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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Part One introduces you to Africa and its astonish- ingly diverse creative heritage. Through wonderful color photographs and inviting text you will be drawn into the world of African art. It is revealed in the bold murals of Ndebele women the incredible headdresses of Dogon dancers and the mysterious carnival masks of the Kongo. You will discover similarities between the rich geometric designs of the Zulu or the Yoruba and familiar quilt patterns. Here you will find pin- wheels autograph blocks stars and many other motifs that are echoed in traditional American quilts. Part Two invites you to make sixteen quilts with themes colors and spirit that are unmistakably African. Each quilt has as its starting point a motif out of Africa. The patterns are surprisingly simple and all can be made by beginners. Experienced quilters will find new ways to handle tricky techniques. You will discover how to make “Flying Geese” without need- ing to cut tiny triangles. You will make perfect star points without worrying about stretchy bias edges. There is even a new way to quick-piece the traditional “Log Cabin” block. With every pattern there is an emphasis on saving time-without compromising quality. (SP)