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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

  • Quilted Postcard Swap

    Showcasing patchwork techniques in a small format; creating a postcard, incorporating scraps from the sewing room including fabric, thread, stabilizers and batting. (30 minutes)

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  • 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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  • Signed With Love

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

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  • Harvest Sky

    A different take on the harvest sky quilt includes different approaches to standard patchwork. (30 minutes)

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  • Stitch Modes 101

    Demystifying the various settings on longarm and midarm-style quilting machines. (30 minutes)

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  • Sunlight in the Window

    A wall hanging with an unusual combination of standard patchwork and cathedral windows. (30 minutes)

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  • Fireside in Kalispell

    Fireside in Kalispell quilt features a Western vibe and uses basic, beginner-friendly techniques like flying geese, quarter-square triangles and half-square triangles. (30 minutes)

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