What disease does Mary Fons have?

What disease does Mary Fons have?

About a decade ago, while her short marriage was falling apart, Mary got very sick with ulcerative colitis.

Where is Mary Fons today?

She is currently in pre-production for America’s Quilt, a 10-part docuseries on America’s untold quilt histories. Mary was born in a small town in Iowa but she lives in Chicago (and sometimes in London), with her husband, Eric.

What happened to Marianne Fons?

Although they both sometimes appear as guests (to the delight of viewers), Marianne Fons and Liz Porter have both retired from hosting the TV show. And Mary Fons, to whom the set of Love of Quilting was practically home, ultimately decided to leave the show in order to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing.

Where does Marianne Fons live?

Now retired from TV, Marianne devotes her time to writing fiction and boosting her small town of Winterset, Iowa.

Where is Liz Porter now?

Liz began quilting as a young mother and quickly turned her hobby into a highly-successful career as an author, host of the Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting TV show and publisher of Love of Quilting magazine. Having recently retired, she is now living in Texas.

What happened to Liz Porter of Fons and Porter?

After selling the businesses, Liz moved to the Austin, Texas area where she is active in several quilt groups. Now that she is retired, she is making even more quilts than ever before and loving every minute of it.

Who is Mary Fons mother?

The show was hosted by Liz Porter and Marianne Fons. Both have retired and occasionally make guest appearances on the show. Porter left first and Mary Fons, Marianne’s daughter, began to co-host the show with her mother….Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting.

Who is Liz Porter?

Liz Porter is a fourth-generation quilter who is essentially self-taught. She began quilting in 1976 and cut the templates for her first patchwork quilt, a LeMoyne Star, from Pampers disposable diaper boxes. After selling the businesses, Liz moved to the Austin, Texas area where she is active in several quilt groups.

Does Katie Porter quilt?

Yes, I am a quilter! I learned from my mother, Liz Porter, who had a public TV show on quilting for many years.

Where is Fons and Porter filmed?

Des Moines, Iowa
Get an Inside Look at the NEW Love of Quilting 2800 Series! – Fons & Porter. We just wrapped up taping the 2800 series of Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting at the PBS studios in Des Moines, Iowa.

Who owns Fons Porter?

Peak Media Properties
Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting

Who is Angela Huffman?

Angela Huffman lives in Louisville, Ky where she owns and operates her quilting studio, training center and APQS dealership. She is a blue ribbon quilter and is the Co-Host of the Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting, a national PBS television program.