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, 8/22 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Lavender Roads

The lavender roads quilt showcases two unique blocks -- the blooming block and lattice block.

Mon, 8/24 at 6:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Applique Frayed-Edge Style

A quilt using raw-edge appliqué features a homespun look that is underscored by three non-traditional fabrics -- flannel, linen and "dobby" wovens -- tacked down with black thread.

Mon, 8/24 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Applique Frayed-Edge Style

A quilt using raw-edge appliqué features a homespun look that is underscored by three non-traditional fabrics -- flannel, linen and "dobby" wovens -- tacked down with black thread.

Sat, 8/29 at 9:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Sweet Relief Allergy Pillow

Constructing a lavender-and-flax filled pillow, from quilting the outside with a walking foot to constructing the envelope back.

Mon, 8/31 at 6:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Piecing With Patriotic Panels

Selecting fabrics to coordinate with a panel; when and how to miter strips; making sawtooth star blocks that can be swapped into almost any design.

Mon, 8/31 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Piecing With Patriotic Panels

Selecting fabrics to coordinate with a panel; when and how to miter strips; making sawtooth star blocks that can be swapped into almost any design.

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

Mon, 9/7 at 6:30 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Peppered Cotton Bed Quilt

Handling peppered cotton, a shot cotton fabric with a distinct warp and weave; the correct way to attach long strips to prevent waviness.

Mon, 9/7 at 12:30 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS Create

Peppered Cotton Bed Quilt

Handling peppered cotton, a shot cotton fabric with a distinct warp and weave; the correct way to attach long strips to prevent waviness.