Quick+Easy Quilts

Made by quilters for quilters, Fons & Porter's Quick + Easy Quilts features fast, yet dynamic projects combined with storytelling elements that make it unique. Filled with colorful projects and patterns, personal stories from the designers themselves, an occasional recipe, and the tips we love, Quick + Easy Quilts is a magazine for every quilter.

WELCOME TO QUILTING 101 • Back to school, anyone? Don't worry—there's no boring homework, no pop quizzes, and definitely no permission slips required! In this issue, we're heading into the classroom for fun-filled Quick + Easy quilting lessons.

Quick+Easy Quilts

beginner BOOT CAMP • Inspiration for the new quilter

POINT TAKEN • sharpen your skills

SEW EASY™ Paper Foundation Piecing

1, 2, 3, 4! • building blocks for baby

FRANK'S BUGS • a project for playful prints

Tips for Frank's Bugs

ask the EXPERTS • Top tips and favorites from our contributors

NAP TIME! • sweet dreams start here

SEW EASY™ Quick-Pieced Triangle-Squares

off the SHELF • Book, pattern, and fun quilting finds for the discriminating quilter.

QUILT MATH • multiply your skills

SUBMISSION INFO

HOW TO FACE A QUILT • A faced edge gives your quilt a smooth, contemporary look by turning the finished edges to the back instead of covering them with a traditional binding.

FRONTIER STAR • a timeless tribute

SEW EASY™ Binding a Quilt • Finish your quilt beautifully with this tried-and-true method for binding.

QUILT SIZES FOR STANDARD BEDS

tried+true PRODUCTS • New products and classic favorites–inspiration from our studio to yours!

PATCHED UP PUMPKINS • a scrappy harvest

SEW EAST™ Binding with Faux Piping • Add a pop of color to your binding with faux piping.

SEW EASY™ Stitch-and-Flip Corners • Use this technique to make this common block feature.

PRECISION & PINWHEELS • spin into fall

SEW EASY™ 8-at-a-Time Triangle-Squares • Use this method to make eight matching triangle-squares at the same time.

SEW EASY™ Making Bands • Strips are frequently sewn together to create a band, which you can cut into smaller segments.

25 Words You Should Know • Quilting has a language all its own—and if you've ever wondered why everyone is talking about “fat quarters” or “UFOs,” you're not alone! Whether you're new to quilting or need a quick refresher, this glossary will help you understand some of the most common quilting terms. Think of it as your little quilting dictionary, minus the pop quiz!

SEW EASY™ Managing Bulky Seams • These clever strategies can greatly reduce the bulk at seam intersections.