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

Thu, 4/3 at 6:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

A Bounty of Bindings

Techniques needed for a successful binding; bias binding; creating perfect corners for double fold binding.

Thu, 4/3 at 12:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

A Bounty of Bindings

Techniques needed for a successful binding; bias binding; creating perfect corners for double fold binding.

Thu, 4/3 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

A Bounty of Bindings

Techniques needed for a successful binding; bias binding; creating perfect corners for double fold binding.

Sat, 4/5 at 6:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Brilliance

Exploring color theory while creating a quilted pillow; foundation-piecing; feed-dog quilting using a guide bar.

Sat, 4/5 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Machine Quilting and Big Stitch Binding

Thread best suited for machine quilting; methods for marking a design; hand-stitching binding.

Thu, 4/10 at 6:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Curved & Crazy

Two methods for creating crazy pieced fabric, then cutting and sewing it for the curved patchwork of the quilt block; thread options for the decorative stitching that defines crazy quilting; working with heavier threads.

Thu, 4/10 at 12:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Curved & Crazy

Two methods for creating crazy pieced fabric, then cutting and sewing it for the curved patchwork of the quilt block; thread options for the decorative stitching that defines crazy quilting; working with heavier threads.

Thu, 4/10 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Curved & Crazy

Two methods for creating crazy pieced fabric, then cutting and sewing it for the curved patchwork of the quilt block; thread options for the decorative stitching that defines crazy quilting; working with heavier threads.

Sat, 4/12 at 6:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Diamond Sparkle

Diamond sparkle, a unique creative quilt that feels both traditional and modern; making pieced diamonds.

Sat, 4/12 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Vinyl & Zipper Project Bag

Methods for constructing a zippered project bag with a see-through vinyl window; installing a zipper; embellishing the project bag.