Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting Season 3 Episodes

Episode 1

Beginning Beading for Quilters

Sat, Nov 1, 2003

Marianne Fons and Liz Porter introduce a hot new trend for embellishing quilts, including creating beaded words and beaded edging. They share examples made by Mary Stori.

Episode 2

Folk Art Wool Appliqué

Sat, Nov 8, 2003

Marianne Fons and Liz Porter discuss types of wool, thread, stitches, and designs perfect for primitive wool appliqué projects.

Episode 3

Fun Fused Color Study

Sat, Nov 15, 2003

Marianne Fons and Liz Porter's project is an art quilt perfect for non-artists, designed by Robbi Joy Ecklow. The little quilt features easy shapes and quick fused binding.

Episode 4

Machine Quilting Secrets

Sat, Nov 22, 2003

Marianne Fons and Liz Porter deliver a program much-requested by audiences-an introduction to machine quilting on a home sewing machine.

Episode 5

Herky Jerky Stitching

Sat, Nov 29, 2003

Liz Porter and Marianne Fons share a clever technique for machine appliqué that looks like stained glass. With guest Faith Reynolds, they demonstrate this technique with an embroidery module and also free-motion.

Episode 6

Flannel Patchwork

Sat, Dec 6, 2003

Marianne Fons and Liz Porter share lots of tips about working with flannel fabrics, including choosing blocks, cutting, pressing, and stitching patchwork.

Episode 7

Quilting the Quilt

Sat, Dec 13, 2003

Guest Marilyn Badger shares the results of a special longarm quilters' challenge. She also demonstrates a new gadget that facilitates stitching in small areas.

Episode 8

String Patchwork Stars

Sat, Dec 20, 2003

Liz Porter and Marianne Fons demonstrate a terrific method for a classic string star patchwork quilt made by Liz's daughter, Katie Porter. No set-in seams. No kidding.

Episode 9

Curing Curve-O-Phobia

Sat, Dec 27, 2003

Episode 10

New York Beauty

Sat, Jan 3, 2004

Episode 11

Easy Hourglass Units

Sat, Jan 10, 2004

Marianne Fons and Liz Porter share an easy-as-pie method for creating a versatile patchwork unit that pops up in lots of blocks and projects.

Episode 12

Fabric Motifs for Embroidery

Sat, Jan 17, 2004

With guest Faith Reynolds, Marianne Fons and Liz Porter demonstrate ways to draw inspiration from printed fabric motifs and how to use the digitized designs to create quilt projects.

Episode 13

Caring for Quilts

Sat, Jan 24, 2004

Marianne Fons and Liz Porter talk about ways to care for quilts, both old and new, in the home. They discuss safe methods for repairing, storing, and laundering quilts.