Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Marianne Fons & daughter, Mary Fons, showcase their passion for quilting through in-depth demonstrations on a variety of quilting topics. Beginner or expert, viewers with a love of quilting will be inspired by their tips, designs and techniques.

Thu, May 15 7:00 A.M. Carolina Blooms, Part 2     NH Create (11.4)

Baskets and blooms, Y-seams and U-seams-part two of Carolina Blooms includes some next level patchwork!

Thu, May 15 1:00 P.M. Carolina Blooms, Part 2     NH Create (11.4)

Baskets and blooms, Y-seams and U-seams-part two of Carolina Blooms includes some next level patchwork!

Thu, May 15 3:00 P.M. Carolina Blooms, Part 2     NH Create (11.4)

Baskets and blooms, Y-seams and U-seams-part two of Carolina Blooms includes some next level patchwork!

Sat, May 17 7:00 A.M. Twilight Stars     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman's Twilight Stars quilt is an instant classic.

Thu, May 22 7:00 A.M. Sewing A Rope Bowl     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Elaine Theriault joins Sara Gallegos to teach methods for constructing a three-dimensional rope bowl on the sewing machine.

Thu, May 22 1:00 P.M. Sewing A Rope Bowl     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Elaine Theriault joins Sara Gallegos to teach methods for constructing a three-dimensional rope bowl on the sewing machine.

Thu, May 22 3:00 P.M. Sewing A Rope Bowl     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Elaine Theriault joins Sara Gallegos to teach methods for constructing a three-dimensional rope bowl on the sewing machine.

Sat, May 24 7:00 A.M. If You've Got It....     NH Create (11.4)

It's our swimwear episode!

Thu, May 29 7:00 A.M. Diy Quilt Repairs     NH Create (11.4)

Over the years, guest Robin O'Neil has repaired many quilts for quilters, and every time, she tells them, "You can do this yourself, you know.

Thu, May 29 1:00 P.M. Diy Quilt Repairs     NH Create (11.4)

Over the years, guest Robin O'Neil has repaired many quilts for quilters, and every time, she tells them, "You can do this yourself, you know.

Thu, May 29 3:00 P.M. Diy Quilt Repairs     NH Create (11.4)

Over the years, guest Robin O'Neil has repaired many quilts for quilters, and every time, she tells them, "You can do this yourself, you know.

Sat, May 31 7:00 A.M. Machine Quilting and Big Stitch Binding     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman pairs machine quilting with hand quilting in this episode.

Thu, Jun 5 7:00 A.M. Vinyl & Zipper Project Bag     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Elaine Theriault joins Sara Gallegos on today's episode to teach methods to construct a zippered project bag with a see-through vinyl window.

Thu, Jun 5 1:00 P.M. Vinyl & Zipper Project Bag     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Elaine Theriault joins Sara Gallegos on today's episode to teach methods to construct a zippered project bag with a see-through vinyl window.

Thu, Jun 5 3:00 P.M. Vinyl & Zipper Project Bag     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Elaine Theriault joins Sara Gallegos on today's episode to teach methods to construct a zippered project bag with a see-through vinyl window.

Sat, Jun 7 7:00 A.M. Sew Happy     NH Create (11.4)

The quilt on this episode is called 'Sew Happy,' and you'll see exactly why!

Thu, Jun 12 7:00 A.M. Bountiful Sunflowers     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Jun 12 1:00 P.M. Bountiful Sunflowers     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Jun 12 3:00 P.M. Bountiful Sunflowers     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Jun 14 7:00 A.M. Twizzles     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Jun 19 7:00 A.M. Tea Time     NH Create (11.4)

It's Tea Time!

Thu, Jun 19 1:00 P.M. Tea Time     NH Create (11.4)

It's Tea Time!

Thu, Jun 19 3:00 P.M. Tea Time     NH Create (11.4)

It's Tea Time!

Sat, Jun 21 7:00 A.M. Cactus Basket     NH Create (11.4)

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 colors.

Thu, Jun 26 7:00 A.M. Point-To-Point Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

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-especially in quilt borders!

Thu, Jun 26 1:00 P.M. Point-To-Point Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

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-especially in quilt borders!

Thu, Jun 26 3:00 P.M. Point-To-Point Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

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-especially in quilt borders!

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