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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
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Fabric Strips Beach BagSaturday, April 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! -
Feather Love ISaturday, April 13
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1This episode-part one of a two-part series-Angela Huffman teaches you how to create a column-style quilt inspired by feathers called Feather Love, by Ramona Sorensen. In addition to the construction techniques, she explores changing to adapting the color palette, free-motion quilting on a home sewing machine, and how to work with an unusual, heat-resistant batting. -
Quilting Red, White, and BlueThursday, April 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, April 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! -
Flock TogetherSaturday, April 6
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Sara Gallegos is joined by guest Nadine Knecht on this episode to show quilters how you can expand your creative options through machine embroidery. Nadine takes a traditional pattern, Flock Together by Daphne Grieg, and makes it playground for stitching techniques, including basic applique in the hoop, creating a traditional hand-stitched look by machine, and adding dimensional silk flowers. -
A Pillowcase of Yo-YosThursday, April 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, March 30
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! -
Tulip FestivalSaturday, March 30
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Let your applique skills bloom! In this episode, Sara Gallegos shares her wall hanging inspired by the tulips of Holland, Michigan. You'll learn to create a center medallion with fusible, raw-edge applique, how to use decorative stitching to secure applique without puckers, and how to combine pieced and mitered borders to frame your floral center. -
Cozy, Classic FlannelThursday, March 28
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, March 23
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. -
Run for the RosesSaturday, March 23
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1It's Derby Day on "Love of Quilting"! In Angela Huffman's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, everyone stops to watch the Kentucky Derby, where the world's best thoroughbred horses 'Run for the Roses!' To commemorate that spectacular event, Angela designed this wall hanging featuring sweet Rosebud blocks. Of course, with the roses come the thorns! This thorn-inspired border, though, is soft and sweet. -
Victory GardenThursday, March 21
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1This 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. -
A Pillowcase of Yo-YosSaturday, March 16
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. -
Autumn AglowSaturday, March 16
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1Join Sara Gallegos and Angela Huffman as they navigate the world of batik fabric. Autumn Aglow, designed by Lori Miller, features a simple block that comes to life with the right colors and placement. In addition to learning about this quilt block, you'll also learn a little but about quilting-as-you-go with some unique decorative stitches! -
Row Your BowThursday, March 14
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1It'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! -
Cozy, Classic FlannelSaturday, March 9
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. -
Cozy MomentsSaturday, March 9
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1If there is a quilt that is guaranteed to make cold-weather nights cozy, it's one made from flannel! On this episode, Angela Huffman teaches you all about working with flannel in her quilt Cozy Moments. The diamond-style Log Cabin block features a lot of seams, but even with a thicker fabric like flannel, that's no problem with the tips Angela gives you! -
Lovely Day Folio CoverThursday, March 7
4:30 pm on UEN-TV 9.1Small, 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! -
Victory GardenSaturday, March 2
6:30 am on UEN-TV 9.1This 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. -
Pinwheels & PosiesSaturday, March 2
5:00 am on UEN-TV 9.1With Pinwheels and Posies, Sara Gallegos gets to celebrate for her favorite patchwork block-pinwheels! There are a lot of pinwheels in this quilt, and Sara has tips for making these units efficiently, as well as organizing them-some advice that goes a long way in the sewing room! In addition to learning all there is to know about pinwheels, you'll also learn how to tricks for sashing with cornerstones, and techniques for setting triangles.