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Fons & Porter Design Wall — try every layout before sewing a seam
Fons & Porter Design Wall (60 x 72 in)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Planning layouts
- Small sewing spaces
- Quilting classes
- Under $30
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Why this gift works
The Fons & Porter Design Wall is a 60-by-72-inch flannel sheet backed with vinyl cloth. Quilt blocks and fabric stick to the flannel without pins or adhesive, and a printed 2-inch grid with 45-degree diagonal lines helps keep rows straight and set blocks on point. It folds up for storage, travel or classes. It is Dritz item 7860.
Deciding where each block goes is one of the best parts of quilting, and doing it on the floor is hard on the knees and harder on the pets. A design wall lets a quilter step back and see the whole layout, then fold it away when the room is needed.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A quilter in an apartment
- Someone who takes quilting classes
- A quilter planning layouts on the floor
Think twice if
- They have a permanent design wall
- They make mostly king-size quilts
The catch
Retailers disagree on whether hanging hardware is included, so plan on adhesive hooks; at 60 by 72 inches it is smaller than a full or queen quilt top; and several retailers showed it out of stock when checked.
Skip if they already have a permanent design wall in their sewing room.
Key specs
| Brand | Fons & Porter (Dritz) |
|---|---|
| Model | Design Wall, item 7860 |
| Size | 60 x 72 in |
| Surface | Flannel; blocks stick without pins |
| Backing | Vinyl cloth |
| Markings | 2 in grid, 45-degree diagonal lines |
| Storage | Folds up |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Its UPC is 072879078602.
- A reseller listing for the same item is separate; this link is the Dritz listing.
Why we like it
- Blocks stick without pins
- Printed grid and on-point lines
- Folds away
- Works in any room
What to look for in a quilt design wall
- Size. Bigger walls show whole tops; 60 x 72 in suits throw and lap quilts.
- Grid. A printed grid keeps rows straight.
- Portability. Foldable walls suit small rooms and classes.
Questions people ask
60 x 72 inches.
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