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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

  • Quilter's Playground

    Quilter's Playground, a row quilt featuring blocks that showcase foundation piecing, fusible applique and quilting in the embroidery hoop. (30 minutes)

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  • Mostly North

    Pairing the techniques of foundation piecing and curved piecing; creating the half blocks for a column style setting. (30 minutes)

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  • We Are Connected

    A festive take on a classic quilt which features one core block in two colorways; a piecing challenge with directional fabrics. (30 minutes)

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  • Sea Glass Star

    Sea glass star uses asymmetrical strip sets to create banded flying geese, which creates a medallion star. (30 minutes)

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  • Passion Flower

    Quilting big and fast with the passion flower design; dealing with big seams; creating large templates. (30 minutes)

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