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13 Episodes 2008 - 2008
Episode 1
Sat, May 24, 2008
Instead of working with the standard 45-degree or 90-degree patchwork cuts, Marianne Fons and Liz Porter approach patchwork from a 'different angle' with the hexagon block. Learn to cut, sew, and join this unusually shaped quilt block.
Episode 2
Sat, May 31, 2008
Create a lighthearted quilt that will bring a smile to your face. Marianne Fons and Liz Porter show how to window fusible appliqué, how to do a variety of machine appliqué techniques, and how to use log cabin blocks to make a border.
Episode 3
Sat, Jun 7, 2008
Guest Heidi Kaisand shares tips useful to a beginning longarm machine quilter, including which quilts to use for practice, the importance of thread color and the right backing fabric, and easy designs for beginning machine quilting.
Episode 4
Sat, Jun 14, 2008
Marianne Fons and Liz Porter demonstrate quilt-as-you-go methods. Learn to to cut block segments from a strip set, to sew and quilt your blocks simultaneously, and to use appliqué strips to cover seams.
Episode 5
Sat, Jun 21, 2008
Marianne Fons is joined by guest Susan Fears to showcase her quilt, Wall Flowers. Learn to use blanket stitching for raw edge appliqué, how to edit designs on embroidery software, and how to accurately stitch inside an appliqué shape.
Episode 6
Sat, Jun 28, 2008
Learn to sew a nice big tote-big enough for cutting mat, a large ruler, all the supplies you need for a workshop. Lessons include making simple handles, binding to finish raw edges, and using scraps to make a matching mini bag.
Episode 7
Sat, Jul 5, 2008
Marianne Fons and Liz Porter showcase baby quilts, and key techniques to create them including making a variety of small blocks, cutting half square triangles using the half and quarter ruler, and cutting setting triangles.
Episode 8
Sat, Jul 12, 2008
Jodie Davis goes on location to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia for a behind-the-scenes tour of the textile archives. Learn the process of going from a historic textile to fabrics that quilters can use today.
Episode 9
Sat, Jul 19, 2008
Inspired by Colonial Williamsburg, Marianne Fons and Liz Porter teach a quilt design that stands the test of time: the Basket block. Learn to make half-square triangles two ways and to use triangle trimmers for accurate patchwork.
Episode 10
Sat, Jul 26, 2008
The quilt Bandana Beauty features patchwork blocks as well as a large, challenging appliqué design. Learn how to create the symmetrical appliqué block, how to position appliqué pieces, and how to hand-embroider a stem stitch design.
Episode 11
Sat, Aug 2, 2008
Even if you love big quilts, small quilts can be fun and quick to make. Learn to do easy diagonal seam piecing, how to make patchwork leaves that look like appliqué, and how to strip-piece a checkerboard border.
Episode 12
Sat, Aug 9, 2008
Liz Porter is joined by guest Susan Fears to teach innovative techniques using Paintsticks, machine embroidery, and free motion quilting.
Episode 13
Sat, Aug 16, 2008
Buggy Days by Terry Adams uses yo-yos and fusible appliqué for an adorable quilt. Marianne Fons and Liz Porter teach all the techniques necessary for this fun quilt.