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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Description

Hosts Sara Gallegos and Angela Huffman work with guests to explore quilting ideas, both old and new, in this series from Iowa Public Television. Whether a beginner or an expert, quilters of all levels will learn something from the tips, techniques and designs featured on this show. Segments from the series include two quilts that feature a diagonally set log cabin design, a small quilt constructed with English paper piecing, a breakdown of a medallion-style quilt into simple lessons, and how to resize a quilt block into larger and smaller versions.

Upcoming Episodes

  • Cactus Basket

    Using bold, contemporary colors to reimagine a classic block from a vintage quilt; using foundation piecing; options for adapting the layout to create a personalized take on a classic design. (30 minutes)

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  • Tulip Dance

    Playing with curved piecing to make a Tulip Dance runner; testing two methods -- a three-pin method and a freezer paper template method. (30 minutes)

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  • Point-to-Point Quilting

    Finding a "hidden grid" based on a quilt's patchwork helps with point-to-point designs, especially in quilt borders; basic motifs that can fill the space; computerized approaches for border designs. (30 minutes)

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  • Pie a la Modern

    A variation of the American Pie quilt with a more modern color palette; different methods for strip cutting and fabric layouts; tips for nesting seams. (30 minutes)

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