Piecing with Patriotic Panels
fons & porter's love of quilting

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. You'll hear tips about selecting fabrics to coordinate with your panel, when and how to miter strips, and how to make ever-useful Sawtooth Star blocks that can be swapped into most any design.

Duration: 28 minutes and 0 seconds

Episode Number: 4310

About 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.


Future Broadcast times for "Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting": (show all)

Mon, Mar 16 7:30 A.M. Shell Crossing     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Mar 16 1:30 P.M. Shell Crossing     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Mar 23 7:30 A.M. Sweet Happy Homes     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Mar 23 1:30 P.M. Sweet Happy Homes     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Mar 30 7:30 A.M. Arrow Point     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Mar 30 1:30 P.M. Arrow Point     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 6 7:30 A.M. Mostly North     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 6 1:30 P.M. Mostly North     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 13 7:30 A.M. Sea Glass Star     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 13 1:30 P.M. Sea Glass Star     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 20 7:30 A.M. Quilted Postcard Swap     NH Create (11.4)
Mon, Apr 20 1:30 P.M. Quilted Postcard Swap     NH Create (11.4)


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