Monthly Archives: September 2011

Fons & Porter’s Massive Warehouse Sale!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by FP Editor

Fons & Porter is partnering with Landauer Publishing to bring you a MASSIVE Warehouse, Book & Fabric Sale! Where: Landauer Warehouse, 3100 101 Street, Ste. A, Urbandale, IA 50322 When: September 28th – October 1st Just a few miles from the … Continue reading →

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Right before your eyes—

Posted on September 26, 2011 by FP Editor

Usually the seasons skate in without much notice, but on Friday… Fall just seemed to appear on cue here in central Iowa. Garage and yard sale signs were everywhere.  People doing their fall cleaning or making room in their garage … Continue reading →

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Ever want to try a Sampler?

Posted on September 14, 2011 by FP Editor

You can now, AND learn how to design your own! It’s all in a great resource coming to a newsstand near you October 15th from the Editors of Fons & Porter, called  Sampler Quilts & Blocks.         … Continue reading →

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Unique Wooden Quilts to be Auctioned on Ebay for Japan Earthquake Relief

Posted on September 12, 2011 by FP Editor

Fox Chapel Publishing is auctioning three hand-crafted wooden quilts on Ebay to raise money to help Japanese earthquake victims. The auctioned started on September 9th and will run for 10 days, so you still have time to place a bid.  … Continue reading →

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QCA Retreat Group Comes to Visit

Posted on September 9, 2011 by FP Editor

We were thrilled to have a Quilter’s Club of America (QCA) group come to visit the shop today. They are a group of quilters who organized a retreat amongst themselves via the QCA website. Many of the quilters had been … Continue reading →

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