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Harriet’s Journey by Jennifer Chiaverini | Art Quilts Book Review

• Julie Rodgers
• | 3D Textiles , Quilts , Quilty Pleasures

Introduction

For this issue of Quilty Pleasures, Julie Rodgers has written us a Book Review special!

About The Author

Jennifer Chiaverini is a best-selling author. She specializes in historical novels, many of which have branched off into quilt pattern books that provide the quilter with patterns talked about in her books from the Elm Creek Quilts series. Some of her quilts designs have been published in various magazines and short stories have been published in Quiltmaker and Quilters Newsletter.

I was not aware of Jennifer Chiaverini’s work until being given this book to review. I am completely mesmerized and imagine that anyone who is a quilter and has read any of her novels would surely be interested in every quilting book that she published.

Who Is This Book Aimed At?

That being said, one does not have to be interested in reading her novels to appreciate this book. Any quilter who loves more traditional block designs will find this a very good addition to their library. Personally I love old quilt blocks more than modern ones. In addition, one thing that makes this quilt book unique is the size of the blocks. They are only 6 inches! As such they are perfect for little projects but can also be incorporated into a quilt as detailed in the book.

The book begins with a few pages that describe where these quilt designs originated from. Chiaverini talks about her book Circle of Quilters and how this quilt emerged within the story. Her writing beautifully pulls the reader into that world of history and quilts.

From there the book details the instructions for each of the 100 blocks from Harriet’s Journey. After instructions for each block is provided the author general instructions on binding and quilt assembly using all the blocks. This is followed by a gallery of photos that provide the reader with inspiration for using all the blocks or just a few in various projects/quilts.

The book finishes off with template and foundation patterns that can be photocopied and used.

Photography

The pictures and the drawings in the book are very well done and beautiful. The illustrations for each block are well detailed and if there are any tricky assembly processes she details them.

What Makes This Book Special?

I found many things special about this book. The most obvious is the unique position it possesses as a product of one of her novels. It urges the reader to see quilts as so much more than fabric. There is history, including family history, in the examination and presentation of this particular quilt in Harriet’s Journey.

It is also special because, as mentioned, the blocks are only 6 inches which I find precious and delicate. There are so many things you could do with little blocks.

Anything Wrong With The Book?

I honestly did not find anything wrong with this book. It was very concise in regards to the quilt patterns. It told you enough about Harriet’s Journey to entice you but not bore you. The pictures are beautiful and I always love quilt books that provide the reader with patterns they can copy and print, rather than just giving you measurements.

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Harriet's Journey from Elm Creek Quilts: 100 sampler blocks inspired by the best-selling novel Circle of Quilters Paperback – 15 Jan. 2021

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Jennifer Chiaverini of the Elm Creek Quilts series shares a new 100-block sampler quilt pattern inspired by her best-selling novel! Includes step-by-step instructions to traditionally piece or foundation piece blocks.

• Print length 112 pages
• Language English
• Publisher C&T Publishing
• Publication date 15 Jan. 2021
• Dimensions 22.02 x 0.76 x 29.11 cm
• ISBN-10 1617456926
• ISBN-13 978-1617456923
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Some of you may be familiar with the Elm Creek Quilt books written by Jennifer Chiaverini and this book is based on the story in Circle of Quilters.

Full instructions are provided for a sampler quilt containing 100, 6" blocks which finishes at 90" square. The blocks are the same size as the other sampler quilt books in the series, such as Sylvia's Bridal Sampler and The Loyal Union Sampler, to enable swapping between them.

Traditional and contemporary blocks use piecing, applique and foundation piecing. There are full sized templates for the foundation and applique blocks and a gallery of quilts displaying different approaches. There are no quilting instructions.

This is a beautiful sampler book ideal for block reference.

This new 100-block sampler quilt pattern book includes step-by-step instructions to traditionally piece or foundation piece blocks.

About the Author

Jennifer Chiaverini is the author of The New York Times best-selling Elm Creek Quilts series, as well as five previous collections of quilt patterns from C&T Publishing inspired by her novels. Her original quilt designs have been featured in Country Woman , Quiltmaker , and Quilt , and her short stories have appeared in Quiltmaker and Quilters Newsletter . A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago, she lives with her husband and two sons in Wisconsin, USA.

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ C&T Publishing (15 Jan. 2021)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1617456926
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1617456923
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.02 x 0.76 x 29.11 cm
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Jennifer Chiaverini is the New York Times bestselling author of FATES AND TRAITORS, MRS. LINCOLN'S DRESSMAKER, MRS. LINCOLN'S RIVAL, THE SPYMISTRESS, MRS. GRANT AND MADAME JULE, and other acclaimed historical novels. She also wrote the beloved Elm Creek Quilts series, as well as six collections of quilt patterns inspired by her books. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago, she lives with her husband and two sons in Madison, Wisconsin. About her historical fiction, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel writes, "In addition to simply being fascinating stories, these novels go a long way in capturing the texture of life for women, rich and poor, black and white, in those perilous years."

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• Author: Jennifer Chiaverini
• Publish Date: 12/25/2020
• Dimensions: 8.67in x 0.3in x 11.46in
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The extraordinary 'Harriet's Journey' 100-block sampler quilt from Jennifer Chiaverini

Author and quilt designer Jennifer Chiaverini is back with a beautiful new sampler based on her ninth Elm Creek Quilts novel. In Circle of Quilters, one woman's discovery of an exquisite sampler quilt utterly changed her fate; immerse yourself in the story and create the same 100-block sampler of this best-selling novel! Follow the step-by-step instructions to cut and piece blocks, or simply use the included foundation piecing patterns—the choice is yours. Mingling vintage favorites with never-before-seen designs, the blocks will intrigue quilters of all skill levels. An inspirational gallery shows off the 6" finished squares in a variety of settings.

• Best-selling novelist and quilter returns with another Elm Creek Quilts masterpiece
• Recreate 100 blocks—a mix of new and classic designs—for adventurous beginners and experienced quilters
• Traditionally piece blocks or use foundation patterns

Make your own Harriet's Journey

Posted by Jennifer Chiaverini on Jan 13th 2021

Harriet’s Journey. Machine pieced and appliquéd by Jennifer Chiaverini, machine quilted by Sue Vollbrecht, 2019, Wisconsin, USA. The “Lucy’s Collection” fabrics by Jennifer Chiaverini used in this quilt were provided by Red Rooster Fabrics.

As my longtime readers know, and as my previous six pattern books from C&T Publishing will attest, I enjoy making the quilts featured in my novels.

I hope you’ll enjoy making your own version of Harriet’s Journey . The one hundred 6˝ (finished) blocks you’ll find in this book are the same size as those in Sylvia’s Bridal Sampler and the Loyal Union Sampler , so you can swap favorite blocks between the three quilts to create a wonderful new sampler of your own. I hope you’ll find your time with Harriet’s Journey enjoyable and worthwhile, and that you’ll proudly share your creative endeavors with your own circle of quilters.  

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