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.

Sun, Sep 14 4:00 P.M. Sew Happy     NH Create (11.4)

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

Mon, Sep 15 7:00 A.M. Dresden Plates and Partial Seams     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman re-imagines the Dresden Plate unit by combining it with partial seams.

Mon, Sep 15 1:00 P.M. Dresden Plates and Partial Seams     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman re-imagines the Dresden Plate unit by combining it with partial seams.

Mon, Sep 15 3:00 P.M. Dresden Plates and Partial Seams     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman re-imagines the Dresden Plate unit by combining it with partial seams.

Mon, Sep 15 9:30 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.

Tue, Sep 16 2:30 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, Sep 18 7:00 A.M. Applique Frayed-Edge Style     NH Create (11.4)

Embrace the fray!

Thu, Sep 18 1:00 P.M. Applique Frayed-Edge Style     NH Create (11.4)

Embrace the fray!

Thu, Sep 18 3:00 P.M. Applique Frayed-Edge Style     NH Create (11.4)

Embrace the fray!

Thu, Sep 18 9:00 P.M. Sew Happy     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Sep 19 2:00 A.M. Sew Happy     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Sep 20 7:00 A.M. Piecing with Patriotic Panels     NH Create (11.4)

No two fabric panels are manufactured the same, so how do you adapt a quilt pattern to work with the panel YOU have? Lori Thompson, executive director, of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, joins us to explain why quilt panels are so popular with veterans, and how you can make simple adjustments to make the measurements work.

Mon, Sep 22 7:00 A.M. Peppered Cotton Bed Quilt     NH Create (11.4)

Peppered cotton is a "shot" cotton fabric with a distinct warp and weave.

Mon, Sep 22 1:00 P.M. Peppered Cotton Bed Quilt     NH Create (11.4)

Peppered cotton is a "shot" cotton fabric with a distinct warp and weave.

Mon, Sep 22 3:00 P.M. Peppered Cotton Bed Quilt     NH Create (11.4)

Peppered cotton is a "shot" cotton fabric with a distinct warp and weave.

Thu, Sep 25 7:00 A.M. Quilting Ghost Blocks     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, host Angela Huffman takes her pieced top from the previous show and quilts it!

Thu, Sep 25 1:00 P.M. Quilting Ghost Blocks     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, host Angela Huffman takes her pieced top from the previous show and quilts it!

Thu, Sep 25 3:00 P.M. Quilting Ghost Blocks     NH Create (11.4)

In this episode, host Angela Huffman takes her pieced top from the previous show and quilts it!

Sat, Sep 27 7:00 A.M. Dimensional Patchwork Pinwheel     NH Create (11.4)

Host Sara Gallegos introduces a real party with this table topper!

Mon, Sep 29 7:00 A.M. Chocolate Cherry Pie     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode, Sara Gallegos presents a quilt that is simply delicious, Chocolate Cherry Pie by Lynn Christenson.

Mon, Sep 29 1:00 P.M. Chocolate Cherry Pie     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode, Sara Gallegos presents a quilt that is simply delicious, Chocolate Cherry Pie by Lynn Christenson.

Mon, Sep 29 3:00 P.M. Chocolate Cherry Pie     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode, Sara Gallegos presents a quilt that is simply delicious, Chocolate Cherry Pie by Lynn Christenson.

Thu, Oct 2 7:00 A.M. Heartfall     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman fell for Heartfall, a quilt designed by Rachelle Craig with columns off-set falling quilt blocks.

Thu, Oct 2 1:00 P.M. Heartfall     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman fell for Heartfall, a quilt designed by Rachelle Craig with columns off-set falling quilt blocks.

Thu, Oct 2 3:00 P.M. Heartfall     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman fell for Heartfall, a quilt designed by Rachelle Craig with columns off-set falling quilt blocks.

Sat, Oct 4 7:00 A.M. Rainbow Geese     NH Create (11.4)

Rainbow Geese is a joyful, colorful quilt by Susan Deshensky, presented by Sara Gallegos.

Mon, Oct 6 7:00 A.M. Embroidered Spiral Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Nancy Bronstein joins Sara Gallegos on the set of Love of Quilting to share a fascinating technique embroidered spiral quilting!

