Hi To All!
I have to tell you that through the years I have learned to quilt through books and friends and odd and ends but as a perfectionist ( I know, I know - I just am!) I wanted my blocks to be straighter, my points sharper, etc. you get my drift. Well, I stumbled across this fantastic book I just had to share with you!
It is by Harriet Hargrave who is a wonderfully talented quilter who has been teaching her art for over 30 years. She and her daughter Carrie are working on a series of books called Quilter's Academy. Volume 1 starts at the very beginning - a very good place to start (are any of you Sound of Music fans? If so, then you probably know the rest of the song) Sigh, I digress.
ANYWAY, this book is perfect if you are a beginner or a seasoned quilter - as for me I'm using it to go back to square one and unlearn my bad habits and re-learn so that I'm happier with my quilting!
Volume 2 is due out in a few weeks - can't wait to see what it tackles!
So check it out on Harriet's website www.harriethargrave.com and see all that she has to offer. One of Harriet's most popular books (and I highly recommend it) is Heirloom Machine Quilting.
If you ever get the chance to take a class by her, go for it! And let me know how it goes! Happy Sewing!
14 hours ago
I've heard about these books. Everyone who owns one seems to be well-pleased with them. Cheers, Ann :-)
ReplyDeleteOh Kelli, what a great idea and thanks for sharing these books...every quilter always can learn something new especially from someone as talented as Harriet Hargrave.
ReplyDeleteHappy Stitching and hugs!
I have one of Harriet's earlier books and love it. It is a classic in my library! I think it is great that you want to start at the beginning to find those basic skills that you may have missed. We all could use a refresher course!
ReplyDeleteI will be getting the books too...They sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteMicki