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We strive to see that the project instructions in Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting magazine are clear and accurate, but occasionally an error creeps by us. We apologize for any problems this may have caused.

If you find any errors in our magazine, please let us know and we will post corrections here.

Happy Quilting! - Liz and Marianne

 

Easy Quilts Fall 2008 Issue

CORRECTION for Spider Pumpkin

Correction to Materials List:
Need 3/4 yard black star print instead of 3/8 yard as listed.

 

July/August 2008 Issue

OMISSION from Glory Days

Under Cutting, add the following:

From white print, cut:
•   5 (4 1/2”-wide) strips. From strips, cut 68 (4 1/2” x 2 1/2”) E rectangles.

 

Easy Quilts Summer 2008 Issue

CORRECTION for Seams Too Easy

Correction to Materials List
Need 5 3/4 yards backing fabric instead of 4 3/4 yards as listed.

 

March/April 2008 Issue

Price Correction: Shop Hop

There was a misprinting in this issue's Shop Hop featuring Country Roads Nancy Price's Embroidered Landscape Series. The retail price for the designs is $59.00.  Learn more about Country Roads at www.embroideryonline.com.

 

Easy Quilts Spring 2008 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Amish Bars

Correction to Block Assembly
In Easy Quilts Spring 2008, there is an error in the Strip Set B Diagram on page 20. The strip set segments should be cut 2" wide.

Corrections to Size Options Chart on page 21
Full size quilt measures 87" x 87".
Queen size quilt measures 101 1/2" x 101 1/2".

CORRECTIONS for Dolly Bag

In the Spring 2008 issue of Easy Quilts there is an error in the instructions for Dolly Bag.

Correction to Cutting Instructions
•   Cut 2 (2” x 12”) rectangles from pink stripe and 2 (2” x 12”) rectangles from aqua print for bag handles.
•   Cut 2 (2” x 11”) rectangles from batting for bag handles.

Under Dolly Bag Assembly
4.  Layer 1 (2” x 11”) batting rectangle; 1 (2” x 12”) pink stripe rectangle, right side up; and 1 (2” x 12”) aqua print rectangle, right side down. Fabric strips are 1/2” longer than batting at each end. Sew long sides of layered rectangles. Turn right side out; press. Topstitch 1/2” from long edges and through middle. Repeat to make second handle.
10.  Position 1 handle on front of bag as shown. Fold ends under 1/4” and topstitch through all layers to attach handle to bag. Repeat for bag back.

 

January/February 2008 Issue

CORRECTION for Victorian Stars

Correction to Size Option Chart on page 52

For Twin-size quilt
Need 2 1/2 yards Burgundy Print instead of 1 1/2 yards as listed.

CORRECTION for Sweet Hearts Instructions

Correction to Materials List:
3/8 yard cream print #3

Corrections to Cutting Instructions:
From pink print #2:
•   2 (4 1/2”-wide) strips for strip sets.
From Cream print #3:
•   2 (4 1/2”-wide) strips for strip sets.

Under Block Assembly:
Step 1. From strip set, cut 10 (2 1/2”-wide) segments for Block #1. In the same manner, join 1 (2 1/2”-wide) cream print #2 strip, 1 (4 1/2”-wide) cream print #3 strip, and 1 (2 1/2”-wide) red print #1 strip to make strip set. From strip set cut 9 (2 1/2”-wide) segments for Block 2.

Step 7. Lay out 1 #3 segment, 1 red center unit, and 1 red/cream #1 segment. Join units to complete Block 2. Refer to Block 2 Diagram for correct color placement.

CORRECTION for Stepping Out in Color

Correction to Cutting Chart on page 92
For Set A pieces, cut 64 color pieces each of #1, 3, 5, and 7 and cut 36 black pieces each of #1, 3, 5, and 7.

 

November/December 2007 Issue

Gift Bags, Page 33

Bag Assembly
Step #2.
Should read: Referring to Assembly Diagram, join Side Units to red print #1 B bottom square.

