Typically, the closer spring gets, the longer our To-Do List gets, and consequently, the less ‘Me’ time there seems to be. That’s why purchasing a kit can often be the greatest gift to ourselves – they save us time, yet allow us to still create a very personalized gift for that special grandbaby-to-be, and/or that special soon-to-be bride and groom. Be sure to check out the March/April issue for some spectacular kits ranging from bold geometric designs that would be perfect for revamping a college dorm; to warm, traditional patterns that can put the ‘Welcome’ back into an uninspired guest room. Or, you can usher spring into your home by trying one or both of these two new kits featured in the March/April issue:

	Honeysuckle Harmony (page 5): blends vibrant jewel tones (this kit uses a tone-on-tone fabric group from the Mill House Transitions Collection), to create a stunning 53” x 69” throw. To order this kit visit ShopFonsandPorter.com.
	Tapestry Rose (page 57): is a lovely floral quilt kit (creates a finished 95” x 115” quilt) with a downloadable pattern from Northcott. To order this kit, visit ShopFonsandPorter.com.
	Or, if you just want to get your hands on some great new fabric, check out page 3 for a look at the new ‘Crystals’ collection by Paintbrush Studio. To order a 44 piece fat quarter pack of this versatile new collection, visit ShopFonsandPorter.com.

Also, don’t forget to do a little bargain shopping while visiting ShopFonsandPorter.com! As a Fons & Porter newsletter subscriber, here are two special bargains you can take advantage of for the next two weeks:

	The Uneven 9-Patch quilt kit is regularly priced at $52, but for a limited time it can be purchased for just $41.00. Just enter your sale code FPNEWS at checkout.
	And, a great little gift for yourself, or any quilting friend, would be our 120” tape measure (#FP7781) which we have temporarily marked down from $9.99 to a sale price of $7.49. Don’t forget to enter your sale code FPNEWS at checkout.

And, for some great online fun, don’t forget to mark your calendar for some quality ‘blogging-time’ with Jodie Davis. In honor of ‘National Quilting Day’, coming up on March 15, Jodie has planned an all-day quilting spree and she invites everyone to join her, either by sharing the experience through reading her ongoing blog, or you can really share the experience by quilting right along with her. Jodie is blogging about the upcoming event now, check out her blog at: QuiltersBlogs.com

If you’d like to sew along with Jodie on National Quilting Day, you can order the same quilt kit she will be working on: ‘Tiramisu’. You can get your copy of the pattern directly from Easy Quilts magazine, get your fabrics ready, and join the fun.

From a friend of Fons & Porter …

I enjoy your television show and your magazine very much. Since I have only been quilting for about four years, I have learned a great deal from you and look forward to each show and magazine. On the day before your show called, “Fabric Valentines” aired, my husband had just had emergency triple bypass heart surgery. I watched the show before I went to the hospital for the day. At the hospital gift shop, I found a cute stuffed bear, and that evening after I came home, I made a card with supplies I had on hand. The finished project sat by my husband’s bedside in the hospital and is now at home with him. Thanks for the wonderful idea. (I am pleased to say he is recovering well!) Thanks again for the many enjoyable hours of information that you provide! Sincerely Nancy C. Watts West Linn, Oregon

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