• PBS
    • 42m
    • United States
    • Home And Garden, Special Interest
    The public television series Fons & Porter's "Love of Quilting" was originally hosted by Marianne Fons and Liz Porter and a co-production with Iowa Public Television. During the 1600 Series, Mary Fons began co-hositng with Marianne. Liz comes back once in while to make guest appearances on "Love of Quilting", so look for Liz on recent episodes. When planning the episodes for the 13-part series, projects and techniques are chosen to demonstrate many different aspects of quiltmaking. Our goal is for every episode to teach you a new trick or method that will make your own quilting easier, more accurate, and more fun. Marianne and Mary are constantly planning a new series and would love to hear your comments about previous programs and any suggestions you have for new programs!

    13 episodes

    Season Premiere

    41x01 Bountiful Sunflowers

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    The Dresden Plate block is a classic. On this episode, Sara Gallegos explores different wedges and appliqués to create Bountiful Sunflowers...

    41x02 Twizzles

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    These patchwork blades reminded us of ice skate blades, so we named the quilt after a technical element in figure skating—the Twizzle.

    41x03 Tea Time

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    It’s Tea Time! This playful table topper is the perfect place to develop new skills!

    41x04 Cactus Basket

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    On this episode of Love of Quilting, guest Gigi Levsen takes a classic block from a vintage quilt and re-imagines it using bold, contemporary color

    Whether working on a frame or on a sewing machine, finding a “hidden grid” based on the patchwork in your quilt helps with point-to-point designs...

    41x06 New to the Zoo

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    In addition to being an adorable baby quilt, Sara Gallegos’ New to the Zoo is an ideal starter quilt!

    41x07 Petals on My Path

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    Angela Huffman’s quilt, Petals on My Path introduces some new units that create an unusual look.

    41x08 Opulent Crazy Quilting

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    During the height of their popularity in the Victorian era, Crazy Quilts were a place to show off quilters’ fanciest stitches, and that’s a tradition we’re happy to continue!

    41x09 Turnstyle

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    Featuring two unusual quilt blocks, Sara Gallegos’ Turnstyle quilt relies on some fun techniques.

    41x10 Lakeside Lanterns

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    Angela Huffman’s quilt, Lakeside Lanterns, was inspired by a vintage quilt she saw at a museum on her travels, but antique quilts don’t always have “friendly” math.

    41x11 Confetti Quilting

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    Confetti quilting is an unusual technique that creates a fun result—and uses up scraps!

    41x12 Shell Crossing

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    Shell Crossing is a two-block quilt featuring half-square triangles and strip sets. The techniques Sara Gallegos introduces are simple, and the effect is sweet.

    41x13 Sweet Happy Homes

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    Create your own village on a couch pillow by incorporating personalized houses and trees in whatever fabrics and colors you like!

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