Quilt the Beloved Africa by Jenny Williamson and Pat Parker, softback published by Sally Milner in Australia. Available in the UK ISBN 978-1-86351-395-1, price 15.99 from www.searchpress.com
Bearing testimony to the rich art of African design, this book on quilting explores the quintessential style found on the African continent. It shows a gallery of work from Africa’s top quilters.
I love the front cover of this book with its distinctive African colouring and pattern, which sets it apart from the quilt styles of Europe and America. African quilts beat to a different rhythm. This book fully explores this, helping you to create quilts with African themes and symbols. At the end are patterns for African dolls that are really wonderful.
This vibrant 113 page book is well worth buying if you wish to infuse your quilts with life and create a different look or if you just wish to get in touch with some African inspiration. The book is beautifully produced with clear photographs, instructions and templates.