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.

Sat, Jul 5 12:30 A.M. A Scrappy Boro Box     NH Create (11.4)

The Japanese tradition of boro bags ("boro" is the Japanese word for "visible mending") is a wonderful way to expand your scrap quilting joy!

Sat, Jul 5 7:00 A.M. Opulent Crazy Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

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!

Sat, Jul 5 1:30 P.M. A Scrappy Boro Box     NH Create (11.4)

The Japanese tradition of boro bags ("boro" is the Japanese word for "visible mending") is a wonderful way to expand your scrap quilting joy!

Sun, Jul 6 3:30 P.M. A Scrappy Boro Box     NH Create (11.4)

The Japanese tradition of boro bags ("boro" is the Japanese word for "visible mending") is a wonderful way to expand your scrap quilting joy!

Wed, Jul 9 9:30 P.M. A Scrappy Boro Box     NH Create (11.4)

The Japanese tradition of boro bags ("boro" is the Japanese word for "visible mending") is a wonderful way to expand your scrap quilting joy!

Thu, Jul 10 2:30 A.M. A Scrappy Boro Box     NH Create (11.4)

The Japanese tradition of boro bags ("boro" is the Japanese word for "visible mending") is a wonderful way to expand your scrap quilting joy!

Thu, Jul 10 7:00 A.M. Turnstyle     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Jul 10 1:00 P.M. Turnstyle     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Jul 10 3:00 P.M. Turnstyle     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Jul 12 7:00 A.M. Lakeside Lanterns     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Thu, Jul 17 7:00 A.M. Confetti Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Jul 17 1:00 P.M. Confetti Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Jul 17 3:00 P.M. Confetti Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Jul 19 7:00 A.M. Shell Crossing     NH Create (11.4)

Shell Crossing is a two-block quilt featuring half-square triangles and strip sets.

Thu, Jul 24 7:00 A.M. Sweet Happy Homes     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Jul 24 1:00 P.M. Sweet Happy Homes     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Jul 24 3:00 P.M. Sweet Happy Homes     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Jul 25 9:00 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!

Fri, Jul 25 11:00 P.M. Stitch Modes 101     NH Create (11.4)

What in the world are all these different stitch modes? New technology means new opportunities for creativity.

Sat, Jul 26 1:00 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.

Sat, Jul 26 7:00 A.M. Arrow Point     NH Create (11.4)

The Arrowhead quilt block made its debut in 1941, and was pieced using individually cut patches, which can be tedious.

Sat, Jul 26 10:00 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!

Sat, Jul 26 12:00 P.M. Stitch Modes 101     NH Create (11.4)

What in the world are all these different stitch modes? New technology means new opportunities for creativity.

Sat, Jul 26 2:00 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.

Sun, Jul 27 12:00 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!

Sun, Jul 27 2:00 P.M. Stitch Modes 101     NH Create (11.4)

What in the world are all these different stitch modes? New technology means new opportunities for creativity.

Sun, Jul 27 4:00 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.

Sun, Jul 27 9:00 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!

Mon, Jul 28 2:00 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!

Tue, Jul 29 9:00 P.M. Stitch Modes 101     NH Create (11.4)

What in the world are all these different stitch modes? New technology means new opportunities for creativity.

Wed, Jul 30 2:00 A.M. Stitch Modes 101     NH Create (11.4)

What in the world are all these different stitch modes? New technology means new opportunities for creativity.

Thu, Jul 31 7:00 A.M. Mostly North     NH Create (11.4)

Sara Gallegos' "challenge" quilt for this season was a Mariner's Compass, which is a traditionally advanced patchwork design.

Thu, Jul 31 1:00 P.M. Mostly North     NH Create (11.4)

Sara Gallegos' "challenge" quilt for this season was a Mariner's Compass, which is a traditionally advanced patchwork design.

Thu, Jul 31 3:00 P.M. Mostly North     NH Create (11.4)

Sara Gallegos' "challenge" quilt for this season was a Mariner's Compass, which is a traditionally advanced patchwork design.

Thu, Jul 31 9:00 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.

Fri, Aug 1 2:00 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.

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