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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting.

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

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.

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Sat, 1/17 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Triangle Trio

The construction of Triangle Trio, a quilt created entirely with 60-degree angles; three different approaches to cutting triangles.

Mon, 1/19 at 6:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

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.

Mon, 1/19 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

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.

Sat, 1/24 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Quilter's Playground

Quilter's Playground, a row quilt featuring blocks that showcase foundation piecing, fusible applique and quilting in the embroidery hoop.

Mon, 1/26 at 6:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

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.

Mon, 1/26 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

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.

Sat, 1/31 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

We Are Connected

A festive take on a classic quilt which features one core block in two colorways; a piecing challenge with directional fabrics.

Mon, 2/2 at 6:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

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.

Mon, 2/2 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

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.