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African Accents by Lisa Shepard brings unique quality to our living spaces. There are more than 40 projects, easy to advanced, with an added bonus of learning how African fabrics are made and discover the cultural aspects tied to them.

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African Accents
Fabrics and Crafts to Decorate Your Home

Author: Lisa Shepard
Pages: 127
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Krause Publications
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4HD0145
Weight: 1.3 lbs.

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Bring the Mystery and Drama of Africa into Your Home

Beautiful colors. Rich textures. Exotic patterns. The way we decorate our homes has become one of the most meaningful ways to express our individualism- and African fabrics bring a unique quality to our living spaces. Now you can enjoy these exciting fabrics at home by making any of the functional, decorative projects in this book. As an added bonus you will learn how African fabrics are made and discover the cultural aspects tied to them.

More than 40 projects- easy to advanced- to sew, fuse, and glue
Chapters covering the dining room, living room, master bedroom, kid's bedroom, home office and gift-giving
Complete resource listing for fabrics, buttons, ribbons, and other materials
Create the look of authentic adinkra, kente strip weaving, korhogos, mudcloth, appliqued kuba cloth, and embroidered kasai velvet with readily available materials

About the Author

Lisa Shepard is a writer and designer based in New Jersey. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, as well as an Associate's degree in Communications. She has held various positions in the sewing, craft, and textile industries. In African Accents, she shares her combined passions for sewing, creative home decor, and African art.

Table of Contents
Introduction	6
About This Book	7
Chapter One- Techniques	9
Chapter Two- Living Area	38
Chapter Three- Dining Area	54
Chapter Four- Bedroom	64
Chapter Five- Kid's Room	76
Chapter Six- Home Office	90
Chapter Seven- Entertaining and Gift-giving	98
Appendix	110
Supplies and Resources	115
Glossary	123
Bibliography	127

Placemat and Napkin Tie

Corrugated Gift Box

Desk Blotter

Hinged Double Picture Frame

African Mosiac Wall Hanging

living area kids room

Living Area and Kid's Room

korhogo room divider korhogo motifs

Korhogo Room Divider and Korhogo Motifs

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Cultural & Ethnical Influenced

African Themes

African Accents
by Lisa Shepard

Bold Improvisation
by Scott Heffley

Facts & Fabrications
Unraveling the History of Quilts & Slavery
by Barbara Brackman

Signs & Symbols
by Maude Southwell Wahlman

Mixed selections for Kitchen, Bedroom, Livingroom, Other	African Accents by Lisa Shepard	Altered 104 Everything by Beth Cote	Beautiful Quiltagami by Mary Jo Hiney	Crazy Quilt Decor by J. Marsha Michler
	Duvet Covers & Curtains by Jean and Valori Wells	Fabulous Fabric No-Sew Decorating in a Snap! Edited by Laura Scott & Vicki Blizzard	Fast Fun & Easy Fabric Critter Bags by Mary Link	Flower Origami by Kumiko Sudo
	It's Not Just Another Cover-Up! by Pam Bono Designs	Embellishing with Felted Wool Beads, Buttons & Embroidery by Mary Stori	Joined at the Heart Quilting for Family and Friends by Anne Moscicki and Linda Wyckoff-Hickey	Little Things Mean A Lot! by Pam Bono Designs
	Machine Embroidery Room by Room by Carol Zentgraf	Ribbons, Buttons, & Beads Projects for a Romantic Home by Mary Jo Hiney	Ribbons! by D&C Publishing	Serge Smart Edited by Julie Johnson
Sewing Edges & Corners Decorative Techniques for Your Home and Wardrobe by Linda Lee	Small Quilts with Vintage Charm by Jo Morton	Home Decor & Quilts Strippin Time: Project of the Month by J.Jane Mitchell and Patsy Padgett	Wackeroo Quilts by Kathy Wesley	Your Space by Shannon Mullen