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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting
TV Supplies
Series 2200
Sewing machine for the series is the Baby Lock Crescendo. The sewing center is provided by
Koala Cabinets, and the thread cabinets are from Madeira Thread. For piecing, we use the ¼"
quilting presser foot or the monogramming presser foot. We use basic sewing supplies such as
fabric, rotary cutters and scissors, plus specific items listed below. We wear a Klutz cut-resistant
safety glove when rotary cutting, press with a Reliable iron, and measure using Omnigrid and
Fons & Porter rulers. Patterns and instructions for quilts featured are in Love of Quilting or Easy
Quilts magazine or as listed. We now have DVDs available for our TV shows beginning with the
400 series.
SERIES 2200 LOVE OF QUILTING SHOW DESCRIPTIONS
Our newest series includes a fantastic Quilt of Valor, ideas for festive table runners, a
modern baby quilt, paper piecing, special tools, projects made with a serger, as well as
lots of great techniques to add to your piecing skills.
2201 – Bygone Table Runner
This festive table runner would make a great gift for someone on your list. Marianne and
Mary demonstrate paper foundation piecing techniques used to complete this project. They
also show how a pieced border adds interest. This table runner is featured in the
November/December 2012 issue of Love of Quilting.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star Pincushion
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 8½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Glue Stick
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Mechanical Pencil – Dark
Fons & Porter Mechanical Pencil – White
Fons & Porter Square Up Ruler
Omnigrid 1" x 6" Ruler
Foundation paper
Note cards
2202 – Washington Island Poppies
This quilt features pieced poppies in a variety of bright colors on a white background.
Marianne and Mary demonstrate how to assemble the flower blocks and a method that
makes the quilt assembly quick and easy. They also share a tip for making a unique
binding. Quilt was designed and made by Marianne Fons and machine quilted by LuAnn
Downs. This quilt is featured in the May/June 2013 issue of Love of Quilting.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Mechanical Pencil – Dark
Fons & Porter Mechanical Pencil – White
Olfa 28mm Rotary Cutter
2203 – Deck the Halls Table Runner
Mary Fons is joined by sewing specialist Diane Aholt. Diane shares how to use state-ofthe-art technology for easy and accurate appliqué. Diane demonstrates how to make a
seasonal table runner with strip piecing and perfectly stitched appliqué.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Glue Marker
Baby Lock Ellisimo sewing machine
Embroidery Works software
Paper Backed Fusible Web
Madeira gold thread
Pilot Frixion pen
Pattern: http://www.FonsandPorter.com/deckthehalls
2204 – Anniversary Memories
If you want to organize the making of a memory quilt, this episode will guide you through
the process. Two quilts are featured—one for an anniversary, and one featuring a memories
of a child’s kindergarten year. Marianne Fons and Mary Fons share how to collect photos,
signatures, and artwork and have them printed on fabric. They also show how to assemble
the quilt, and float blocks for a unique pieced border. These quilts are featured in the
July/August 2013 issue of Love of Quilting. The quilts were designed and made by Jean
Nolte.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Fussy Cut Templates
Omnigrid 12½" x 12½" Ruler
Printing on fabric:
T-Shirt Engineers
311 West 4th Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
800-288-7447
www.tshirteng.com
2205 – Emily’s Wedding Quilt
The quilt in this episode features two easy blocks that are combined to create a secondary
design. Mary Fons and guest Liz Porter demonstrate how to construct the blocks and then
finish off the quilt with a rainbow border. This quilt is featured in the May/June 2013 issue of
Love of Quilting. The quilt was designed and made by Liz Porter and machine quilted by
Barb Mapes.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Half & Quarter Ruler
Omnigrid 12½" x 12½" Ruler
2206 – What Do I Quilt on my Quilt?
Quilters are often confused when deciding what quilting designs to use on their quilts.
