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Spirits of the Cloth: Contemporary African American Quilts (Hardcover)

by Carolyn Mazloomi (Author), Faith Ringgold (Preface)

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Featuring 150 color photographs, "Spirits of the Cloth" is one of the first popular books to showcase the work of contemporary African-American quilters.

Product Details

Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Clarkson Potter; 1st edition (November 3, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0609600915
ISBN-13: 978-0609600917
Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.9 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #281,027 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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5 books cite this book:

Signs and Symbols: African Images in African American Quilts (2nd Edition) by Maude Southwell Wahlman in Back Matter
Fabric of Faith: A Guide to the Prayer Quilt Ministry by Kimberly Winston in Back Matter
Gee's Bend: The Women and Their Quilts by John Beardsley in Back Matter
American Quiltmaking: 1970-2000 by Eleanor Levie in Back Matter
The African American Writer's Handbook: How to Get in Print and Stay in Print by Robert Fleming on page 196

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5.0 out of 5 stars Experiencing History, May 16, 2000

By	E. Kathleen Wallace (Windsor, CT) - See all my reviews

I received this wonderful book from my son,(via an Amazon gift certificate) for Mother's Day. It is very meaningful because I've had the pleasure of meeting and viewing the works of several of the featured artists including the author. The women are as warm and vibrant as their creations and willing to share their God-given talent with emerging quilters like myself. The colors in this book leap off the pages and wrap themselves around you , just as the original quilts were meant to do. I agree with another reviewer; even if I didn't know which end of the needle to thread this will be a most cherished gift. I am extremely & excitedly inspired.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Unequivocally, one of the best quilt books out there!!!, August 11, 1999

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My daughter bought this book for me and I will be forever in her debt for doing so. I am a fairly new quilter, and have been looking a long time for quilts that would reflect the african diaspora. This one does it in spades. The colors and artistic expression of the quilts is unparalled. Kudos to those who submitted quilts. It has been an inspiration to me.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, work., September 15, 1999

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The book is displayed proudly in my home. I read the book and enjoyed the narratives on each chapter and the comments of each artist. I was very pleased to see the different "twists" and "spins" of each artists work. Looking at the pictures, you can almost touch the colors, textures and the spirit of the work. I've been to several art shows in which some of the featured artists work were on display. I had the opportunity to attend a quilt show in Huntsville AL to hear Yvonne Wells talk about her work and I was extremely pleased that the works of quilt artists are being highlighted in one woman/man shows. The book was long overdue!!!!! Thank you to the artist C. Mazloomi!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational
If you're looking for inspiration for your quilt making, this is the book. It's like taking a walk through a museum of history and culture. Filled with color photos.

Published on February 8, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars The traveling exhibit is now in print!
Having the pleasure of seeing the traveling exhibit of "Spirits of the Cloth" before it became a book was the first thrill! Read more

Published on April 28, 1999 by Virginia La Brie

5.0 out of 5 stars Extrordinary, factual example of contemporary AA quilts
Call me biased, but I am eminently proud and awe with the dedication and hard work that is shown in Dr.Malzoomi's book. Read more

Published on January 25, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars BREATH-TAKING a book that must be shared.
When I first read Roland Freeman's book, A Communion of the Spirit, I was in awe. I did not think that his book could be topped. I was wrong. Read more

Published on November 20, 1998 by epetty4533@aol.com

5.0 out of 5 stars CAROLYN MAZLOOMI DESERVES APPLAUSE!
Adriene Cruz' "Divine Guardian" on the book jacket is an apt appetizer for the smorgasbord that awaits every person who opens Carolyn Mazloomi's SPIRITS OF THE CLOTH... Read more

Published on November 7, 1998 by marlobs@awod.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Quilts that are so unique, they are almost unbelievable!
Carolyn Mazloomi has truly cllected an array of African American quilts second to none! What first strikes me is the vividness of these quilts. The colors are bold. Read more

Published on November 2, 1998

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