Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting March/April 2022

“Birds of a feather flock together.” That couldn’t be truer for quilters! We gravitate toward our love of fabrics, colors, design, making, and giving. And when we find others who share that same passion, it creates a connection that enriches us all by exposing us to new ideas, helping us grow our skills, and validating our own and others’ creativity and self-expression. Traditionally, we have flocked together in person in quilting bees and guilds. Today, we are fortunate that we can also connect with others online via social media, video classes, blogs, and more. (If you don’t know where to begin online, try QuiltingDaily.com; click on Articles under the Inspiration tab.) Regardless of how you connect with the quilting flock, take a little time to refresh and inspire yourself with the…

PANASONIC CORDLESS IRON QL1000G A great iron is a crucial quilting tool! What’s to love about this one: 1500 watts; nickel-coated stainless-steel soleplate in a shape that allows for natural 360° movement; no cord hassle; a precision tip at both ends; steam vents throughout the entire soleplate; a detachable 5.4-ounce water tank; a heat-resistant carrying case with a retractable cord; 30-minute auto shut off. Available in blue or teal. amazon.com DOODLE SCHOOL Dara Tomasson and Amy Colleen Robertson coach you with a month-long series of daily free-motion quilting design prompts using photographed imagery and sketches. Prompts include technical assistance, application ideas, examples, and coaching directions. Practice on separate paper or notebook to build muscle memory and spur your creativity with dozens of unique shapes such as feathers, shells, bubbles, and many more. Sign…

FUTURE-PROOF I’m a great-grandma, and I’m making baby quilts for each of my seven grandchildren’s future children. I know I won’t be there for them as they grow older, so I want them to have something of me. The quilts I make feature appliqué blocks. At the discount store, I picked up some children’s coloring books and placemats—all $1 each—to make appliqué templates. Carol Miller Borden, IN EXPRESSIONS OF CARE When making a gift for family or a friend, I like to personalize the gift by stitching words and sayings on the back! Sandra Murphy Midland, MI SAFELY ORGANIZED When making many blocks or units for a quilt, keep track of the count by safety-pinning them in stacks of 10. Pat Lew Manvel, TX SET FOR QUILTING Not only do these placemats from the local bargain store make great sewing machine mats, but…

FINISHED SIZE: 75" x 88½" FINISHED BLOCKS: 30 (12”) blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > ¼ yard each of 9 assorted prints for blocks > ½ yard each of 4 assorted prints for blocks > 47 ⅜ yards white solid for blocks, sashes, and border > 1 ⅜ yard navy solid for cornerstones > ¾ yard red stripe for binding > :3 ⅜ yards backing fabric > 86" x 9:" batting Fabric: The Carnaby collection by Liberty Fabrics and distributed by Riley Blake Designs CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM EACH OF 9 ASSORTED PRINTS, CUT: • 1 strip 7¾"-wide, subcut: • 2 squares 7¾" (A) • 8 squares 3½" (B) FROM EACH OF 4 ASSORTED PRINTS, CUT: • 1 strip 7¾"-wide, subcut: • 3 squares 7¾" (A) • 1 strip 3½"-wide, subcut: • 12 squares 3½" (B) FROM WHITE SOLID, CUT: • 9 strips 5"-wide…

FINISHED SIZE: 72" x 88" FINISHED BLOCKS: 49 (9" x 12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 1›⅜ yards each of teal print, purple print #1, and purple print #2 for blocks > 1 yard each multicolor print and aqua print for blocks > 1¾ yards turquoise print for blocks and binding > 2¾ yards white solid for blocks, sashes, and border > 5¾ yards backing fabric > 80" x 96" batting Fabric: Assorted prints from Spoon›ower CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM EACH TEAL PRINT, PURPLE PRINT #1, AND PURPLE PRINT #2, CUT: • 6 strips 4½"-wide, subcut: • 42 rectangles 4½" x 5" (A) • 3 strips 2"-wide, subcut: • 42 squares 2" (C) FROM EACH MULTICOLOR PRINT AND AQUA PRINT, CUT: • 6 strips 4½"-wide, subcut: • 42 rectangles 4½" x 5" (A) • 2 strips 2"-wide,…

FINISHED SIZE: 56" x 64" FINISHED BLOCKS: 56 (8") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 45 ⅜ yards white solid for blocks > 7 ⅜ yard blue print #1 for blocks > 1› ⅜ yards blue print #2 for blocks > 1› ⅜ yards blue print #3 for blocks > 7 ⅜ yard blue print #4 for blocks > 7 ⅜ yard blue print #8 for blocks > ½ yard blue print #6 for blocks > ½ yard blue print #: for blocks > 1› ⅜ yards blue print #8 for blocks and binding > Foundation paper > 37 ⅜ yards backing fabric > 64" x :2" batting Fabric: Assorted shibori prints from Spoon›ower CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Pattern for foundation is included. Cut foundation patches at least 1" larger than the corresponding foundation area. FROM WHITE…