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Quilting, 4-H, and Family

Posted on July 17, 2012 by FP Editor

A few months ago, the subject of 4-H and the county fair came up. My girls started talking about what they were going to enter into the fair this year and my oldest daughter, Lené, said, “I’d like to make … Continue reading →

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My First Quilt Market

Posted on May 23, 2012 by FP Editor

  I am so excited to be reporting back to you after my very first trip to the International Quilt Market in Kansas City. What a magnificent experience…fabric, quilts, notions, magazines and people…as far as the eye could see. I … Continue reading →

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Quilt Shop Summer Hours

Posted on May 7, 2012 by FP Editor

Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting Quilt Shop is operating under summer hours now through late October. We are open Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. Our address is 54 Court in Winterset, IA, which is located on the downtown square. We … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by FP Editor

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today we would like to introduce you to Lucy! She lives with, and is pampered by our Managing Editor, Deb Finan.  She is shown here modeling Deb’s latest quilt that will appear in our next issue of … Continue reading →

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Happy Cuddle Up Day!

Posted on January 6, 2012 by FP Editor

Happy Cuddle Up Day! Megan, one of our art directors, celebrates Cuddle-Up Day everyday here in the office, where it tends to be chilly especially in the morning. According to Megan, there is no better way start the day than … Continue reading →

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Trivia Contest Winners Revealed

Posted on January 5, 2012 by FP Editor

Thanks to all who played our trivia contest with us over the Holidays! We would like to announce the winners of the past 2 trivia contests. Week 8 Trivia Answer: Liz’s first Christmas Quilt was Sugar Loaf Christmas Tree a.k.a. … Continue reading →

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Fons & Porter Holiday Trivia Contest – Week 6

Posted on December 8, 2011 by FP Editor

    Thank you to all who are entering our Holiday Trivia Contest. We hope you are having as much fun as we are! Week 5 Answer: Marianne’s favorite Christmas gift was seeing her mom’s happiness as she hugged the … Continue reading →

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Look Who Came to our Autumn Harvest Potluck

Posted on October 19, 2011 by FP Editor

What a great day to have a potluck at work! The temperatures have stared to drop considerably and we were able to warm our bellies with some fantastic recipes today. We enjoyed homemade potato soup, chicken enchiladas, pizza pasta, brown … Continue reading →

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November/December Love of Quilting is your Guide to the Holidays!

Posted on October 13, 2011 by FP Editor

We are excited to bring you the November/December issue of Love of Quilting! This issue features several cozy quilts that will keep you warm on a winters night. If you want to personalize your Holiday cards this year, we will … Continue reading →

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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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