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

  • Shine Bright

    Double Irish chain design showcases black and white checkerboards; adding sparkle with rainbow-hued friendship stars; adding a scrappy flange binding in a rainbow of colors. (30 minutes)

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  • Starring Y-Seams

    Author and designer Lindlee Smith breaks down how to sew diamonds and Y-seams. (30 minutes)

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  • Signed With Love

    Commemorating an event with a signature quilt that features autographs; preparing fabric for autographs. (30 minutes)

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  • On-Point Illusion

    Building strip set skills, including proper cutting and pressing, popped intersections and nested seams; color theory; how gradation of fabrics creates an illusion of seamless shifting values. (30 minutes)

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