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, 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.

Thu, Oct 30 7:00 A.M. Boho Bliss     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman's fun quilt, Boho Bliss, requires a little strategic color placement to achieve the striking design.

Thu, Oct 30 1:00 P.M. Boho Bliss     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman's fun quilt, Boho Bliss, requires a little strategic color placement to achieve the striking design.

Thu, Oct 30 3:00 P.M. Boho Bliss     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman's fun quilt, Boho Bliss, requires a little strategic color placement to achieve the striking design.

Sat, Nov 1 7:00 A.M. Winter Woodland     NH Create (11.4)

Sara Gallegos takes you on a wintery walk through the Michigan woods.

Mon, Nov 3 7:00 A.M. Rope & Cable Motifs for Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

Rope and cable motifs are classic way to quilt sashing and borders.

Mon, Nov 3 1:00 P.M. Rope & Cable Motifs for Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

Rope and cable motifs are classic way to quilt sashing and borders.

Mon, Nov 3 3:00 P.M. Rope & Cable Motifs for Quilting     NH Create (11.4)

Rope and cable motifs are classic way to quilt sashing and borders.

Thu, Nov 6 7:00 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, Nov 6 1:00 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, Nov 6 3:00 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!

Sat, Nov 8 7:00 A.M. Carolina Blooms, Part 1     NH Create (11.4)

Carolina Blooms by Jocelyn Karran is a treasure trove of quilt blocks.

Mon, Nov 10 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!

Mon, Nov 10 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!

Mon, Nov 10 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!

Thu, Nov 13 7:00 A.M. Twilight Stars     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Nov 13 1:00 P.M. Twilight Stars     NH Create (11.4)

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

Thu, Nov 13 3:00 P.M. Twilight Stars     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Nov 15 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.

Mon, Nov 17 7:00 A.M. If You've Got It....     NH Create (11.4)

It's our swimwear episode!

Mon, Nov 17 1:00 P.M. If You've Got It....     NH Create (11.4)

It's our swimwear episode!

Mon, Nov 17 3:00 P.M. If You've Got It....     NH Create (11.4)

It's our swimwear episode!

Thu, Nov 20 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, Nov 20 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, Nov 20 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, Nov 22 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.

Mon, Nov 24 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.

Mon, Nov 24 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.

Mon, Nov 24 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.

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