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.




Simple Quilts for the Modern Home


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· On trend contemporary projects that modernize traditional blocks, embrace minimalism, and rely on bold colors and contrast · Contains 12 modern quilt patterns that are great for any level sewer · Build skills with step-by-step instruction and photography, and tips on piecing, hand or machine appliqué and quilting, and finishing · Color theory, fabric selection, and elements of design are all clearly explained · Author Stephanie Soebbing is a savvy social media marketer with an e-commerce site, weekly podcast, and 40,000+ online followers




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.




Fons and Porter: Fun Quilts for Kids


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Compiles 27 of the best quilts from Fons & Porter's "Love of Quilting" magazine and special issues of "Kids Quilts", "Fun Quilts" and "Easy Quilts". It includes designs that feature themes on space, cowboys, kites, girly favourites, charming flowers, vibrant geometrics and more. Each quilt is shown in full colour and step-by-step instructions.




Modern Basics


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Love the idea of quilting but limited by time and resources? Oh, and the fact that you barely know how to sew? Here's the answer! With bright, modern prints and simple patterns, Amy Ellis eases new quilters into a lifelong creative adventure. Simple instructions guide you at every step, from cutting and piecing to finishing your fabulous first quilt. Choose from 14 striking designs; each is made from just one block Create beautiful blocks that showcase fun, contemporary fabrics Find great tips for squeezing creativity into your busy life




Best of Fons and Porter: Batiks Quilts


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Collection of Fons & Porter's most popular batik quilt patterns for all skill levels.




Quick Quilts from the Heart


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People who make quilts make them because they enjoy fabric, color and pattern. Quilts carry messages--they welcome a new-born, celebrate weddings, anniversaries, and holidays.




Quilter's Complete Guide


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Hundreds of full-color photos, charts, and diagrams accompany start-to-finish lessons on quilting styles — hand, machine, trapunto, appliqué — plus a wealth of patterns and sewing tips. Suitable for beginners to experts.




Our Best Seasonal Quilts


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This beautiful new title from Marianne Fons and Liz Porter features 28 colorful quilt patterns representing each of the four seasons. For Spring, there are tulips and Easter bunnies; for Winter, there are poinsettias and ice skates. No matter what your customers' preference, with at least six quilt choices per season, everyone will be able to find the perfect quilt for each time of the year. Also included in this volume is a 15-page workshop that offers invaluable advice. It can serve as a great lesson in the basics for beginners, or it can function as a handy refresher course for more experienced quilters.




Landscape Quilts


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Making gorgeous landscape quilts is easy with these step-by-step instructions.