Mary’s guest Angela Huffman shares five things that will help you decide on the perfect
motifs for your quilt. She also demonstrates some simple freehand designs for
background quilting.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
APQS Millennium with Quilt Path
2207 – Scallop Edge Baby Quilt
A baby quilt is often the first project a quilter will tackle, and we think every baby should
have a quilt. Marianne and Mary show how to make string pieced patchwork for a darling
baby quilt. They also demonstrate techniques for a scalloped border and binding the
curved edge. The quilt in this episode was designed and made by Marianne Fons and is
featured in the March/April 2013 issue of Love of Quilting.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Mechanical pencil
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Glue Marker
Freezer paper
Tracing paper
Books:
North Carolina Quilts – edited by Ruth Haislip Roberson
Fine Feathers – by Marianne Fons – get excerpt at www.FonsandPorter.com/FineFeathersexc
2208 – Quilt of Valor
Quilters all over the country are making Quilts of Valor. Love of Quilting is dedicated to
providing great patterns that meet the Quilts of Valor guidelines for quilts made for combat
veterans. Marianne Fons and Tony Jacobson demonstrate using a special wedge template to
make two sizes of blocks. They will also show how to prepare a Quilt of Valor for
presentation. The quilt was designed and made by Tony Jacobson, and was featured in the
May/June 2013 issue of Love of Quilting.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star Pin Cushion
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Wedge Template
Omnigrid 12½" square Ruler
Pattern for pillowcase: http://www.FonsandPorter.com/pillowcaseinstr
2209 – Serge Ahead Table Runner
A serger isn’t just for finishing seams! Mary Fons is joined by guest Ellen March, who
demonstrates how to use a serger to make a quilt-as-you-go table runner. She also shows
how to use a bias binder attachment. Table runner was made by Ellen March and is
featured in the September/October 2013 issue of Love of Quilting.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star Pincushion
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Marker
Sulky KK2000 Temporary spray adhesive
Baby Lock Evolution Serger
Binder attachment for serger
Binding tool for sewing machine
Adjustable binder foot for sewing machine
Extender for shank of sewing machine
Monofilament thread – not heat sensitive
2210 – Hunter’s Star
Quilters love scrap quilts, and the one in this episode is sure to be a hit. Mary Fons and
guest Liz Porter demonstrate how to paper piece block units and join them to make a
Hunter’s Star block. They also share tips on pressing seams to make your blocks line up
perfectly. Quilt was designed and made by Liz Porter, and machine quilted by Barb
Mapes. It is featured in the March/April 2013 issue of Love of Quilting.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Glue Stick
2211 – Modern Crib Quilt
Young mothers love baby quilts made with contemporary fabrics and colors. Mary Fons
and guest Mary Kate Karr-Petras demonstrate how to do machine appliqué without
fusible web and how to make pieced borders with 60-degree triangles. Mary Kate will
also share techniques for big stitch hand quilting. Quilt is designed and made by Mary
Kate Karr-Petras and is featured in the September/October 2013 issue of Love of
Quilting.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Mechanical Pencil – Dark
Fons & Porter Pyramid Ruler
Starch or Mary Ellen’s Best Press – The Clear Starch Alternative
Pearl cotton thread – size 8
Chenille needle – size 24
Round wood embroidery hoop – approximately 14" diameter
Thimble
2212 – Sewing Machine Cover
Many quilters love small projects such as the sewing machine cover featured in this episode.
National Educator Diane Aholt and Mary Fons piece, finish seams, and make a fun and
decorative ruched trim—all with a serger. Sewing machine cover made by Pam Mahshie.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Baby Lock 8-thread Evolution serger with sewing table
Chain foot for serger
Piping foot for serger
Narrow Belt Loop Binder
12 wt. variegated thread – for ruffle trim rolled hem
Fusible thread
Pilot Frixion pen
Double stick tape
Clover Mini Iron
Baby Lock Crescendo Sewing Machine
Size 90 topstitch needle
12 wt. thread for quilting
Pattern: http://www.FonsandPorter.com/machinecover
2213 – Rock Island Campfires
Marianne Fons was inspired by the colors she saw in the campfires near her lakeside cottage.
Marianne and Mary demonstrate how to string piece on a paper foundation and how to
construct the blocks for Marianne’s quilt. They also share a shortcut for making your quilt go
together more quickly. The quilt in this episode was designed and made by Marianne Fons
and machine quilted by Debbi Treusch. It is featured in the July/August 2013 issue of Love of
Quilting.
Supplies:
Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter
Fons & Porter Klutz Glove
Fons & Porter Glass Head Pins
Fons & Porter 8" x 14" Ruler
Fons & Porter Mariner’s Star
Fons & Porter Tomato Pincushion
Fons & Porter 4" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter 5½" Quilter’s Scissors
Fons & Porter Ultimate Stiletto
Fons & Porter Quilters Pencil Tin
Fons & Porter Take Along Thread Tin
Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper
Fons & Porter Mechanical Pencil – Dark
Fons & Porter Fussy Cut Templates
Fons & Porter Glue Stick
Parchment paper