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Harriet started quilting seriously in 1974, working alongside her mom. Her early quilting career included producing baby quilts for craft shows and teaching adult education classes. In 1981, harriet opened her quilt shop, Harriet's Treadle Arts. Her specialties at the time were free-motion embroidery, machine arts, and machine quilting. In 1982, Harriet attended one of Mary Ellen Hopkins's seminars. Mary Ellen's streamlined techniques and innovative design ideas led harriet to a new way of thinking, which caused her to give up the machine arts and to teach only quilting. Today, she is world renowned for being a true "mover and shaker" in the quilt world. In the late 1990s, she was voted one of the "88 Leaders of the Quilt World." Harriet created and inspired a whole new generation of machine quilters with her bestselling book Heirloom Machine Quilting, which has enjoyed 22 continuous years in print. She is also the author of Mastering Machine Appliqué and From Fiber to Fabric, and co-author of The Art of Classic Quiltmaking. She is responsible for a myriad of products pertaining to machine quilting, and she has developed batting with hobbs Bonded fibers and designed fabric for P&B Textiles. Visit Harriet's web site at www.harriethargrave.com
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110 of 110 people found the following review helpful
By Lisa Clute
Format:Paperback
I purchased this book with the hope of finding a quilting option for finishing my tops more quickly without taking away from the beauty and design normally achieved with hand-quilting. This was a difficult step for me to take and Harriet made that step a successful one with her clearly explained and illustrated techniques, and ideas for choosing just the right quilting design. I have purchased many books on machine quilt design, but this book instructs you in the actual process of machine quilting--something I have not found as well explained in any other book.
If you think you can't machine quilt on your home machine and achieve beautiful results, think again! Not only is it possible, but it is much easier than you could ever imagine! If you only add one book to your library on machine quilting, this should be the one.
If you think you can't machine quilt on your home machine and achieve beautiful results, think again! Not only is it possible, but it is much easier than you could ever imagine! If you only add one book to your library on machine quilting, this should be the one.
58 of 59 people found the following review helpful
By K. Heilman
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought the 3rd edition a couple years back as a "supply" for a beginning machine quilting class. I have referenced the book many, many times. I saw the new edition out, but assumed it was just a colorized version of the 3rd edition. I found the 4th edition at the library and checked it out for the sake of curiosity to see how different it really was. The 4th edition could be considered a completely new book. If you have an earlier edition of this book, the 4th edition is worth purchasing without a doubt.
48 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book has become my quilting bible. Harriet's years of quilting experience has led her to share the pit-falls of/and best of thread, needles and accessories for quilt making and quilting. She starts from the beginning - how to treat your fabric for straighter cutting, needle sizes, thread size,sewing feet plus, fabrics they are suitable for. Quilting with grids, free motion quilting and how to get started plus patterns and photos of exquisite quilts. Her book is written in clear concise language leaving no ambiguity.
I believe this book is a must on any quilters shelf whether a learner or advanced quilter.
I believe this book is a must on any quilters shelf whether a learner or advanced quilter.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent resource for quilters!
Excellent "tutorial" recommended...lot of very helpful information, and illustrations. I read it from cover to cover when it arrived...LOVED it!
Published 12 days ago by GrammyT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect gift for quilter
I bought this book for my mom, who loves to quilt. She had seen this book in a fabric store and wanted it because of the various heirloom patterns it contained, in addition to the... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Speedracer94
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very helpful
This is a well written book and was very helpful for learning to machine quilt. It has been a great addition to my quilting library. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Pam Lawing
4.0 out of 5 stars
Three steps forward and one Back
The 4th Ed. is laid out better! I think they moved this book more towards the direction of their latest Quilter's Academy books. Although this Ed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Avid e reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
help at its best
This is an amazing book. I look forward to many happy and not so many frustrating experiences from now on.
Published 3 months ago by Disappointed cook
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great machine quilting book
When I first saw an earlier edition of this book I thought it didn't apply to me because I am a long way from being an heirloom quilter. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jean R. Wall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best basic quilting book available
This book delivers a lot of basic knowledge about setting up your workspace, thread and needle types etc. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jackie Conard
5.0 out of 5 stars
packed with information
This is an excellent book. When it says it's a comprehensive book on machine quilting, it means it! The book focuses on traditional quilting styles, but the techniques would apply... Read more
Published 5 months ago by V. Vesper
5.0 out of 5 stars
i was expecting spiral bound version
i got this book from the library and was pleased enough to order one for myself.
i was expecting the spiral bound version and am disappointed that it is paperback without... Read more
i was expecting the spiral bound version and am disappointed that it is paperback without... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Margaret R Lerner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heirloom Machine quilting
Lots of good information in this book, from good lighting and seating, to choosing needles and threads. Definately a good guide for the beginner, like me.
Published 13 months ago by Ops Chief
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- Heirloom Machine Quilting: A Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Quilted Effects Using Your Sewing Machine by Harriet Hargrave on 7 pages
- The Art of Classic Quiltmaking by Harriet Hargrave on page 61, and Back Matter
- Guide To Machine Quilting by Diane Gaudynski on page 138, and Back Matter
- Infinite Feathers Quilting Designs by Anita Shackelford in Back Matter
- The Complete Book of Machine Quilting (Contemporary Quilting) by Robbie Fanning in Back Matter
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