Comments on: Learning to Quilt – Part I: Books http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learning-to-quilt-part-i-books Color the Ordinary Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:31:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: carolyn (different one!) http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/comment-page-1/#comment-71143 carolyn (different one!) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:35:19 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/#comment-71143 I have to ditto your recommendation of Hargrave/Craig "art of classic quilt making" / none of the newer books (including denyse schmidt, etc.) really cover ALL the techniques, and frankly I think you will have a far easier time branching off in new directions if you have a strong base in the traditional techniques. I also really like "Quilts Quilts Quilts" and "Quilts from the Quiltmaker's Gift" is full of patterns that look more complex than they are / very easy directions for beginners. I wasn't planning on buying the Purl Bee Patchwork book (I am blanking on the exact name. Last minute patchwork gifts? something like that) ...but then I read her informational chapters at the back and thought she was saying a lot of the right things so I've been recommending that to beginners as well. While I think the Weeks/Ringle books are full of really cool modern ideas for both pattern and color, I do not think they are great books for beginners, and I don't agree with some of their "modern shortcuts" / I think they would be problematic in the long run (I'm wanting/expecting my quilts to be heavily, steadily used until they fall into shreds years later). I have to ditto your recommendation of Hargrave/Craig “art of classic quilt making” / none of the newer books (including denyse schmidt, etc.) really cover ALL the techniques, and frankly I think you will have a far easier time branching off in new directions if you have a strong base in the traditional techniques. I also really like “Quilts Quilts Quilts” and “Quilts from the Quiltmaker’s Gift” is full of patterns that look more complex than they are / very easy directions for beginners. I wasn’t planning on buying the Purl Bee Patchwork book (I am blanking on the exact name. Last minute patchwork gifts? something like that) …but then I read her informational chapters at the back and thought she was saying a lot of the right things so I’ve been recommending that to beginners as well. While I think the Weeks/Ringle books are full of really cool modern ideas for both pattern and color, I do not think they are great books for beginners, and I don’t agree with some of their “modern shortcuts” / I think they would be problematic in the long run (I’m wanting/expecting my quilts to be heavily, steadily used until they fall into shreds years later).

]]> By: April B http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/comment-page-1/#comment-68920 April B Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:23:16 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/#comment-68920 Thank you Kathy! I really appreciate your help! I *love* Denyse Schmidt's work, I've had one of her sewing books in my shopping cart on Amazon for awhile. I'm going to load up on the books you suggested and scope out a quilting shop for a beginner's class too. Hopefully I'll have the beginnings of something soon! Thank you Kathy! I really appreciate your help! I *love* Denyse Schmidt’s work, I’ve had one of her sewing books in my shopping cart on Amazon for awhile. I’m going to load up on the books you suggested and scope out a quilting shop for a beginner’s class too. Hopefully I’ll have the beginnings of something soon!

]]> By: Izzy R http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/comment-page-1/#comment-68713 Izzy R Fri, 13 Jun 2008 03:50:47 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/#comment-68713 Kathy I too like your quilts very much , especially sugar and spice , it is my favorite. I like stopping by here .. Thanks for sharing with us. For the beginning quilter just to let all of you know I began with Georgia Bonesteel in the early 80s . She pieces one block at a time and quilts it before moving onto to the next, when all are finished she assembles it together. I like this allthough, machine piecing and hand quilting is great too. We all have so many ways , whatever fits your liking..There is something about the actual process of hand quilting that is so enjoyable and for me not hurrying to finish it. Thanks Kathy . I hope you enjoyed the books about the summer on the beach of Cape Cod , and the summer on the Island off the coast of Maine. "Drinking The Rain" by Alix Kates Shulman and" the Salt House"by Cynthia Huntington .Great summer books . Kathy I too like your quilts very much , especially sugar and spice , it is my favorite. I like stopping by here ..
Thanks for sharing with us. For the beginning quilter just to let all of you know I began with Georgia Bonesteel in the early 80s . She pieces one block at a time and quilts it before moving onto to the next, when all are finished she assembles it together. I like this allthough, machine piecing and hand quilting is great too. We all have so many ways , whatever fits your liking..There is something about the actual process of hand quilting that is so enjoyable and for me not hurrying to finish it. Thanks Kathy . I hope you enjoyed the books about the summer on the beach of Cape Cod , and the summer on the Island off the coast of Maine. “Drinking The Rain” by Alix Kates Shulman and” the Salt House”by Cynthia Huntington .Great summer books .

