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.

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Inspiration for the new quilter • Have you ever wished a block was a different size? How will you determine the size of the patches? Where to begin? It’s not as difficult as you might think—let’s get started!

FAST LANE • on your mark, get set, quilt!

Quick-Pieced Triangle-Squares • Use this method to make two matching triangle-squares at the same time.

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

SQUARED AGAIN • inspired by ripples

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS • raindrops are falling

Curved Piecing • This method, with just a dash of patience, will result in beautifully curved patchwork.

Paper Foundation Piecing • Piecing on foundation paper allows you to create complex or unusual designs with precision and ease.

ONE BIG STAR • stitch up a galaxy of triangle-squares

Quick-Pieced Triangle-Squares • Use this method to make two matching triangle-squares at the same time.

PATRIOTIC FRIENDS • twinkling stars on a sea of white

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

PARADISE AMONG THE TREES • inspired by Alias Grace

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

PICNIC STARS • a sunny quilt for warm days

Quick-Pieced Flying Geese Units • Try this method to make four perfect Flying Geese units at the same time.

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

VIOLETS UNDER THE HEDGE • big blocks with a petite name

Grandma’s Peanut Butter Bars

GEO GRID • a candy colored connection

CHEZ LUNA • vivid hues inspired by the sunrise

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

BALANCING ACT • perky pink patterns intertwine

Partial Seams • Some traditional blocks use this method to join patches and units around a central square.