Passing on traditions constructs a special sense of community along with a quilt. Through the lens of African American quilts, explore layers of creativity, diversity, and family history that enrich ...

Draws parallels between African fabric motifs and designs found in African American patchwork quilts. Leon, Eli. Who=d A Thought It: Improvisation in African American Quiltmaking. San Francisco Craft ...

I decided I had so many fabric scraps I would try my hand at Kawandi. The backing is leftover piece of blue quilt fabric and the 'wadding' is two large op shops scarves. The premise of Kawandi is ...

“I don’t like doing patterns, I don’t like doing squares ... black-and-white quilts picturing African animals with their pelts stitched into the fabric. Bits of color pop out to greet ...