Mon, Oct 6 1:00 P.M. Embroidered Spiral Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Nancy Bronstein joins Sara Gallegos on the set of Love of Quilting to share a fascinating technique embroidered spiral quilting!

Mon, Oct 6 3:00 P.M. Embroidered Spiral Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Nancy Bronstein joins Sara Gallegos on the set of Love of Quilting to share a fascinating technique embroidered spiral quilting!

Thu, Oct 9 7:00 A.M. Secret Meadow, Part 1     NH Create (11.4)

For the 25th anniversary of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, Angela Huffman created a medallion quilt that spans two episodes.

Thu, Oct 9 1:00 P.M. Secret Meadow, Part 1     NH Create (11.4)

For the 25th anniversary of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, Angela Huffman created a medallion quilt that spans two episodes.

Thu, Oct 9 3:00 P.M. Secret Meadow, Part 1     NH Create (11.4)

For the 25th anniversary of Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, Angela Huffman created a medallion quilt that spans two episodes.

Sat, Oct 11 7:00 A.M. Secret Meadow, Part 2     NH Create (11.4)

On part two of the 25th anniversary quilt, Secret Meadow, Angela presents a faux LeMoyne Star quilt block that comes together with surprising ease.

Mon, Oct 13 7:00 A.M. A Bounty of Bindings     NH Create (11.4)

Binding a quilt is that last finishing step for quilters, and an important one.

Mon, Oct 13 1:00 P.M. A Bounty of Bindings     NH Create (11.4)

Binding a quilt is that last finishing step for quilters, and an important one.

Mon, Oct 13 3:00 P.M. A Bounty of Bindings     NH Create (11.4)

Binding a quilt is that last finishing step for quilters, and an important one.

Thu, Oct 16 7:00 A.M. Brilliance     NH Create (11.4)

Explore color theory while creating a quilted pillow!

Thu, Oct 16 1:00 P.M. Brilliance     NH Create (11.4)

Explore color theory while creating a quilted pillow!

Thu, Oct 16 3:00 P.M. Brilliance     NH Create (11.4)

Explore color theory while creating a quilted pillow!

Sat, Oct 18 7:00 A.M. Curved & Crazy     NH Create (11.4)

Sara Gallegos loves a Pickle Dish design, and decided to get "crazy" with it!

Mon, Oct 20 7:00 A.M. Diamond Sparkle     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Gigi Levsen joins Sara Gallegos on this episode to teach Diamond Sparkle, a unique, creative quilt that is both feels both traditional and strikingly modern.

Mon, Oct 20 1:00 P.M. Diamond Sparkle     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Gigi Levsen joins Sara Gallegos on this episode to teach Diamond Sparkle, a unique, creative quilt that is both feels both traditional and strikingly modern.

Mon, Oct 20 3:00 P.M. Diamond Sparkle     NH Create (11.4)

Guest Gigi Levsen joins Sara Gallegos on this episode to teach Diamond Sparkle, a unique, creative quilt that is both feels both traditional and strikingly modern.

Thu, Oct 23 7:00 A.M. Nature-Inspired Free-Motion     NH Create (11.4)

Let patchwork and nature-inspire your free-motion quilting!

Thu, Oct 23 1:00 P.M. Nature-Inspired Free-Motion     NH Create (11.4)

Let patchwork and nature-inspire your free-motion quilting!

Thu, Oct 23 3:00 P.M. Nature-Inspired Free-Motion     NH Create (11.4)

Let patchwork and nature-inspire your free-motion quilting!

Sat, Oct 25 7:00 A.M. Patchwork Postcard     NH Create (11.4)

The patchwork postcards we featured on a previous series of Love of Quilting were so popular, we invited guest Nancy Bronstein to join us and try out a few more designs!

Mon, Oct 27 7:00 A.M. Banner     NH Create (11.4)

This Quilt of Valor designed by Krisanne Watkins features three fabrics and one block, and creates a wonderful optical illusion simply through the quilt block's placement.

Mon, Oct 27 1:00 P.M. Banner     NH Create (11.4)

This Quilt of Valor designed by Krisanne Watkins features three fabrics and one block, and creates a wonderful optical illusion simply through the quilt block's placement.

Mon, Oct 27 3:00 P.M. Banner     NH Create (11.4)

This Quilt of Valor designed by Krisanne Watkins features three fabrics and one block, and creates a wonderful optical illusion simply through the quilt block's placement.

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