Hargrave Harriet - Quilters academy : a skill-building course in quiltmaking. Vol. 3, Junior year

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Hargrave, Harriet.

Quilters Academy Vol 1.- Freshman Year : a skill-building course in quiltmaking / by Harriet Hargrave and Carrie Hargrave.

p. cm.

ISBN 978-1-57120-594-0 (softcover)

1. Patchwork. 2. Quilting. I. Hargrave, Carrie, 1976- II. Title.

TT835.H3384 2009

746.46--dc22

2009008787

Printed in China

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

A Course in Quilting

A fresh new approach to uncovering the details that make quilting fun and successful for the beginner.

Quilting 301Junior Year

You are stepping into the exciting world of triangles and all the design possibilities that triangle units provide. Not only will you learn many different methods of making half-square triangles, but we have also added Flying Geese, three-piece and quarter-square triangles, and Feathered Stars. Along with all this, there are more internal frame ideas for you to incorporate into your quilt designs. Now the fun can really begin!

Note from the Authors

This is the third volume, and we know that we have not caught every single mistake or typo in every book before this. We dont know that it is possible to see what the fresh eyes of our readers see, or to produce a book without a couple of errors. We certainly dont know of many. From the many emails we have received now, we have come to look upon the problems as learning opportunities. Many students of these books have stated that they knew they were learning because they could spot the problem right away and knew how to correct it. Yay! That is exactly the point of these booksfor you to get so knowledgeable and secure in your techniques that if you find an error, you will know how to work it out without it stopping you cold in your tracks. We appreciate your letting us know where there is an error so that we can get it corrected in the next printing.

Dedication

We dedicate this book to both Barbara Johanna and Mary Ellen Hopkins, whose ideas and influence are a big part of the content of this volume. We honor their ingenuity and inspiration.

Contents

Preface

You are now starting the third book in this series of six books. The purpose of the series is to build your quiltmaking skills on a firm foundation from beginner to advanced. Volumes 1 and 2 laid the foundation for all the rest of the books. Volume 1 covered basic quilts using strips and squares in a straight set. You were taught to get your accuracy and precision started. Volume 2 continued in this vein, putting blocks on point, adding settings that are more difficult, and starting the process of designing your own original quilts. If you have not worked through the first two books thoroughly, we strongly suggest that you go back and absorb the information in those books before you proceed to this one.

Each book in this series is not all-inclusive. We are putting them together as a college course, and each book builds on the previous one. Please do not use them as mere pattern books. You are apt to find the instructions less than complete if you have not learned the lessons from each previous book and prior to a particular pattern.

This volume will introduce you to the world of triangles. The approach is changing a bit from the first two volumes. There will be more detail on how to have total success in the piecing processes.

Introduction

Accuracy in making triangle units is mandatory if you are going to have a successful quilt. Take your time and work through each of the exercises carefully. We have given you the chance to try many different ways of making the same thing; it is up to you to decide which method makes the most sense for the project you are making. You will find there is not any one technique that is perfect for every block or pattern. We strongly recommend that you make the sampler quilt, as it uses the sample pieces you produce with each technique of half-square triangles. Doing the work is the only way to really experience the process of each technique. We will give you our ideas of the pros and cons of each technique, but the final decision is yours. They all have their assets, so try them all.

This book is much more concentrated on technique and the quilts. Harriet has written the basic instructions for each Class, but Carrie has written the detailed instructions for each of the projects. While writing this book, we found that much of what Harriet wrote was a blur to Carrie, who is learning a lot of this information just as you are. So once Harriet has taught you the basic technique, Carrie will help explain in detail what will help you be successful when constructing the quilts. Please read the instructions for each quilt thoroughly before starting. Please do the exercises before starting a project. We want you to have the best possible end resultjumping in at the middle will not help you achieve this.

We are taking you from basic quilts made with half-square triangles to Feathered Stars in this volume. Accuracy is of utmost importance. We are not pushing perfectionism but precision. The one thing that you need to keep in mind at this point is that as the techniques get more complicated or detailed, the more time it will take to make each of the projects. This is a good time to start learning to slow down and enjoy the process of making a quilt. We hope you would rather learn to make a few awesome quilts that represent excellent workmanship than many mediocre projects that are thrown together in a hurry. Make quilting what you do when you want to de-stress and relax. When you are being creative, you go to a place in your brain that does not recognize the outside world. Strive to go to that place as often as you can, and strive for excellence!