Drawing inspiration from the colours, rhythms and fabric of the continent, Jenny Williamson and Pat Parker show you how to create truly African quilts.
In part one the authors showcase works from a number of top quilters, and examine and illustrate the inspirations from which they were drawn. Featuring diverse subjects such as wildlife, scenery, rural and city life - as well as Nelson Mandela's shirts - the quilts chosen present a gallery of African images.
Part two gives step-by-step instructions on how you, too, can create your own uniquely African quilts.
So get those fabrics out of the cupboard, and start sewing!
Sisters Jenny and Pat were born, grew up and live in Johannesburg. Neither can remember a time when they were not surrounded by fabric and were not involved in one form of handwork or another. They started teaching quilting in 1978 and have taught courses at National Quilt Festivals since 1989. They have won numerous prizes, individually and together, for their quilts. Their work has been exhibited in Britain, Canada and the USA, where they have also successfully conducted classes and lectures.
Sisters Jenny and Pat were born, grew up and live in Johannesburg. Neither can remember a time when they were not surrounded by fabric and were not involved in one form of handwork or another. They started teaching quilting in 1978 and have taught courses at National Quilt Festivals since 1989. They have won numerous prizes, individually and together, for their quilts. Their work has been exhibited in Britain, Canada and the USA, where they have also successfully conducted classes and lectures.
