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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
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Piecing with Patriotic PanelsSaturday, July 27
10:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1No 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. -
Fabric Strips Beach BagSaturday, July 27
8:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Sara Gallegos is joined by Sadie Metter, who introduces Love of Quilting viewers to some sewing techniques wonderfully adaptable to 2 1/2 strip rolls! On this episode, you'll learn to make a beach-style tote bag made from woven cotton strips. You'll also learn about interfacing types, attaching store-bought handles, and installing snaps. The end result will show off your patchwork style and add lots of techniques to your sewing skill set! -
Dresden Plates and Partial SeamsSaturday, July 27
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Angela Huffman re-imagines the Dresden Plate unit by combining it with partial seams. The end result is a sweet, floral quilt that has a dynamic pinwheel effect. You'll learn how to make beautiful Dresden Plate blades with careful cutting and precise pressing, and you'll be able to frame out the final blocks with Irish Chain blocks in a "controlled scrappy" style. -
Point-To-Point QuiltingSaturday, July 27
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Whether 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. -
BeachcomberFriday, July 26
11:00 pm on UEN-TV 9.1The traditional Storm at Sea quilt pattern is a rewarding challenge! The soft, sweet colors in this quilt look like the shells washed ashore after a storm at sea. Sara Gallegos finds methods to simplify the traditionally challenging design, including foundation piecing and die-cutting. -
Piecing with Patriotic PanelsFriday, July 26
9:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1No 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. -
Fabric Strips Beach BagFriday, July 26
7:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Sara Gallegos is joined by Sadie Metter, who introduces Love of Quilting viewers to some sewing techniques wonderfully adaptable to 2 1/2 strip rolls! On this episode, you'll learn to make a beach-style tote bag made from woven cotton strips. You'll also learn about interfacing types, attaching store-bought handles, and installing snaps. The end result will show off your patchwork style and add lots of techniques to your sewing skill set! -
Embellish with ChenilleThursday, July 25
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Host 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! -
Wool Applique on a Scalloped PillowSaturday, July 20
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1We're busy as a bee on this episode of Love of Quilting! For this bench pillow, host Sara Gallegos introduces wool applique with dimensional handwork! We'll also play with fusible applique to build a beehive shape, and we'll also build a few birdhouses using a little improvisation on the rooftops. Add some scalloped edges and a lap-backed pillow closure, and you have a 'Cozy Hive & Home'! -
Cactus BasketSaturday, July 20
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1On 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. -
Family Photos QuiltThursday, July 18
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Make 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! -
Fabric Strips Beach BagSaturday, July 13
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Sara Gallegos is joined by Sadie Metter, who introduces Love of Quilting viewers to some sewing techniques wonderfully adaptable to 2 1/2 strip rolls! On this episode, you'll learn to make a beach-style tote bag made from woven cotton strips. You'll also learn about interfacing types, attaching store-bought handles, and installing snaps. The end result will show off your patchwork style and add lots of techniques to your sewing skill set! -
Tea TimeSaturday, July 13
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1It'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 applique. 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. -
Quilting Red, White, and BlueThursday, July 11
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1To 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. -
Embellish with ChenilleSaturday, July 6
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host 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! -
TwizzlesSaturday, July 6
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1These 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! -
A Pillowcase of Yo-YosThursday, July 4
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1It'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. -
Family Photos QuiltSaturday, June 29
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Make 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! -
Bountiful SunflowersSaturday, June 29
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1The Dresden Plate block is a classic. On this episode, Sara Gallegos explores different wedges and appliques 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 applique. And it all comes together with straight-stitched topstitching. -
Cozy, Classic FlannelThursday, June 27
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Host 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. -
Quilting Red, White, and BlueSaturday, June 22
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1To 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. -
A Bit FishySaturday, June 22
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Guest Valerie Uland joins Sara Gallegos to show off a delightful, fish-inspired baby quilt! This underwater world is a wonderful place to explore techniques like windowing applique and decorative stitching. And best of all, a row quilt is a style that comes together quickly, so you're sure to have a quilt ready for the new baby's arrival! -
Dimensional Patchwork PinwheelThursday, June 20
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Host Sara Gallegos introduces a real party with this table topper! Designed by Stephanie Cunnyngham, this design features a "gift box" quilt block, each with a three-dimensional pinwheel as a bow! In addition to learning how to make these delightful quilt blocks, you'll learn how to audition free-motion designs using a vinyl cover sheet and a dry erase marker, and a unique approach to facing a quilt for a clean edge. -
A Pillowcase of Yo-YosSaturday, June 15
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1It'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. -
Flamingo StampedeSaturday, June 15
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1A gathering of flamingos is called a "flamboyance," and that accurately sums up Angela Huffman's flamingo-inspired quilt! In this episode, Angela teaches traditional techniques made easy, from the quilt blocks to the quilt border. -
Quilting Ghost BlocksThursday, June 13
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1In this episode, host Angela Huffman takes her pieced top from the previous show and quilts it! The open space is ideal for straight-line quilting with channel locks. You'll also see how to give to look of an "on-point" quilt block with stitching alone, and how see how Angela create stunning "ghost blocks" that mirror the patchwork. All of these designs can be quilted on a longarm or a home sewing machine! -
Cozy, Classic FlannelSaturday, June 8
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host 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. -
For The Love of PieSaturday, June 8
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Who doesn't love pie? Sara Gallegos teaches a table runner pattern from Natalie Cunnyngham featuring a delightful pie block! The patchwork can easily be adapted the pie of your choice, and Sara also shows you some options for customizing with machine embroidery. -
Peppered Cotton Bed QuiltThursday, June 6
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Peppered cotton is a "shot" cotton fabric with a distinct warp and weave. The shimmery effect makes a striking quilt, and has the added benefit of having no "wrong" side, so it's worth using...Even if it unravels easily! On this episode, you'll learn techniques for handling this fabric, hear strip-piecing and foundation piecing tips, and find out the correct way to attach long strips to prevent waviness. -
Dimensional Patchwork PinwheelSaturday, June 1
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1Host Sara Gallegos introduces a real party with this table topper! Designed by Stephanie Cunnyngham, this design features a "gift box" quilt block, each with a three-dimensional pinwheel as a bow! In addition to learning how to make these delightful quilt blocks, you'll learn how to audition free-motion designs using a vinyl cover sheet and a dry erase marker, and a unique approach to facing a quilt for a clean edge. -
Enchanted GardenSaturday, June 1
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Sara Gallegos is joined by guest Nadine Knecht, who teaches you how to take a simple hexagon design and really have a blast! You'll explore motif placement, using clip art and sewing stitches in an embroidery hoop, hand-coloring your own fabric, and even how to create a custom, laceedge flange.