Episode 301: Beginning Beading for Quilters

Fons & Porter introduce a hot new trend for embellishing quilts, including creating beaded words and beaded edging. They share examples made by Mary Stori. Project instructions are in the Jan/Feb 04 issue of Love of Quilting magazine.

Episode 302: Folk Art Wool Appliqué

Marianne and Liz discuss types of wool, thread, stitches, and designs perfect for primitive wool appliqué projects. Project instructions are in the Jan/Feb 04 issue of Love of Quilting magazine.

Episode 303: Fun Fused Color Study

Fons & Porter’s project for this episode is an art quilt perfect for non-artists, designed by Robbi Joy Ecklow. The little quilt features easy shapes and quick fused binding. Project instructions are in the Jan/Feb 04 issue of Love of Quilting magazine.

Episode 304: Machine Quilting Secrets

Marianne and Liz deliver a program much-requested by audiences—an introduction to machine quilting on a home sewing machine.

Episode 305: Herky Jerky Stitching

Liz and Marianne share a clever technique for machine applique that looks like stained glass. With guest Faith Reynolds, they demo with embroidery module and free-motion. Project instructions are in the March/April 04 issue of Love of Quilting magazine.

Episode 306: Flannel Patchwork

Marianne and Liz share lots of tips about working with flannel fabrics, including choosing blocks, cutting, pressing, and stitching patchwork. Project instructions are in the Jan/Feb 04 issue of Love of Quilting magazine.

Episode 307: Quilting the Quilt

Guest Marilyn Badger shares the results of a special longarm quilters’ challenge. She also demos a new gadget that facilitates stitching in small areas.

Episode 308: String Patchwork Stars

Liz and Marianne demonstrate a terrific method for a classic string star patchwork quilt made by Liz’s daughter, Katie. No set-ins! No kidding! Project instructions are in the May/June 04 issue of Love of Quilting magazine.

Episode 309: Curing Curve-O-Phobia

Marianne and Liz give step-by-step instructions for foundation paper piecing—the perfect method for creating the finely tapered points of a classic patchwork pattern. Project instructions are in the July/Aug 04 issue of Love of Quilting magazine.

Episode 310: New York Beauty

Marianne and Liz give step-by-step instructions for foundation paper piecing—the perfect method for creating the finely tapered points of a classic patchwork pattern. Project instructions are in the July/Aug 04 issue of Love of Quilting magazine.

Episode 311: Easy Hourglass Units

Fons & Porter share an easy-as-pie method for creating a versatile patchwork unit that pops up in lots of blocks and projects. See Sew Easy: Hourglass Units in the Jan/Feb 04 issue of Love of Quilting magazine.

Episode 312: Fabric Motifs for Embroidery

With guest Faith Reynolds, Fons & Porter demonstrate ways to draw inspiration from printed fabric motifs and how to use the digitized designs to create quilt projects.

Episode 313: Caring for Quilts

Fons & Porter talk about ways to care for quilts, both old and new, in the home. They discuss safe methods for repairing, storing, and laundering quilts.