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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

  • Quiet Reflection

    A quilt featuring dresden plates and Carolina lilies; tips on appliqué placement and decoratively stitched embellishment. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD
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  • 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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    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
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  • Blending Background Fillers

    Drawing a motif with some computerized help then blending all kinds of fillers into the background. (30 minutes)

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  • Chocolate Cherry Pie

    The original chocolate cherry pie quilt along with a twist to switch up the "ingredients"; using classic patchwork techniques for a sweet design. (30 minutes)

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    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
    WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
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