 401 - Kid's Quilting Projects
In this episode, Liz and Marianne share nifty small sewing projects to create with kids. Requiring simple materials and not much time, these items, including a Swedish heart basket, are perfect for Scout troops, 4-H kids, or your own busy kids. (SMQ magazine, November '96 and January '97) |
 402 - Flannel Patchwork
In this episide, Marianne and Liz are making quilts from soft, cozy cotton flannels is a hot new trend among quiltmakers. The quilts can be homey, masculine, and bold. Fons & Porter give tips on working with flannel, including choosing patterns and setting up your machine. (SMQ magazine, November '96) |
 403 - Sugar Plum Christmas Quilt
Everyone needs a special quilt for Christmas. Liz based hers on a traditional Sugar Loaf pattern, creating rows of trees on a red background. Learn how to handle the many diamonds in this forest of Christmas trees. (SMQ magazine, November '96) |
 404 - Smoothing Iron Quilt
Smoothing Iron is a traditional patchwork pattern named for the "sad irons" women used to press clothing in the 1800s. Liz and Marianne show you how to cut patchwork units from strips and how to create these unusual, triangular "blocks." (SMQ magazine, November '96) |
 405 - Basic Rotary Cutting
Knowing how to use a rotary cutter and its accompanying cutting mat and special rulers is a key to today's successful quiltmaking. Liz and Marianne share the basics for accurate, safe cutting and show how to cut straight strips and basic shapes. (Quilter's Complete Guide |
 406 - Mardi Gras Quilt
Marianne and Liz created a delightful, festive setting for rather ordinary Dutchman Puzzle blocks by adding Pinwheel sashing squares and brighter colors. Fons & Porter's favorite "diagonal seams" methods makes cutting a snap for this quilt. (SMQ magazine, January '97) |
 407 - Lone Star Patchwork, Part I
Fons & Porter share a stunning Lone Star Medallion quilt made by Fern Stewart. Learn how to choose fabrics, plan placement, create strip sets, and piece diamonds for the star. (SMQ magazine, March '97) |
 408 - Lone Star Patchwork, Part II
Marianne and Liz take the challenging Lone Star pattern steps further, creating the central star by joining diamond units, and sharing Liz's no-fail way to set-in the squares and triangles that complete the stunning star. (SMQ magazine, March '97) |
 409 - Designs for Machine Quilting
In this episode, explore the latest in commercial-style machine quilting with Liz and Marianne. Learn how professional quilters choose quilting designs that enhance the quilt's pattern. (SMQ magazine, July '97) |
 410 - Pretty Peony Quilt
In this episode, enjoy a classic floral pattern that includes both patchwork and appliqué. Learn techniques for cutting and piecing and some tips on working with diagonally-set blocks. (SMQ magazine, May '97) |
 412 - Putting a Quilt in a Frame
Viewers keep writing with requests for a program that will take them step-by-step through installing a quilt in a floor frame for hand quilting. Liz and Marianne deliver the answers with lots of tips for making it easy. (Quilter's Complete Guide) |
 413 - Courthouse Square Quilt
This charming two-block quilt is sure to please with its multi-color combination of plaids and prints, stars, moons, and a patriotic courthouse. Learn how to construct the blocks and add folk art appliqué. (SMQ magazine, July '97 |
