"Montana Star Quilts" book  






 

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A century ago, Native American Plains Indians recorded their lives Click Here for Larger View and achievements on painted buffalo robes.  Today, the morning Star Quilt is its contemporary equivalent, an object of both honor and function in every-day Indian life. The morning star design probably gained acceptance due to its similarity to the Sacred Circle -- representing life's continuous circle. For many Northern Plains tribes, the star quilt is one of the most honored gifts a family can give-a-way or receive. Some tribes represented in Monatan Star Quilts are the Assiniboine, Sioux and Chippewa of Montana. Lewis and Clark brought the white man to Indian country, missionaries followed teaching the Indians to quilt. Star quilts caught on and have endured throughout the years.

"Montana Star Quilts" features over 90 brilliant full-page, color photos of Indian and author made star quilts. It includes complete step-by-step directions for eleven original star quilts with tips to design your own. 155 pages ( 90 full color ), and traceable templates. Review Sample pages.

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