]]> By: Jan http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/comment-page-1/#comment-68697 Jan Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:23:13 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/#comment-68697 I love Mary Mashuta's Confetti Quilts. A no-fuss approach to color, fabric and design. This book explains what makes a quilt work on all levels, and helps you make informed decisions throught the whole process. I lent my book to some one and haven't seen it since. I love Mary Mashuta’s Confetti Quilts.
A no-fuss approach to color, fabric and design.
This book explains what makes a quilt work on all levels,
and helps you make informed decisions throught the whole process.
I lent my book to some one and haven’t seen it since.

]]> By: Jessica http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/comment-page-1/#comment-68691 Jessica Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:04:14 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/#comment-68691 excellent post. I worked in libraries through high school and college and read TONS of quilt books. Sadly, the librarians who were choosing the quilt books for these libraries didn't know anything about quilting (why can't every library have someone like <a href="http://threadlines.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Kathie</a>?) and I read a lot of bad quilt books.. thankfully that didn't stop me. Hope your post inspires new quilters to research in the right direction. excellent post. I worked in libraries through high school and college and read TONS of quilt books. Sadly, the librarians who were choosing the quilt books for these libraries didn’t know anything about quilting (why can’t every library have someone like Kathie?) and I read a lot of bad quilt books..
thankfully that didn’t stop me. Hope your post inspires new quilters to research in the right direction.

]]> By: Kathy http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/comment-page-1/#comment-68683 Kathy Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:34:51 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/#comment-68683 Some comments on the comments ;): Kristin: I agree wholeheartedly, I can't say enough about traditional quilting techniques. The heart and foundation of it all. I truly believe in knowing the rules before breaking them. Amanda: Yes, not all beginning quilt classes are created equally. I was very fortunate. I couldn't agree more on the TV programs. At one time I had a massive TIVO library of Alex Anderson and Fons & Porter. I stayed up many late evenings watching the shows. A wonderful format. Some comments on the comments ;) :

Kristin: I agree wholeheartedly, I can’t say enough about traditional quilting techniques. The heart and foundation of it all. I truly believe in knowing the rules before breaking them.

Amanda: Yes, not all beginning quilt classes are created equally. I was very fortunate. I couldn’t agree more on the TV programs. At one time I had a massive TIVO library of Alex Anderson and Fons & Porter. I stayed up many late evenings watching the shows. A wonderful format.

]]> By: adrienne http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/comment-page-1/#comment-68678 adrienne Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:17:00 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/#comment-68678 What a great post!!!! ohhh so much info! What a great post!!!! ohhh so much info!

]]> By: nicolette http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/comment-page-1/#comment-68677 nicolette Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:46:54 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/#comment-68677 Thanks Kathy! I always figured out you must have been quilting from the day you could hold a needle.. Thanks for all the links and names of books. My first book was ‘quilten van A tot Z’, a dull book. My second was Machinequilted quilts. Many books followed, in Dutch, mostly very traditional. The book that really infected me with the quilting-bug was Quilts voor de kinderkamer (quilts for the nursery). Easy and fun projects. My favourite book is Denyse Schmidt quilts. I’ve learned a lot from quilting bloggers. You are one of my favourite inspirational quilters. I love to take classes now. The tips and trics you learn are time- and fabric-saving! Thanks Kathy! I always figured out you must have been quilting from the day you could hold a needle.. Thanks for all the links and names of books. My first book was ‘quilten van A tot Z’, a dull book. My second was Machinequilted quilts. Many books followed, in Dutch, mostly very traditional. The book that really infected me with the quilting-bug was Quilts voor de kinderkamer (quilts for the nursery). Easy and fun projects. My favourite book is Denyse Schmidt quilts. I’ve learned a lot from quilting bloggers. You are one of my favourite inspirational quilters. I love to take classes now. The tips and trics you learn are time- and fabric-saving!

]]> By: Gina http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/comment-page-1/#comment-68675 Gina Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:37:46 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/#comment-68675 Oh! Where were you a year ago? Thanks for all the information. I just last month finished my first quilt, a postage stamp one. I still have a lot to learn about techniques and the correct way to do some of it. I will be bookmarking this for future reference as it full of great help. Oh! Where were you a year ago?
Thanks for all the information. I just last month finished my first quilt, a postage stamp one. I still have a lot to learn about techniques and the correct way to do some of it. I will be bookmarking this for future reference as it full of great help.

]]> By: the pesky bombolino http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/comment-page-1/#comment-68673 the pesky bombolino Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:25:44 +0000 http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/2008/06/12/learning-to-quilt-part-i-books/#comment-68673 Thank you for the rich post, I'm off to follow links and buy books! Thank you for the rich post, I’m off to follow links and buy books!

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