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1 2 3 Quilt
SHAPE UP YOUR SKILLS WITH 24 STYLISH PROJECTS
Ellen Luckett Baker
Photographs by Laura Malek
Text copyright © 2013 by Ellen Luckett Baker.
Photographs copyright © 2013 by Laura Malek.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced
in any form without written permission from the publisher.
ISBN 978-1-4521-2944-0
The Library of Congress has previously cataloged this title
under ISBN 978-1-4521-1258-9
Designed by Vivien Sung
Photo styling by Ellen Luckett Baker
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of Freudenberg Nonwovens Limited.
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CONTENTS
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Introduction
The Parts of a Quilt
Essential Tools
Getting Started
Selecting Fabric
Prewashing
Pressing
Cutting on the Grain
Sewing Seam Allowances
Backstitching
Batting
Top Quilting
Sizing the Quilt
Metric Conversions
Putting the Quilt Together:
Quilting Basics
Quilt Backing
Basting
Top Quilting by Machine
Top Quilting by Hand
Binding
CHAPTER 1: SQUARES
Game Mat
How-To: Nesting Seams
How-To: Strip Piecing
Pixel Pouch
How-To: Install a Zipper in a Lined Bag
Lopsided Squares Quilt
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Flag Place Mats
How-To: String Piecing
How-To: Half-Square Triangles
Triangles Quilt
How-To: Flying Geese Traditional Method
How-To: Flying Geese Shortcut Method
How-To: Pinwheels
CHAPTER 4: HEXAGONS
Hexagon Handbag
How-To: English Paper Piecing
Hexie the Turtle
How-To: Freezer-Paper Appliqué
Honeycomb Quilt
CHAPTER 5: CIRCLES
Quarter-Circle Coasters
Clamshell Pillow Sham
How-To: Ease Curves
Cluster Dots Quilt
CHAPTER 6: FLOWERS
Posy Tea Towel
How-To: Mitered Corners
How-To: Needle-Turn Appliqué
Petal Skirt
How-To: Install an Invisible Zipper
Dresden Flower Quilt
CHAPTER 7: STARS
Arrow Tablet Case
Native Star Duffel Bag
Star Quilt
CHAPTER 8: DIAMONDS
Argyle Apron
Diamond Hot Pad
How-To: Foundation Paper Piecing
Cathedral Windows Quilt
Glossary
Acknowledgments
Resources
Index
How-To: Square Up Blocks
CHAPTER 2: RECTANGLES
Stacked Table Runner
Rail Fence Tote Bag
How-To: Boxed Corners
Random Rectangles Quilt
CHAPTER 3: TRIANGLES
Flying Geese Pillow
How-To: One-Seam Flying Geese
Living
and felt a strong connection to the warmth
and modernity of her work. And I was blown away by
the quilts of Gee’s Bend, which illustrate how some-
thing wholly unique can emerge from necessity and
creativity. Here I am almost twenty years later, com-
bining modern style and folk art with my passion
for sewing. With bold, graphic shapes and clean lines,
a quilt can tell a story, become a compelling work of
art, or simply provide warmth and comfort.
There are 24 projects in
1, 2, 3 Quilt,
with
INTRODUCTION
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each project increasing in difficulty as a chapter pro-
olor. Shape. Pattern. If you are interested
in these elements of design, you will love
quilting. It’s art for your bed or your wall.
gresses. The chapters are arranged by shape—the
essential design element of any quilt. By working
with the basic shapes—squares, rectangles, triangles,
circles, hexagons, flowers, stars, and diamonds—you
can create endless quilt designs. I’ve included full-
size templates so you’ll have all the patterns you need
to make the projects just as you see them here. After
you’ve worked through the different shapes, you will
understand the fundamentals of quilting and hope-
fully feel empowered to design your own quilts.
This book also teaches you a set of basic tech-
niques that you’ll need to begin quilting (or to build
on your current skills). There are how-to sections
sprinkled throughout to help you shape up your skills
as you work through the book. Each chapter culmi-
nates in a full-size quilt project, allowing you to apply
your new skills with quilting shapes to a larger-scale
project. You’ll learn how to bind a quilt, use paper-
piecing techniques, sew appliqués, and make patch-
work quickly with some quilter’s shortcuts. You’ll
also learn basic sewing construction skills like how
to install a zipper and tips for making a softie toy. As
you master the different techniques, you’ll make a
skirt, a handbag, pillows, coasters, and much more.
Once you’ve made the projects in this book, you’ll be
armed with the skills and confidence to create your
own designs.
Let’s shape up your skills!
But why stop there? In
1, 2, 3 Quilt,
you will
hone your patchwork and quilting skills as you learn
to make all kinds of projects, from table runners to
handbags, clothing, and accessories. This book
shows you that you don’t need to take on a daunting
project like a full-size quilt to get started.
In my previous book,
1, 2, 3 Sew,
I explored
the basics of sewing. Here, I help you take your skills
a step further by incorporating patchwork and quilted
designs. Through the years, I’ve followed the modern
quilting movement and watched as new quilters
have renewed this art form with fresh designs, bright
colors, and a pared-down sensibility. In my blog at
the Long Thread (thelongthread.com), I’ve discovered
a vibrant and welcoming community of quilters, so
it seemed natural for me to tackle quilting next. The
limitless possibilities of quilting will allow you to take
your sewing to a new level.
Growing up in Alabama, I was frequently
exposed to the art of quilting. I remember visiting the
curb market, where I saw women selling their calico
quilts and pillows in traditional styles. I spent most of
my childhood with a hand-sewn wedding rings quilt
on my bed. But it wasn’t until college that it even
occurred to me that a quilt could be modern. I read
an article about Denyse Schmidt in
Martha Stewart
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