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

• Serging Techniques for Quilters

  Using a serger to quilt-as-you-go and bind edges; Sadie's patchwork vest. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 @ 07:30AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

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• Tea Time

  A playful table topper features decorative stitches; working with layered applique; scallops and bias binding. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 @ 07:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 @ 1:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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• Cactus Basket

  Using bold, contemporary colors to reimagine a classic block from a vintage quilt; using foundation piecing; options for adapting the layout to create a personalized take on a classic design. (30 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 @ 07:30AM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo
  Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 @ 1:30PM ET	WNIT2 34.2	Stereo

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