• 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

    9x01 Homespun Galaxy Quilt

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    In this episode, you’ll learn a quick way to make the hourglass units that become the star points on Liz Porter’s cozy, homespun quilt.

    9x02 Chenille Snuggle Quilt

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    Marianne and Liz share an easy method for making four-patch units, share tips on working with chenille fabrics, and show how to finish a quilt without binding.

    National educator Faith Reynolds shows how to design a quilt and plan the quilting with special software. She’ll also show machine quilting with a stitch regulator.

    9x04 Wool Appliqué Stitches

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    Fons & Porter show how to do an array of decorative embroidery stitches perfect for wool appliqué. Enjoy a “show & tell” of gorgeous wool projects to make.

    9x05 Peek-A-Boo Crib Quilt

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    Learn a nifty way to feature novelty fabrics in a reversible quilt-as-you-go.

    National sewing educator Joyce Drexler shows how to use fabric scraps and thread to make three-dimensional bowls. You’ll learn how to add yarn and other unique fibers. Click Here for directions to make this fun project.

    9x07 Flannel Brick Road

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    Learn how to choose fabrics for Bricks, a super simple quilt you can make when you need a quick gift. Liz and Marianne show several variations. Click Here for more information about this episode.

    9x08 Make a Quillow

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    Use fun, fabrics to make a quilt that folds up into a cozy sofa pillow when not in use. In this episode, Fons & Porter show you how to make a quillow any size you want.

    Learn how to use a non-stick pressing sheet and other tricks for preparing appliqué shapes for layered appliqué projects.

    Prizewinning longarm quilter Marilyn Badger demonstrates how to use the latest hand held attachments for customizing longarm quilting designs.

    9x11 Blue Streak Quilt

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    Marianne and Liz show a quick way to cut pieces for Split Nine Patch to make Marianne’s Blue Streak quilt. They share several setting variations.

    National sewing educator Faith Reynolds demonstrates how to prepare pieces for invisible machine appliqué stitching, how to do invisible stitching, and how to add free motion quilting with a stitch regulator.

    9x13 Rain Forest Quilt

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    Fons & Porter show a unique way to cut, stitch, and trip a one-seam block that has great design possibilities.

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