Warm Quilt filled wishes!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by FP Editor

 

Lots of quilts will be given and used during the holidays with hugs and love sewn in.

Several of us here have made Quilts of Valor and given them and hope the recipients cherish them as much as we honor them and cherish their service.

This photo is one such recipient at a Christmas get together last weekend. Tony, one of our Art Directors gave this to his nephew, who served 3 Tours and the quilt of the same name was featured in March/April Love of Quilting. The picture says it all!

If you would like to make your own 3 Tours Quilt, ShopFonsandPorter.com offers the kit and a pattern.

May the pleasures of the holiday season fill you with warmth and be blessed by Peace!

The Staff at Fons & Porter

 

 

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Check out some fun gift ideas for quilters at Shop Fons and Porter!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by FP Editor

Feel the need for some new tools and notions? Need something for that quilter on your shopping list? Check out Shop Fons & Porter in the comfort of  your home!

Digital patterns make great stocking stuffers!

Interested in Applique?  Kim Diehl designed this Homestead Harvest wallhanging that combines piecing and applique.

 

Hourglass Tablerunner- Karen Witt desinged this to be quick and classy! Think of how it could dress up your holiday table!

 

 

Everyone needs more fabric!  We’ve got some great bundles of Hoffman Batiks available, as well as other assorted collections.

 

Tools and notions- what quilter has enough of these? Visit our tools and notions department for fun rulers, scissors and pins! Bet you can’t just buy one!

 

 

 

 

Pre-orders are being taken  for our new Quilt Classroom videos, as well as the 2000 series of Love of Quilting that just aired on PBS this last summer.  They will be here any day now!

Don’t forget that gift subscription! One size fits all, you know!

Happy Quilting!

 

 

 

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The Sign in Wall is gone!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by FP Editor

We are so thrilled to announce the sign in wall at FonsandPorter.com is GONE!  If you have had problems signing into your FonsandPorter.com account in the past, give it a try now, you shouldn’t have a problem.

Check out one of our Bonus Patterns today, such as American Independence.

As always, if you do need to reach out to our customer service team, they may be reached at answers54@fonsandporter.com.

thank you!

Fons & Porter Staff

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Knitting for a Cause

Posted on November 9, 2012 by FP Editor

L-R Judy (Ben Franklin), Marcia (Madison Co. Health Care System), Kristi (Fons & Porter), Amy and Marcia (Heartland Fiber Co.)

Fons & Porter partnered with The Madison County Health Care System, Heartland Fiber Company, Ben Franklin and the Madison County Dessert Factory to host a “knitting night” to bring awareness to the “Period of PURPLE Crying” to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. The task was to knit purple caps for the newborns at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. We are happy to report over 60 caps were knitted and donated.

Research has shown that frustration with a crying infant is the number one trigger for the shaking and abuse of infants. The “Period of Purple Crying” is the phrase used to describe the point in a baby’s life when they cry more than any other time. PURPLE is an acronym to explain: crying hits a peak around two months of age; it can be unexpected; resistant to soothing; appears painful; lasts a long time (up to several hours); and it often happens in the evening.

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Watch Out for a Magazine Subscription Scam

Posted on November 6, 2012 by FP Editor

We have heard from many of our Love of Quilting subscribers that they are receiving renewal notices in the mail that have outrageous prices.

If you receive an invoice in the mail that looks like this, it is a scam. Our rates are $20.97 for 1 year or $32.97 for 2 years. With the holidays coming up, we may have a promotion and the cost will be less than $20.97. If you are ever in doubt, please call our customer service representatives at 888-985-1020.

We have been working for many years to shut down these scammers, but they still exist. For a complete list of bad subscription agents, please visit www. FonsandPorter.com.

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Why Wait ‘Til the Holidays? Offer from Baby Lock

Posted on November 2, 2012 by FP Editor

Why wait ’til the holidays? No interest financing is available now through November 5th. Click here for details.

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Houston Quilt Market

Posted on November 2, 2012 by FP Editor

Quilt Market in Houston is so many things, but the word that describes it best for some of us is stimulating! The creativity and talent here is limitless. We’ll show you just a few of the fun things we saw.

At schoolhouse, Maggie Bonanomi introduced her new book by Kansas City Star called A Day at Sunny Brook, reflecting on life in the 1800s.  

 

 

Linda Carlson of Baby Genius showed her ideas for new tools in her fabrics from Benartex. Using pressing tape for appliquéing, that washes away after you’ve appliquéd pieces in place.

 

Thomas Knauer introduced his new line with Andover, talking about how he  designs his fabric lines using fabrics that go together, not stressing on colors that blend, but fabrics that please the eye together in both color and design. He’s be 1 of 3 special guest speakers at Quiltcon coming up in early spring.

 

If you are a history buff like some of us here, along with quilting, Barbara Brackman introduced The Civil War  Sampler – 50 Quilt Blocks with Stories from History coming out from C&T. The blocks and possibilities are endless and have appear on her blog but you can get them and the history in her book.

More fun history—Minick & Simpson showed and told about their quilt that goes along with their new book The Spirit of Sacagawea . 

 

Stay tuned, we have more for you with some photos of quilts from the AQS show.

Happy Quilting!

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Free Preview Issue

Posted on October 24, 2012 by FP Editor

As a quilter, we know you love handmade items.

That’s why we’re so excited to introduce you to our new sister publication, Love of Crochet. 
This brand-new magazine includes patterns for garments, gifts, accessories and home décor—over 25 in each issue!

And you’re invited to get a Free Preview Issue packed with the best crochet inspiration around! In your free issue, you’ll enjoy dozens of projects with step-by-step instructions, valuable how-

tos, skill-building tips and techniques, along with big, beautiful photos and diagrams.

Try the next issue of Love of Crochet — absolutely FREE! Request your FREE ISSUE today. US orders only.

Happy Handwork!

 

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Quilts of Valor going strong!

Posted on October 20, 2012 by FP Editor

Fons & Porter recently had the privledge of teaching at The Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Kansas City.

In between classes, the Kansas City area Quilts of Valor presented a Q&A on how to participate and how to get groups started in your area..

Kansas has several bases around the area with military personnel coming and going, so they are very busy trying to cover all of the deserving service men and women there and doing a great job!

We certainly salute all of you that have made or participated in QOV and invite anyone that is interested to check out the program at QOV.com.

You don’t have to make a whole quilt all by yourself, there are ways to help out in any capacity from making a top to finishing the binding so step right up!

Happy Quilting!

 

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Fons & Porter Quilt Shop Winter Hours

Posted on October 15, 2012 by FP Editor

Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting Quilt Shop has started winter hours. The quilt shop is open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from now until spring. We will update you when spring hours begin.

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