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FONS & PORTER'S LOVE OF QUILTING

Monday, May 11th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Harvest Sky

It can be fun to re-visit quilt patterns you've previously done, re-creating them in fresh fabrics and with new techniques. On this episode, Sara Gallegos is joined by guest Elaine Theriault, who reworked her quilt, Harvest Sky, in exciting ways! A different take on the embroidered centerpieces, fresh colors, and different approaches to standard patchwork makes this quilt a brand-new experience!

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Harvest Sky

It can be fun to re-visit quilt patterns you've previously done, re-creating them in fresh fabrics and with new techniques. On this episode, Sara Gallegos is joined by guest Elaine Theriault, who reworked her quilt, Harvest Sky, in exciting ways! A different take on the embroidered centerpieces, fresh colors, and different approaches to standard patchwork makes this quilt a brand-new experience!

Monday, May 18th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Stitch Modes 101

What in the world are all these different stitch modes? New technology means new opportunities for creativity. but it can also be a source of confusion. Angela Huffman demystifies the various settings you may encounter on various longarm and midarm-style quilting machines, showing you the how, why, and when for each mode.

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Stitch Modes 101

What in the world are all these different stitch modes? New technology means new opportunities for creativity. but it can also be a source of confusion. Angela Huffman demystifies the various settings you may encounter on various longarm and midarm-style quilting machines, showing you the how, why, and when for each mode.

Monday, May 25th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Sunlight in the Window

This wall-hanging by Sharon Wasteney caught Sara Gallegos' eye with its unusual combination of standard patchwork and cathedral windows. Sharon used the quilting to secure the folded edge of the cathedral windows a technique Sara wanted to explore! Learn how to create this stunning, unique border on this episode of Love of Quilting.

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Sunlight in the Window

This wall-hanging by Sharon Wasteney caught Sara Gallegos' eye with its unusual combination of standard patchwork and cathedral windows. Sharon used the quilting to secure the folded edge of the cathedral windows a technique Sara wanted to explore! Learn how to create this stunning, unique border on this episode of Love of Quilting.

Monday, June 1st

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Fireside In Kalispell

Inspired by the landscapes, traditions, and natural wonders of Montana, Angela Huffman's quilt Fireside in Kalispell definitely has a Western vibe! Small changes to simple patchwork units have a big design impact when the secondary designs emerge. This quilt's dramatic design is created using basic, beginner-friendly techniques like Flying Geese, Quarter-Square Triangles, and HalfSquare Triangles. .. All in cozy flannels!

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Fireside In Kalispell

Inspired by the landscapes, traditions, and natural wonders of Montana, Angela Huffman's quilt Fireside in Kalispell definitely has a Western vibe! Small changes to simple patchwork units have a big design impact when the secondary designs emerge. This quilt's dramatic design is created using basic, beginner-friendly techniques like Flying Geese, Quarter-Square Triangles, and HalfSquare Triangles. .. All in cozy flannels!

Friday, June 5th

11:00pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Nature-Inspired Free-Motion

Let patchwork and nature-inspire your free-motion quilting! Angela Huffman uses the butterfly-shaped blocks in this quilt to guide her quilting choices, including fillers and floral motifs. You'll learn a little digitized quilting, and also hear tips about different backing fabrics that will come in handy!

Saturday, June 6th

12:00pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Nature-Inspired Free-Motion

Let patchwork and nature-inspire your free-motion quilting! Angela Huffman uses the butterfly-shaped blocks in this quilt to guide her quilting choices, including fillers and floral motifs. You'll learn a little digitized quilting, and also hear tips about different backing fabrics that will come in handy!

Sunday, June 7th

2:00pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Nature-Inspired Free-Motion

Let patchwork and nature-inspire your free-motion quilting! Angela Huffman uses the butterfly-shaped blocks in this quilt to guide her quilting choices, including fillers and floral motifs. You'll learn a little digitized quilting, and also hear tips about different backing fabrics that will come in handy!

Monday, June 8th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Lovely Day Folio Cover

Small, quilted projects are a good way to test new techniques or ideas. Sara's folio cover can be constructed with traditional methods to fit a tablet or a notebook, and is a wonderful place to practice free-motion quilting or machine embroidery. (Sara stitches out hidden notes to her daughters!) Use your stitches to inspire other with joyful messages!

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Lovely Day Folio Cover

Small, quilted projects are a good way to test new techniques or ideas. Sara's folio cover can be constructed with traditional methods to fit a tablet or a notebook, and is a wonderful place to practice free-motion quilting or machine embroidery. (Sara stitches out hidden notes to her daughters!) Use your stitches to inspire other with joyful messages!

Tuesday, June 9th

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Nature-Inspired Free-Motion

Let patchwork and nature-inspire your free-motion quilting! Angela Huffman uses the butterfly-shaped blocks in this quilt to guide her quilting choices, including fillers and floral motifs. You'll learn a little digitized quilting, and also hear tips about different backing fabrics that will come in handy!

Wednesday, June 10th

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Nature-Inspired Free-Motion

Let patchwork and nature-inspire your free-motion quilting! Angela Huffman uses the butterfly-shaped blocks in this quilt to guide her quilting choices, including fillers and floral motifs. You'll learn a little digitized quilting, and also hear tips about different backing fabrics that will come in handy!

Monday, June 15th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Row Your Bow

It's hard to imagine a better quilt for celebrating and learning about color! Joining Sara Gallegos is guest Diane Harris, whose row quilt, Row Your 'Bow, plays with the entire rainbow! In addition to some piecing and pressing advice that helps with the construction, Diane's knowledge of practical color theory will have you making confident choices about fabric and placement in no time!

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Row Your Bow

It's hard to imagine a better quilt for celebrating and learning about color! Joining Sara Gallegos is guest Diane Harris, whose row quilt, Row Your 'Bow, plays with the entire rainbow! In addition to some piecing and pressing advice that helps with the construction, Diane's knowledge of practical color theory will have you making confident choices about fabric and placement in no time!

Monday, June 22nd

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Victory Garden

This Quilt of Valor design by Kirsti Lea Schmits is a fresh take a flag design! The lovely flowers are a scrappy bouquet of applique. Sara Gallegos uses the design to teach some important lessons about fusible applique, including tips on placement, an overview of a few decorative stitches, and tips for quilting the final quilt.

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Victory Garden

This Quilt of Valor design by Kirsti Lea Schmits is a fresh take a flag design! The lovely flowers are a scrappy bouquet of applique. Sara Gallegos uses the design to teach some important lessons about fusible applique, including tips on placement, an overview of a few decorative stitches, and tips for quilting the final quilt.

Monday, June 29th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Cozy, Classic Flannel

Host Sara Gallegos was really inspired by the autumns of Michigan for this quilt! Based on a one-block design by Maria Umhey, Sara's version incorporates updated flannel fabrics. You'll learn tricks for dealing with thicker fabrics, and also how to quilt using straight-line quilting a less challenging alternative to stitch-in-the-ditch quilting.

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
Widescreen

Cozy, Classic Flannel

Host Sara Gallegos was really inspired by the autumns of Michigan for this quilt! Based on a one-block design by Maria Umhey, Sara's version incorporates updated flannel fabrics. You'll learn tricks for dealing with thicker fabrics, and also how to quilt using straight-line quilting a less challenging alternative to stitch-in-the-ditch quilting.