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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting Season 28 Episodes

13 Episodes 2016 - 2016

Episode 1

Folk Dance

Sat, Jun 18, 2016

There are dozens of traditional quilt blocks and quilt block designs. Mary Fons and Marianne Fons guide you through the construction of the classic Pickle Dish quilt block, with tips that make your patchwork trouble-free.

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Episode 2

Kin Coterie

Sat, Jun 25, 2016

When you find a quilt block you love, does it also have a "sister" quilt block? Learn how you can creatively design a quilt using sister blocks as your inspiration with Patrick Lose and AnneMarie Chany.

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Episode 3

Valiant Eagle 3

Sat, Jul 2, 2016

Have you been curious about quilting with denim, velvet, taffeta, and knits? Mary Fons is joined by Jerry Granata, an award-winning quilter, who teaches the methods for working with alternative fabrics.

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Episode 4

Anna's Starflake

Sat, Jul 9, 2016

Striking designs are created through a variety of methods. Patrick Lose and Nancy McNally examine the fun of working with batiks, the steps taken in paper piecing quilts and the way to create a secondary design with sashing choices.

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Episode 5

Freshly Pieced Vegetables

Sat, Jul 16, 2016

The kitchen, being a place we spend so much time, is the perfect place to show off a pieced project. Mary Fons and Kelly Bowser teach techniques for foundation piecing that can be used for fanciful, garden-inspired kitchen decor.

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Episode 6

Picnic in Provence

Sat, Jul 23, 2016

Picnic in Provence is definitely an eye-catching classic. Patrick Lose, Joanie Holton, and Melanie Greseth discuss the construction of this diagonally set quilt, demonstrate appliqué, and provide tips on finishing a quilt.

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Episode 7

New Hampshire Nights

Sat, Jul 30, 2016

Marianne Fons loves to collect reproduction prints and tiny shirting prints, and combined them to create a soothing, classic quilt. Inspired by a house guest from New Hampshire, this traditional quilt was sashed with stars.

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Episode 8

Autumn Starshine

Sat, Aug 6, 2016

Autumn Starshine is a great example of capturing that fall palette in a quilt. Patrick Lose and Lynette Jensen present techniques for making star quilt blocks and piecing perfect borders.

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Episode 9

Res, White and Gratitude

Sat, Aug 13, 2016

A patriotic quilt is a tangible way to show your heartfelt gratitude for armed service members. Mary Fons and Marianne Fons construct a quilt that can be used as a base for various patriotic quilts.

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Episode 10

Quilting with an Accent: Embellishment Techniques

Sat, Aug 20, 2016

Your patchwork can be enhanced and accented. Mary Fons and her guest Jerry Granada discuss the tools at your disposal-from sewing machine needles to threads-and share techniques for generating a secondary layer of art.

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Episode 11

String Me Along

Sat, Aug 27, 2016

String piecing is a fun way to use leftover fabric scraps. Patrick Lose and Dodi Poulsen teach how to build blocks that jump off the design wall. This foundation piecing method frees you from the exacting math of traditional patchwork.

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Episode 12

Shattered Dresden

Sat, Sep 3, 2016

One of the most popular antique quilt designs, the Dresden Plate pattern takes on a modern flavor in this medallion style quilt. Patrick Lose is joined by Dodi Poulsen to teach techniques for making the design, including appliqué.

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Episode 13

Patchwork Inspired Free Motion Quilting

Sat, Sep 10, 2016

Mary Fons and Angela Huffman find inspiration within a traditionally pieced quilt top. Learn to isolate a quilt block, design a quilting motif, and then modify it for a smooth quilt path.

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