Best of Fons and Porter: Quilt Lover's Gifts


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Quilters love to use their skills and their fabric stashes to make gifts for friends or family members, and this book supplies more than 55 versatile gift projects. There are mini quilts and wall quilts to showcase the quilter's skills or to celebrate the love of quilts.




As Seen on TV Quilts


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Quilts by the Calendar


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Best of Fons and Porter Tabletop Quilts


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Popular patterns from Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine present a wide sampling of quick-to-make table quilts organized by the seasons.




New Quilts from Old Friends


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Best of Fons & Porter: Tabletop Quilts


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Whether you are looking for quick little quilting projects or home accessories that are loaded with charm and grace, this book is just what you need. Tabletop Quilts, Book 2, is an encore collection of favourite tabletop quilts from the editors of Fons and Porter's Love of Quilting magazine. There are patchwork and appliqué toppers of all shapes and sizes, in traditional and modern styles, for all skill levels. Fons and Porter's trademarked Sew Easy lessons provide step-by-step photography and instructions to help with any special techniques involved.




Fons & Porter Presents Quilts from the Henry Ford


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Marianne Fons and Liz Porter, leading quilt authorities and hosts of Love of Quilting on public television join with the The Henry Ford to bring you this spectacular new book with 24 vintage quilts celebrating American quiltmaking. In this 208-page book youll find history, timeline, stories and artistry of original quilts that represent the ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation of American quiltmakers. The 24 selected projects feature red and white quilts, Susan McCord quilts, log cabin quilts, applique quilts and patchwork quilts inspired by antique quilts from the archives of The Henry Ford. Each project includes easy-to-follow instructions and full-size patterns from Fons and Porter for making replicas of historic quilts. In addition to quilt projects, youll also find a feature essay and gallery section devoted to the impressive quilt collection of internationally-known nineteen-century quilting genius Susan McCord at The Henry Ford. 24 quilt projects for making replicas of historic quilts Special essay on A Century of Quilting Genius 1825-1925 Complete step-by-step instructions and full-size patterns Sew Easy techniques from Fons and Porter The Susan McCord collection from The Henry Ford




Favorite Quilts


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Marianne Fons and Liz Porter are the super stars of quilting. This remarkable collector's edition presents 25 of their best personal quilts from issues of "Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting" magazine.




Best of Fons and Porter: Easy Quilts


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In today's busy world, easy quilts play an important role in making it possible for people to satisfy their passion for quilting. This big collection offers more than 30 quilts that can be made in a weekend or less, using the best patterns from Fons & Porter's Easy Quilts magazine. Simplified patchwork, larger blocks, strip-sets, and other shortcuts make it all possible without sacrificing beauty. While they are a perfect starting point for beginners, easy quilts also are a frequent choice for experienced quilters who enjoy a project that is quick to finish. Each quilt is shown in a lifestyle photograph and an assembly diagram, accompanied by a complete materials list and step-by-step instructions. Some also feature extra help from Fons & Porter's popular Sew Easy lessons, which include step-by-step photography or diagrams.




American Country Scrap Quilts


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Presents thirty-one projects for constructing "scrap" quilts--a style which utilizes as many as several hundred different fabrics--and offers sewing tips, quilting ideas, and timesaving cutting charts