Jul 13, 2009

Gee's Bend Quilters Sing

 


Gee's Bend Quilters sing as they sign autographs. Pictured among the group are: China Pettway, Loretta Bennett, Mary Ann Pettway,Revil Mosely, Louisiana Bendolph, Lucy Mingo, Florine Smith. Taken in front of the Stitchin' Post, Sisters Oregon, July 11, 2009 

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Free Gee's Bend Quilter's Pattern

Loretta Pettway Bennett created a Pine Burr Quilt for the State of Alabama while participating in the Alabama State council on the Arts Foklife apprenticeship grogram. Loretta's mother, Quinnie Pettway, was one of the orginal Gee's Bend Quiltes and taught Loretta how to make it. On March 11, 1997 it was officially designated as the "State Quilt" of Alabama. PDF: Pine Burr Quilt Pattern by Loretta 

5 comments:

Coloradolady said...

Wonderful!! How inspiring. Thanks for posting this.

Barbara Sindlinger said...

That is so cool. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Lurline said...

A really lovely surprise post!
Hugs - Lurline♥

Magpie Sue said...

{happy sigh} :- )

jenclair said...

:) The spirit moves!