FONS & PORTER’S LOVE OF QUILTING

#4101 Bountiful Sunflowers
The Dresden Plate block is a classic. On this episode, Sara Gallegos explores different wedges and appliqués to create Bountiful Sunflowers. You’ll learn two methods for cutting the different wedges: with self-made templates and with a ruler. For the center circles, you’ll learn curved piecing and windowing fusible appliqué. And it all comes together with straight-stitched top-stitching.

#4102 Twizzles
These patchwork blades reminded us of ice skate blades, so we named the quilt after a technical element in figure skating—the Twizzle. That move is challenging, but this quilt is not! Angela Huffman makes it all simple with stitch-and-flip corners, and pre-sashing the blocks. You’ll learn about using wide-back fabrics for piecing, how to work with ombre prints, and even pick up a few handy tips for piano key borders. This dazzling quilt will make your heart spin!

#4103 Tea Time
It’s Tea Time! This playful table topper is the perfect place to develop new skills! You’ll learn to play with decorative stitches for quilting, and working with layered appliqué. This table topper allows you to learn about scallops and bias binding, both of which are great quilting skills to have in your tool box.

#4104 Cactus Basket
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. You’ll learn how using foundation piecing opens up the possibility of unusual shapes and fussy-cut fabrics. You’ll also learn options for adapting the layout to create a fresh, personalized take on this classic design.

#4105 Point-to-Point Quilting
Whether working on a frame or on a sewing machine, finding a “hidden grid” based on the patchwork in your quilt helps with point-to-point designs—especially in quilt borders! This episode covers a series of basic motifs that can fill the space proportionally. You’ll also learn about computerized approaches for the same border designs.

#4106 New to the Zoo
In addition to being an adorable baby quilt, Sara Gallegos’ New to the Zoo is an ideal starter quilt! The quilt is constructed using the core quilting elements—half-square triangles, four-patches, and V-blocks—so you’ll master the essentials quickly. You’ll learn about fussy-cutting directional prints, and the merits of foundation piecing versus creating templates.

#4107 Petals on My Path
Angela Huffman’s quilt, Petals on My Path introduces some new units that create an unusual look. You’ll learn the clever tricks that simplify the construction, from adapting basic rulers to off-setting patches to create a specific effect. The two flowering quilt blocks and “sprout” style border will make it feel like summer has bloomed in your sewing space!

#4108 Opulent Crazy Quilting
During the height of their popularity in the Victorian era, Crazy Quilts were a place to show off quilters’ fanciest stitches, and that’s a tradition we’re happy to continue! Guest Katrina Walker designed bed scarf using the classic velvet, giving you all the tips you need to work this notoriously difficult fabric, from stabilizing to reinforcing seams. This opulent project is the perfect place to play with metallic threads and gorgeous stitches.

#4109 Turnstyle
Featuring two unusual quilt blocks, Sara Gallegos’ Turnstyle quilt relies on some fun techniques. The non-standard shapes require some precision cutting, and the delicate, directional column of Flying Geese is entirely foundation-pieced. Learn the techniques to achieve this bold design on this episode of “Love of Quilting.”

#4110 Lakeside Lanterns
Angela Huffman’s quilt, Lakeside Lanterns, was inspired by a vintage quilt she saw at a museum on her travels, but antique quilts don’t always have “friendly” math. On this episode, you’ll learn how thoughtful oversizing and careful trimming will simplify the quilt’s construction. Use updated techniques to achieve a traditional look!

#4111 Confetti Quilting
Confetti quilting is an unusual technique that creates a fun result—and uses up scraps! When this technique is paired with silk dupioni, and you bring in metallic thread and machine embroidery, the results are stunning! Learn how to use tulle netting and fusible web to secure the scraps of “confetti” with Sara Gallegos and guest Katrina Walker.

#4112 Shell Crossing
Shell Crossing is a two-block quilt featuring half-square triangles and strip sets. The techniques Sara Gallegos introduces are simple, and the effect is sweet. You’ll learn plenty of tips for bringing the blocks together, from cutting and pressing to joining to units. You’ll even learn a sure-fire method for creating bias binding, a skill every quilter should have.

#4113 Sweet Happy Homes
Create your own village on a couch pillow by incorporating personalized houses and trees in whatever fabrics and colors you like! For the construction, you’ll play with dimensional elements and a unique take on a Flying Geese unit. This episode also works with fusible appliqué and fussy cutting.