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, Dec 11 7:00 A.M. Tulip Dance     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman's Tulip Dance table runner is a sweet place to play with curved piecing.

Thu, Dec 11 1:00 P.M. Tulip Dance     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman's Tulip Dance table runner is a sweet place to play with curved piecing.

Thu, Dec 11 3:00 P.M. Tulip Dance     NH Create (11.4)

Angela Huffman's Tulip Dance table runner is a sweet place to play with curved piecing.

Thu, Dec 11 9:00 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.

Fri, Dec 12 2:00 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.

Sat, Dec 13 7:00 A.M. Pie a la Modern     NH Create (11.4)

Inspired by a Marianne Fons quilt called American Pie from the Love of Quilting TV archives, Sara Gallegos was determined to make a variation with a more modern color palette.

Mon, Dec 15 7:00 A.M. Fun with Free-Motion Fillers     NH Create (11.4)

Are you a quilter who finishes quilts on your home sewing machine? Build up your 'portfolio' of free-motion fillers with guest Catherine Redford, who has been teaching quilters how to quilt on a home sewing machine for years.

Mon, Dec 15 1:00 P.M. Fun with Free-Motion Fillers     NH Create (11.4)

Are you a quilter who finishes quilts on your home sewing machine? Build up your 'portfolio' of free-motion fillers with guest Catherine Redford, who has been teaching quilters how to quilt on a home sewing machine for years.

Mon, Dec 15 3:00 P.M. Fun with Free-Motion Fillers     NH Create (11.4)

Are you a quilter who finishes quilts on your home sewing machine? Build up your 'portfolio' of free-motion fillers with guest Catherine Redford, who has been teaching quilters how to quilt on a home sewing machine for years.

Thu, Dec 18 7:00 A.M. Applique Three Ways     NH Create (11.4)

Applique is a technique that can unlock astonishing levels of creativity and beauty.

Thu, Dec 18 1:00 P.M. Applique Three Ways     NH Create (11.4)

Applique is a technique that can unlock astonishing levels of creativity and beauty.

Thu, Dec 18 3:00 P.M. Applique Three Ways     NH Create (11.4)

Applique is a technique that can unlock astonishing levels of creativity and beauty.

Sat, Dec 20 7:00 A.M. Cutting Mat Bag     NH Create (11.4)

For your quilting adventures, you need the perfect quilter's tote!

Mon, Dec 22 7:00 A.M. Mulberry Grove     NH Create (11.4)

The Anvil quilt block is an heirloom design with wonderful creative potential.

Mon, Dec 22 1:00 P.M. Mulberry Grove     NH Create (11.4)

The Anvil quilt block is an heirloom design with wonderful creative potential.

Mon, Dec 22 3:00 P.M. Mulberry Grove     NH Create (11.4)

The Anvil quilt block is an heirloom design with wonderful creative potential.

Thu, Dec 25 7:00 A.M. Triangle Trio     NH Create (11.4)

Make the triangle the star of your quilt!

Thu, Dec 25 1:00 P.M. Triangle Trio     NH Create (11.4)

Make the triangle the star of your quilt!

Thu, Dec 25 3:00 P.M. Triangle Trio     NH Create (11.4)

Make the triangle the star of your quilt!

Sat, Dec 27 7:00 A.M. Quilter's Playground     NH Create (11.4)

Have fun on a 'Quilter's Playground' with Sara Gallegos and Angela Huffman!

Mon, Dec 29 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.

Mon, Dec 29 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.

Mon, Dec 29 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.

Thu, Jan 1 1:00 P.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, Jan 1 3:00 P.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.

Mon, Jan 5 7:30 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.

Mon, Jan 5 1:30 P.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.

Mon, Jan 12 7:30 A.M. Tea Time     NH Create (11.4)

It's Tea Time!

Mon, Jan 12 1:30 P.M. Tea Time     NH Create (11.4)

It's Tea Time!

Mon, Jan 19 7:30 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.

Mon, Jan 19 1:30 P.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.

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