Celebrate a New Star: Table Topper Variation

In our November/December 2007 issue, there is an error in the Tried & True description on page 105. It should read:
Fabrics shown are from the Dargate Prussian Blue collection by Margo Krager for Windham Fabrics.

 

Fun Quilts For Kids Of All Ages Issue

Regrets

We regret any confusion over our title Fons and Porter’s Fun Quilts for Kids of All Ages.  We hope you love our edition of Fons and Porter’s Fun Quilts for Kids of All Ages and want to acknowledge we are not affiliated with FunQuilts design studio.

CORRECTIONS for Diaper Bag

Pages 20-21 Should read:
"2. Finish top long edge of bag back by double hemming edge, binding edge, or encasing edge with trim strips (see Sew Easy: Edge Finishes on page 22). Fold loop in half and catch raw edges in seam of top edge finish. Zigzag or serge side and lower edges of bag to clean finish. Repeat for bag front, omitting button loop closure."
The words: ZIGZAG OR SERGE SIDE AND LOWER EDGES are missing in the magazine

 

May/June 2007 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Summer Daisies Instructions

In the May/June issue of Love of Quilting there is an error in the materials information for Summer Daisies.

Corrections to Materials List:
• Need 1 yard yellow print instead of 3/4 yard (as listed) for setting squares and inner border.

CORRECTIONS for Pinwheel Mini Instructions

In the May/June issue of Love of Quilting there is an error in the materials information for Pinwheel Mini.

Corrections to Cutting List:
• From black print, need to cut 4 (2 1/2 inch) squares. Cut 2 squares in half diagonally to make 4 half-square corner setting triangles. The remaining squares are setting squares.
NOTE: Corner setting triangles are slightly oversized. Trim to square corners before adding borders.

CORRECTIONS for Yo-Yo Basket Pillow Instructions

IIn the May/June issue of Love of Quilting there is an error in the materials information for Yo-Yo Basket Pillow.

Corrections to Materials List:
• Need 3/8 yard pink solid instead of 1 fat quarter (as listed) for basket yo-yos.

Correction

We appologize for the misspelling of Margie Hedges' website and email address in our magazine. To contact Margie, the correct address is hedgesstuff@ev1.net, or visit her website www.hedgesstuff.com

CORRECTIONS for Poppy Passion Instructions

In the May/June issue of Love of Quilting there is an error in the materials information for Poppy Passion.

Corrections to Cutting List:
•From large poppy print, cut: 7 (6 1/2-wide) strips. Piece strips to make 2 (6 1/2 x 69 1/2) side outer borders and 2 (6 1/2 x 55 1/2) top and bottom outer borders.

 

January/February 2007 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Basketweave Instructions

In the January/February 2007 issue of Love of Quilting there is an omission in the quilt assembly information for Basketweave.

On page 52 (Quilt Assembly) add:
5. Add purple print side inner borders to quilt center. Add purple print top and bottom inner borders to quilt.
6. Using a partial seam, join pink print top border to quilt.
7. Add blue print side border, green print bottom border, and yellow print side border to quilt.
8. Complete the partial seam from step #6, connecting the pink print border.

 

September/October 2006 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Chenille Snuggle Instructions

In the September/October issue of Love of Quilting there is an error in the materials, cutting, and block assembly information for Chenille Snuggle.

Corrections to Materials List:
•Need 16 fat eights instead of 14 (as listed) for the assorted brown, green, and tan print fabrics.
•Need 1 3/4 yards 60"-wide chenille instead of the 1 5/8 yards listed

Corrections to Cutting Instructions:
•From green chenille, need to cut 5 (5 1/2"-wide) strips of instead of the 4 strips listed. Need to cut 44 (5 1/2") squares, rather than the 40 listed.
• From the four 7 1/2"-wide strips, cut 2 (7 1/2" x 55 1/2" side borders, rather than 50 1/2" side borders as listed.

