Episode 1301: Autumn Stars

Fons and Porter share their method for sewing diagonal seams and make a complete quilt block for the Autumn Stars Quilt. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.

Episode 1302: Embroidery Makes the Quilt

National educator Susan Fears shows how to plan and place machine embroidery designs on a special quilting project. She also demonstrates sewing curved blocks. Click here to download a pattern for Butterfly Garden. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.

Episode 1303: Diamond Leaves

Fons and Porter show how to plan a quilt with interdependent blocks made from irregular shaped pieces. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.

Episode 1304: Jumbo Embroidered Ferns

National sewing educator Joyce Drexler shows placement techniques for stitching embroidery designs on a sweatshirt. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.

Please note that this show is currently available only through your public television station and is not yet available for online viewing.

Episode 1305: Hand Appliqué Techniques

Marianne and Liz show preparation and stitching methods for hand appliqué. They demonstrate techniques used for the "Oak Leaf and Rose" block. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.  

Episode 1306: Autopilot Paper Piecing

Sewing educator Jodie Davis demonstrates fun, easy paper piecing by making a pieced cardinal block. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.

Downloads for this show:
Paper Pieced Cardinal | Cardinal Tote Instructions | AutoPilot Paper Piecing

Episode 1307: Kalamkari Strippy

Fons and Porter use their new Pyramid Ruler to make a strippy zigzag quilt. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.  

Episode 1308: My Style Pillows

Marianne Fons and daughter Mary discuss their own unique styles for making pillows. Together, they demonstrate how they selected fabrics and finished their projects. Instructions for the projects are in the Winter 2008 issue of Easy Quilts magazine. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.  

Episode 1309: Longarm Quilting Artists

Prize winning longarm quilter Marilyn Badger demonstrates stand-up quilting versus sit-down quilting. Her special guest Tina Collins demonstrates computerized longarm quilting. Click here to see some of the great quilts showcased in this episode! To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.  

Episode 1310: Printed Labels

Marianne and Liz show how to personalize and print quilt labels for every kind of quilt. To download instructions on how to use the label kit, please click here. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.

Episode 1311: A Peek at the Past

Margo Krager, fabric designer, textile expert and quilt historian shares 19th century French fabric sample books and her knowledge of reproduction fabrics. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.  

Episode 1312: Lets Make a Cake

Sewing Educator Glorianne Cubbage demonstrates several embellishments that add to the beauty of a quilt, including couching, embroidery, and crystals. This show's pattern (from designer Glorianne Cubbage) may be found in the May/June issue of Designs in Machine Embroidery Magazine. Both the pattern and magazine are available for purchase from www.dzgns.com. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.

Episode 1313: Blended Borders

Sewing Educator Jeanne Delpit appears on the show as a special guest to help Marianne and Liz demonstrate techniques used to make a blended borders quilt. To purchase a DVD of the entire 1300 Series, please visit us at ShopFonsandPorter.com.