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Season 47 – Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

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Hosts Sara Gallegos and Angela Huffman work with guests to explore quilting ideas, both old and new, in this series from Iowa Public Television. Whether a beginner or an expert, quilters of all levels will learn something from the tips, techniques and designs featured on this show. Segments from the series include two quilts that feature a diagonally set log cabin design, a small quilt constructed with English paper piecing, a breakdown of a medallion-style quilt into simple lessons, and how to resize a quilt block into larger and smaller versions.
Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting — Season 47

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Sara Gallegos

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Angela Huffman

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Lindlee Smith

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Episode 1 Aired Jan 15, 2026 We Are Connected A festive take on a classic quilt which features one core block in two colorways; a piecing challenge with directional fabrics. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 22, 2026 Passion Flower Quilting big and fast with the passion flower design; dealing with big seams; creating large templates. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 29, 2026 Starring Y-Seams Author and designer Lindlee Smith breaks down how to sew diamonds and Y-seams. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 5, 2026 On-Point Illusion Building strip set skills, including proper cutting and pressing, popped intersections and nested seams; color theory; how gradation of fabrics creates an illusion of seamless shifting values. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 12, 2026 Quilt Upcycling: Indigo and Zippers Dyeing a "cutter quilt" in an indigo bath; installing zippers and working with bulky seams; a stylish belt bag brings new life to unsalvageable quilts. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 19, 2026 Tubular Techniques Using leftover pre-cut fabric and batting strips to create a 3-dimensional, stacked cylinder perfect for a tote, basket, tub or carry-all; creating tubes; decorative stitching options. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 26, 2026 Fair Charm A one-block design that relies on floppy corners, ombre fabric and floating stars. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 3, 2026 Cascades Fall Foliage The three block cascades fall foliage quilt features falling leaves, patchwork chains and a pieced border. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 4, 2026 Mix-and-Match Materials Clever methods for creating patchwork with silk, leather, denim and other bulky fabrics; constructing a laptop sleeve with bound edges and a button closure. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 5, 2026 New England Afternoon Customizing the "barn block" with string piecing and double flippy corners. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 6, 2026 Exploring Custom Quilting Combining free-motion, ruler work and computerized quilting for the passion flower quilt. Details Episode 12 Aired Mar 9, 2026 Lights of Hope The table runner called lights of hope features lighthouses fussy-cut from a fabric print; playing with on-point fussy cutting; how to piece dense points; incorporating a quick mitered border. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 10, 2026 Meadow Whirl The meadow whirl quilt design celebrates pink and polka dots, as well as Angela Huffman's love of floating patchwork. Details

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 15, 2026