Corrections to Block Assembly:
•Make 44 Four Patch blocks instead of the 40 listed.

CORRECTIONS for Sew Easy: Easy Peasy Four Patch Units

In the September/October issue of Love of Quilting there is an error in Step Number 4 in the Sew Easy: Easy Peasy Four Patch Units.

Step Number 4:
Place marked strip set atop unmarked strip set, right sides facing and straightened left ends aligned (Photo D). Opposite colors should face one another. Place pins on both sides of each drawn line.

To download a complete list of instructions Easy Peasy Four Patch Units

 

May/June 2006 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Rhubarb Twist Instructions

In the May/June issue of Love of Quilting there is an error in the illustration for Rhubarb Twist.

The instructions are correct for the diagonal seams method, but the illustration labeled "Triangle Cutting Diagram" shows the ruler in the wrong place. The edge of the fabric should be lined up with the yellow "4" on the ruler.

 

September/October 2005 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Artisan Star Instructions

In the September/October issue of Love of Quilting there is an error in the cutting for Artisan Star. The error was made by us, not by designer Patti Carey. The cutting instructions are correct for the diagonal seams method, but the sizes of the squares are reversed for using the Eleanor Burns method. The cutting should read as follows:

From cream/gold print, cut: 24 (3 1/2"-wide) strips. From strips, cut 142 (3 1/2" x 6 1/2") A rectangles.(If using Eleanor Burns' ruler for making Flying Geese, cut 8 (7 1/2"-wide) strips. From strips, cut 36 (7 1/2") squares. Follow instructions in Sew Easy: Eleanor's Quick Flying Geese on page 60.)

From black/gold print, cut: 26 (3 1/2"-wide) strips. From strips, cut 284 (3 1/2") B squares. (If using Eleanor Burns' ruler for making Flying Geese, cut 9 (9"-wide) strips. From strips, cut 36 (9") squares. Follow instructions in Sew Easy: Eleanor's Quick Flying Geese on page 60.)

CORRECTIONS for A County Treasure Instructions

In the September/October issue of Love of Quilting there is an error in the materials list for A County Treasure. The list should read as follows:

1 1/2 yards black print for blocks and inner borders (instead of 1 1/4 yards).
In the cutting of black print it should read:
6 (3 1/4"-wide) strips. (instead of 3)

CORRECTIONS for Cottagewood Patchwork Instructions

In the September/October issue of Love of Quilting there is an error in the cutting for Cottagewood Patchwork. The cutting should read as follows:

From rose print, cut: 4 (1 1/2"-wide) strips. From strips, cut 2 (1 1/2" x 36 1/4") side middle borders.

 

March/April 2005 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Groovy Backpack Instructions

#10 should read as follows:
10. With right sides facing, pin front piece to back piece. Taking a 1/2" seam, sew partial side seam on 1 side of back pack, beginning seam 6" down from top edge and ending seam 2" up from top edge of bottom trim.

 

January/February 2005 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Li'l Dude on page 88 Instructions

Correction for Materials:
3/8 yard gold print for inner border (not 1/4 yard)
Correction for Cutting red print:
Cut 5 (not 6) (5"-wide strips).

 

March/April 2004 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Evening Star Quilt on page 69 Instructions

Correction for Cutting the blue plaid:
Cut 4 (4 1/2"-wide strips. From strips, cut 30 (4 1/2") sashing squares.
Cut 9 (5 1/2"-wide) strips. Piece strips to make 2 (5 1/2" x 84 1/2") side borders and 2 (5 1/2" x 76 1/2") top and bottom borders. Summer 2000 issue.

