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
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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)
See our full program schedule.Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT2 34.2 Stereo WNIT2 34.2 Stereo -
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)
See our full program schedule.Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD -
Point-to-Point Quilting
Finding a "hidden grid" based on a quilt's patchwork helps with point-to-point designs, especially in quilt borders; basic motifs that can fill the space; computerized approaches for border designs. (30 minutes)
See our full program schedule.Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT2 34.2 Stereo WNIT2 34.2 Stereo -
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)
See our full program schedule.Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT HDTV 34.1 Stereo HD -
New to the Zoo
Constructing a baby quilt using the core quilting elements -- half-square triangles, four-patches and V-blocks; fussy-cutting directorial prints; the merits of foundation piecing versus creating templates. (30 minutes)
See our full program schedule.Schedule Channel Audio HD WNIT2 34.2 Stereo WNIT2 34.2 Stereo
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