Fons & Porter sponsors still another project for Veterans and their families

Fons & Porter has long been and still is a major supporter of the Quilts of Valor program.
We are also teaming up with other sponsors to participate in Island Batik’s Quilted in Honor program, a fund raising initiative, which helps to support Operation Homefront.
We attended a reception at the Portland Quilt Market unveiling the program, including presentations from personnel that work directly with Operation Homefront to bring support to returning veterans and their families, especially those with hardships.
Eleanor Burns presented a quilt that she designed especially for the program to a returning wounded soldier and his family.
Rob Appell, also designed a quilt especially for the introduction

to the program. Rob is especially known for his applique and art quilt skills with ocean life.
If you would like to learn more about how you can participate in Quilted in Honor and Quilts of Valor, please visit Islandbatik.com or qovf.org.
Happy Quilting!

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New Warm Winter Blessings Block of the Month

Warm Winter Blessings Block of the Month will begin to ship in July. This is an 8 month program featuring Primitive Gatherings’ new Snowman Gathering collection and wool for the quilt top and binding.

Your first charge will begin in July, when the first kit ships. Kits will be automatically shipped and charged each month. Participation is limited so don’t delay!

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Love of Quilting July/August Fabric Giveaway

Love of Quilting July/August is on sale June 18th. This issue features a variety of quilts for all skill levels. Learn how to make a memory quilt, a patriotic quilt or a quilt of valor for a veteran, we show you how! Love of Quilting is available in many formats; print, digital, and print/digital subscription.

One Nation available as a quilt kit.
Lovin’ Miss Ashley available as a quilt kit.
Colonial Medallion
Candy Fireworks available as a quilt kit.
Liberty’s Stars available as a quilt kit.
Rock Island Campfires
Via Air Mail available as a quilt kit.
Cool Blue available as a quilt kit.
Jessica’s Rose Garden
Antique Broken Star free pattern download.
Writer’s Block
Anniversary Memories
To the Manor Grown available as a quilt kit.
Dance with Me free pattern download.

We are excited for you to see the projects in the July/August issue so as a thank you we are giving away a fat quarter bundle of Patriotic Prints. To enter the giveaway, please tell us which quilt inspires you to quilt for summer. Two lucky winners will be chosen at random. The contest will close at midnight on June 26th.

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Grand Opening: Save 15% at ShopQuilty.com

To Celebrate the Grand Opening of ShopQuilty.com, we are offering you 15% off your first order using the code FPSQ13. But hurry, this offer ends June 13th. We hope you enjoy browsing ShopQuilty.com for all your modern quilting supplies!

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Easy Quilts Fall Cover Survey

Take the Easy Quilts Cover Survey for a chance to win The Best of Fons & Porter: Tips & Techniques Book.

Click the image above to take the survey.

Thank you for helping us choose the cover of Easy Quilts Fall.

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Donate Quilts to Quilts for Kids to Help Children in Oklahoma

When disasters occur and we all wish to hide under a cover from the worry, fear and heartache, that’s when Quilts For Kids, Inc. comes to help.

We have all seen the news reels on the recent tornado activity that has devastated Moore Oklahoma and its neighboring counties.  When an elementary school collapses the first thing we do is cry for the children.  We often feel helpless and wish we could do something.

Quilts For Kids does just that.

They rally their forces of volunteers and donate their works of beauty – in this case to children who have lost everything.

There is no favorite stuffed animal – no grandma’s handmade quilt to sleep under – in fact no bed to sleep on!

What they will have is a patchwork quilt that will enable them to have companionship and cuddling.

Linda Arye, Founder and President is working directly with the DHS (department of Human Services) in Oklahoma.

Through a partnership with P&G and the Downy Touch of Comfort Program 1,300 quilts are getting into the hands of the childrenwho have been injured and are in the hospitals there.  The charity has many connections and is using them to make certain your quilts get to where they belong.

A child is waiting for a hug from you – Please send a quilt –it’s the next best thing!

Please consider making quilts (lap or crib size is fine) and donating them to:
Quilts For Kids, Inc.
494 Lincoln Hwy
Fairless Hills, PA 19030

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Save 15% at ShopFonsandPorter.com

In honor of Memorial Day, save 15% off everything at ShopFonsandPorter.com now through Monday, May 27th at 11:59PM PST. Enter promo code FPMD15. Click here to start shopping.

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Scrap Quilts Fabric Giveaway: Closed

We are excited to show you the quilts in the Scrap Quilts magazine from the editors at Fons & Porter. Many of the scrap quilts featured in this magazine have alternate size charts for your quilting convenience. Click the magazine cover to browse through the quilts before the magazine is on sale. You will also get to see the winning quilt in the Scrap Quilts Quilt Contest, Fiesta. Get your Scrap Quilts magazine at ShopFonsandPorter.com as a print or digital issue.

Please tell us which quilt you will use most of your fabric stash to make. Enter your comment in the comment box below and enter to win a 1930′s reproduction fabric fat quarter bundle.

Two lucky winners will be chosen at random. The contest will close at midnight on May 31, 2013. Good Luck!

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This contest is now closed, congratulations to our 2 winners:
Crystal M: Kaffe’s garden at night.
Melanie D: The strippy pyramid looks like a pretty nifty one that I’d love to try out! How did you know 1930′s reproduction fabrics were my favorite?


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ShopQuilty.com is Here

We are excited to announce that ShopQuilty.com is now available for your quilt shopping pleasure. Buy fabric by the yard, notions, magazines, quilt kits/patterns and more.

Fons & Porter and Shop Quilty share the same shopping cart and customer accounts so shop at both stores and check out in one transaction…it’s easy peasy!

We are headed to quilt market in Portland, Oregon today to find more great fabric and notions to share with you at ShopQuilty.com. Check back often to see what’s new.

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Quilty May/June Fat Quarter Giveaway: Closed

 

 

 

Quilty May/June is on sale now! Get Quilty at your favorite quilt shop or at ShopQuilty.com as a print or digital issue.

Rainbow Baby
Offset available as a quilt kit
Taggy Blanket
Modern Pinwheels
Super Star available as a quilt kit
Circle Circus
Stamped
Butter
Losing My Marbles
Petaled Bloom available as a quilt kit
Tree Everlasting available as a quilt kit
Play a Card available as a quilt kit
Ocean Front
Doll Quilt

As a thank you for checking out our quilt pages and for being such dedicated readers, we are giving away a fat quarter bundle of Hoffman California Fabrics Bali Handprints in Bubblegum. To enter the giveaway, tell us what you love most about Quilty magazine in the comments section below. One lucky winner will be chosen at random. The contest will close at midnight on May 29, 2013. Good Luck!

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This contest is now closed. Congratulations to Bonnie R: I love the look of the quilts you publish, they are modern and yet not plain. They are great with all types of fabrics.

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