembly. FROM CREAM DOT, CUT: • 6 strips 8½"-wide, subcut: • 42 rectangles 8½" x 5⅜ " Referring to Cutting Diagrams, cut rectangles diagonally as shown to make 42 A and 42 A reversed. FROM GREEN PRINT, CUT: • 7 strips 2½"-wide for sashes • 8…

FINISHED SIZE: 60" x 60" FINISHED BLOCKS: 9 (16") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 31 (10”) squares assorted prints for blocks > 1 1/8 yards red print for blocks, cornerstones, border, and binding > 1¾ yards cream print for blocks, sashes, and border > 4 1/8 yards backing fabric > 68” x 68” batting Fabric: Songbook by Fancy That Design House for Moda Fabrics Batting provided by The Warm Company CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM EACH OF 9 ASSORTED PRINTS, CUT: • 9 squares 9½" (B) FROM EACH OF 9 ASSORTED PRINTS, CUT: • 4 squares 4⅞ " (C) FROM EACH OF 5 ASSORTED PRINTS, CUT: • 1 square 4½" (E) • 8 squares 2½" (A) FROM EACH OF 4 ASSORTED PRINTS, CUT: • 1 square 4½" (E) • 4 squares 2½" (A) FROM EACH OF 4 ASSORTED PRINTS, CUT: • 1…