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FONS & PORTER'S LOVE OF QUILTING

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
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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.

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.

Monday, July 6th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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A Pillowcase of Yo-Yos

It's been a long time since we've created patchwork yo-yo's on Love of Quilting, and we'd forgotten how much fun they can be! This episode features a pillow with appliqued yo-yos designed by Denise Buchwalter-Losczyk. You'll learn about the different types of hand-sewing needles, see how to create yo-yo's using a gathering stitch, and then finally how to bring it all together in an adorable pillow.

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

A Pillowcase of Yo-Yos

It's been a long time since we've created patchwork yo-yo's on Love of Quilting, and we'd forgotten how much fun they can be! This episode features a pillow with appliqued yo-yos designed by Denise Buchwalter-Losczyk. You'll learn about the different types of hand-sewing needles, see how to create yo-yo's using a gathering stitch, and then finally how to bring it all together in an adorable pillow.

Monday, July 13th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Quilting Red, White, and Blue

To show the nation's gratitude, the Quilts of Valor Foundation awards quilts to veterans, wrapping them in well-earned love and pride. It's a cherished cause that many quilters are devoted to, and there's always a need for fresh quilt designs! Lori Thompson showcases United in Gratitude designed by Krisanne Watkins, a quilt that features quick techniques for a powerful result.

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Quilting Red, White, and Blue

To show the nation's gratitude, the Quilts of Valor Foundation awards quilts to veterans, wrapping them in well-earned love and pride. It's a cherished cause that many quilters are devoted to, and there's always a need for fresh quilt designs! Lori Thompson showcases United in Gratitude designed by Krisanne Watkins, a quilt that features quick techniques for a powerful result.

Monday, July 20th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Family Photos Quilt

Make a quilt that is a family photo album! Host Sara Gallegos demonstrates working with photo transfer fabric, giving you tips on how to frame, crop, and print photos. Her Star of the Family quilt features quilt blocks in two sizes to incorporate different photos. You'll get advice on fabric selection, patchwork techniques, and how to quilt the final design!

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Family Photos Quilt

Make a quilt that is a family photo album! Host Sara Gallegos demonstrates working with photo transfer fabric, giving you tips on how to frame, crop, and print photos. Her Star of the Family quilt features quilt blocks in two sizes to incorporate different photos. You'll get advice on fabric selection, patchwork techniques, and how to quilt the final design!

Monday, July 27th

7:30am on
Runtime: 00:29:00
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Embellish with Chenille

Host Angela Huffman shares a purr-tastic kitty quilt! Learn to make mix-and-match kitten quilt blocks, coordinating the fabrics for different types of cats. You'll also learn how to create whiskers using pre-packaged chenille strips layering them for extra fuzziness and use shank-style buttons for noses. Finish your quilt by stitching your kitty names using free-motion quilting!

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

Embellish with Chenille

Host Angela Huffman shares a purr-tastic kitty quilt! Learn to make mix-and-match kitten quilt blocks, coordinating the fabrics for different types of cats. You'll also learn how to create whiskers using pre-packaged chenille strips layering them for extra fuzziness and use shank-style buttons for noses. Finish your quilt by stitching your kitty names using free-motion quilting!