 

July/August 2000 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Honeybees Quilt Instructions

Correction for Finished Size:
99" x 110 1/2" (not 79" x 110 1/2")

Correction for Block Size:
11 1/2" (not 9")

Correction for Materials:
9 yards fabric for backing (not 5 1/2 yards)

Correction for cutting solid pink:
Cut 3 yards (not 2 1/2 yards.) Cut into 4 (4"-wide lengthwise strips. Trim to make 2 (4" x 104") side borders (not 4" x 81 1/2") and 2 (4" x 99 1/2") top and bottom borders (not 4" x 79 1/2".)
Other cutting for pink solid is correct.

Correction for cutting solid white:
Cut 11 (2 1/4"-wide) (not 9) strips for binding.
Other cutting for solid white is correct.
Pattern pieces, Block Assembly Instructions, and Quilt Assembly Instructions are correct.

Correction for Quilting and Finishing Instrucions Step #1:
Divide backing fabric into 3 (3-yard) (not 2 2 1/2-yard) pieces. Join 3 panels. Seams will run parallel to top and bottom edges of quilt.
Remaining instructions are correct.

 

Summer 2000 Special Issue

CORRECTIONS for Patriotic Stars Quilt Instructions

Correction for Cutting the 21 light/medium fat quarters:
Cut 4 (3" x 22") strips. Cut each strip into 3 (3" x 5 1/2")
(not 3" x 5") rectangles (C and H)
Other cutting for light/medium fat quarters is correct.

 

March/April 2000 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Butterflies in Annie's Garden Quilt Instructions

Correction for Cutting solid pink:
Cut 60 (not 30) hearts (C).
Other cutting for pink solid is correct.
Correction for Cutting blue solid:
Cut 60 (not 30) hearts (C).
Other cutting for blue solid is correct.

 

July/August 1999 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Regatta Quilt Instructions

Corrections in the Cutting Instructions are:

From blue-and-white print

• 3rd bullet: Cut strips into 12 (3-3/4" x 7-3/8" rectangles for D pieces (not 3-3/4" x 7-1/8").
• 4th bullet: Cut strips into 12 (3-1/4" x 6-3/8" rectangles for E pieces (not 3-1/2" x 6-3/8").
• 5th bullet: Cut strips into 12 (1-3/4" x 3-1/4" rectangles for F pieces (not 1-3/4" x 3-3/8").

From red print with white stars:
• Cut strips into 12 (1-3/4" x 3-1/4" ) rectangles for F pieces (not 1-3/4" x 3-3/8")

From white-and-cream print:
• 1st bullet: Cut strips into 12 (3-3/4" x 7-3/8" rectangles for D pieces (not 3-3/4" x 7-1/8").
• 2nd bullet: Cut strips into 12 (3-1/4" x 6-3/8") rectangles for E pieces (not 3-1/2" x 6-3/8")

 

May/June 1999 Issue

CORRECTION for Xs and Os Quilt Instructions

In the top of the second column on page 36, under medium red dot, it should say, * 4 (not 2) 3-3/4"-wide strips. Cut strips into 34 (not 17) squares. Cut squares in half (not quarters) diagonally to make 68 E half-square triangles.

 

September/October 1998 Issue

CORRECTIONS for Red Snails in the Sunset Quilt instructions

Corrections in the Cutting Instructions are:

From assorted light prints, cut:

• 1 (1 7/8") square. Cut square in half diagonally to make 2 half-square F triangles.
• 1 (2 7/8") square. Cut square in half diagonally to make 2 half-square H triangles.

From assorted dark prints, cut:
• 1 (1 7/8") square. Cut square in half diagonally to make 2 half-square F triangles.
• 1 (2 7/8") square. Cut square in half diagonally to make 2 half-square H triangles.

 

January/February 1998 Issue

CORRECTIONS FOR British Frame Quilt Instructions

There is an error in the printed instructions for the British Frame Quilt on page 14 of the January/February 1998 issue of Sew Many Quilts. It should read:

From assorted light fabrics, cut:
* 2 (4 7/8”) squares. Cut squares in half diagonally to make 4 C triangles.

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