Shota and the Star Quilt

Shota and the Star Quilt

Author: Margaret Bateson-Hill

Publisher: Zero to Ten

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781840892024

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Retelling of a folktale from the Lakota indians of North America in which a young girl and her grandmother make a star quilt as a celebration of their friendship, love and community. Includes brief factual information on the Lakota indians and instructions for making a star collage. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.


Morning Star Quilts

Morning Star Quilts

Author: Florence Pulford

Publisher: Dover Publications

Published: 1996-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780486294667

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Beautifully illustrated account of quilts created by modern Indian women of the Gros Ventre, Assiniboine, Cree, Mandan, Sioux & other tribes. Over 50 full-color photos document the beauty, drama & power of their creations.


Native American Designs 2

Native American Designs 2

Author: Joyce Mori

Publisher: American Quilter's Society

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574328950

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In her book, Sarah King shares her knowledge of fabric surface design, influenced by the fascinating ancient Japanese art of shibori. It is a resist technique in which fabric is manipulated before it is dyed or discharged (bleached) to produce wonderful textural designs for use in quilting, clothing, decorating, or anywhere fabric is found.The most common resist techniques involve stitching, folding, clamping, pleating, binding, tying, compressing, and wrapping. These methods were used to design fabrics before the invention of roller printing, and these types of designs can still be seen today in shibori and mud-cloth fabrics.The book covers fiber-reactive and indigo dyes and bleach discharge designs. Three projects, with explicit instructions, introduce the reader to the fascinating world of fabric manipulation and dyeing.


Quilting Patterns from Native American Designs

Quilting Patterns from Native American Designs

Author: Joyce Mori

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780891458135

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Whether you are looking for bold geometric designs, stylized plants and animals, or graceful swirls, you will find the right design among this book's ready-to-use quilting patterns based on Native American designs. Directions show how to combine several patterns to create unique border or block designs that are perfect for the open spaces in a quilt.


Fabric of a Nation

Fabric of a Nation

Author: Pamela Parmal

Publisher: MFA Publications

Published: 2021-04-27

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9780878468768

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A mother stitches a few lines of prayer into a bedcover for her son serving in the Union army during the Civil War. A formerly enslaved African American woman creates a quilt populated by Biblical figures alongside celestial events. A Diné women weaves a blanket for a U.S. Army soldier stationed in the Southwest. A quilted Lady Liberty, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln mark the resignation of Richard Nixon. These are just a few of the diverse and sometimes hidden stories of the American experience told by quilts and bedcovers from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Spanning more than four hundred years, the fifty-six works of textile art in this book express the personal narratives of their makers and owners and connect to broader stories of global trade, immigration, industry, marginalization, and territorial and cultural expansion. Made by Americans of European, African, Native, and Hispanic heritage, these engaging works of art range from family heirlooms to acts of political protest, each with its own story to tell.


Star Struck Quilts

Star Struck Quilts

Author: Barbara H. Cline

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2010-08-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 1607051486

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Learn to make star quilts that truly shine using variations on traditional blocks and the mix-and-match patterns in this skill-building guide. Quilt designer and teacher Barbara Cline has helped countless crafters expand their creative horizons. Now she helps you reach for the stars with 9 wall-hanging projects. Plus she demonstrates how the featured star block patterns can be transformed into 27 different quilts! Beginning with the classic Lone Star block, Barbara explains the basics of layout and diamond piecing, offering tips and tricks that save time and avoid common pitfalls. Arranged in order of difficulty, each new quilt project offers new challenges with step-by-step instructions designed to build skills as you go. Barbara also shares many valuable life lessons and shows you how to achieve the fine workmanship found in the quilts made in her Mennonite community.


American Women Artists in Wartime, 1776-2010

American Women Artists in Wartime, 1776-2010

Author: Paula E. Calvin

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2011-09-29

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 0786486759

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For generations, men have left their homes and families to defend their country while their wives, mothers and daughters remained safely at home, outwardly unaffected. A closer examination reveals that women have always been directly impacted by war. In the last few years, they have actively participated on the front lines. This book tells the story of the women who documented the impact of war on their lives through their art. It includes works by professional artists and photographers, combat artists, ordinary women who documented their military experiences, and women who worked in a variety of types of needlework. Taken together, these images explore the female consciousness in wartime.


Encyclopedia of American Folk Art

Encyclopedia of American Folk Art

Author: Gerard C. Wertkin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 724

ISBN-13: 1135956154

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For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.


The Quilt

The Quilt

Author: Elise Schebler Roberts, Helen Kelley, Sandra Dallas, Jennifer Chiaverini, Jean Ray Laury

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9781610605366

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