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Shattering Darkness: Quilt Blocks to Ignite Your Creativity, Build Skills, and Foster Community

By Linda K. Johnson, Christi A. Low and Jane K. Wells

This perfectly illustrated and easy-to-follow pattern book skillfully guides you through 13 beautifully designed star blocks. Each traditionally pieced block provides an array of vibrant color gatherings that will interest advanced quilters while teaching basic, traditional piecing methods with easy shapes such as squares and half-square triangles that any beginner can follow. The results come together in a stunning sampler quilt that will provide comfort and enjoyment for years to come. Suggested

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