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Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting 4700

#4709 Mix-and-Match Materials

The 4700 series of Love of Quilting is packed with inspiring projects, from an autumn-themed beauty and a timeless Lone Star classic, to large-scale patchwork and satisfying small designs. We’ll explore creative techniques like using a compensation plate for bulky seams, couching yarn for textured embellishments, and even dyeing quilts with indigo!

#4709 Mix-and-Match Materials

Season 2025 Episode 9 | 28m 0s | CC

Does your scrap bin include fabrics other than quilting cottons? Because you can do so many things with different substrates. Guest Paige Plihal shares some clever methods for creating patchwork with silk, leather, denim, and other bulky fabrics. We’ll construct a laptop sleeve with bound edges and a button closure—excellent skills for any sewer.

Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting 4700

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