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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

  • Dimensional Patchwork Pinwheel

    A "gift box" quilt block features a three-dimensional pinwheel as a bow; how to audition free-motion designs using a vinyl cover sheet and dry erase marker; a unique approach to facing a quilt for a clean edge. (30 minutes)

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  • Sewing a Rope Bowl

    Methods for constructing a three-dimensional rope bowl on the sewing machine; embellishing the bowl. (30 minutes)

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  • Serging Techniques for Quilters

    Using a serger to quilt-as-you-go and bind edges; Sadie's patchwork vest. (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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  • 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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  • Embellished Springtime

    Two quilts -- the springtime flutters and tulip tour -- feature unusually embellished quilt blocks: a satin-stitched hot air balloon and a butterfly with a ribbon body; adding trim to binding. (30 minutes)

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  • Fun With Free-Motion Fillers

    Different designs that can stand alone as edge-to-edge motifs or can be used to creatively fill spaces. (30 minutes)

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  • Applique Three Ways

    Three approaches to applique for intricate motifs -- reverse applique, fusible raw-edge applique and fusible turned-edge applique. (30 minutes)

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  • Cutting Mat Bag

    A cutting mat bag featuring fat quarters and fusible batting, stepping out key elements of construction so you can make and customize your own version, from pockets to handles. (30 minutes)

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  • Tied to You

    A sentimental keepsake table runner made from men's ties; deconstructing ties; creating an unusual template. (30 minutes)

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  • Mulberry Grove

    Mulberry Grove quilt; tips for working with scrappy fabric collections; various ways to sash. (30 minutes)

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