tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post439928244779118521..comments2023-10-23T16:46:38.407-04:00Comments on The Drawing Board: Quilting Crossroads: Gee's Bend, AlabamaKate D. Spainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17741487310708719748noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-34191469421217039572013-01-31T16:34:22.706-05:002013-01-31T16:34:22.706-05:00If you want to learn alot more about Gee's Ben...If you want to learn alot more about Gee's Bend and the quiltmakers,there is a full episode titled "Gee's Bend the Most Famous Quilts in America?" in the 9 part documentary" Why Quilts Matter: History,Art&Politics" available on our website WhyQuiltsMatter.org or on Amazon.<br /> Shelly ZegartShelly Zegarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10246346767963647803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-31886494943630793812013-01-31T11:42:31.580-05:002013-01-31T11:42:31.580-05:00I feel home sick to hear your voice... Said to Pet...I feel home sick to hear your voice... Said to Pete, I will respond to his email...mrikiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990403568078592824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-67960247112948302512013-01-31T10:16:42.631-05:002013-01-31T10:16:42.631-05:00What a lovely post! I would love to go to Boykin,...What a lovely post! I would love to go to Boykin, but I feel like I kind of did--thank you!ThirdMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128943498017682152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-9172302056005103452013-01-31T09:37:47.723-05:002013-01-31T09:37:47.723-05:00Wow Kate! It looks like you had a fabulous trip. ...Wow Kate! It looks like you had a fabulous trip. How exciting that they welcomed you with open arms. Thanks for sharing your trip and photos!Thimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-57284703649020554242013-01-27T22:24:15.458-05:002013-01-27T22:24:15.458-05:00What a great post! Thank you so much for sharing t...What a great post! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I'm always wanting to learn about and see more of the Gee's Bend Quilts and who made them. What a neat experience! This has to go on my bucket list, hehe.Jodi - usairdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268097731821750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-15824636926185140702013-01-27T22:23:42.872-05:002013-01-27T22:23:42.872-05:00Oh my gosh, Kate. What an experience! That sounds ...Oh my gosh, Kate. What an experience! That sounds like such an amazing day, one I'm sure you'll never forget! The quilts of Gee's Bend are some of my all-time favorites, and I'm happy that you were able to travel there!<br /><br />I love how Mary Ann described her process of hand piecing those stunning blocks...when the spirit moves and and without a real plan. So amazing!!Heather Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06143229895454715552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-40480399943842756842013-01-27T11:51:20.574-05:002013-01-27T11:51:20.574-05:00I don't know if I knew you're in Atlanta -...I don't know if I knew you're in Atlanta - I grew up there. I learned about Gee's Bend when I found a Gee's Bend quilt kit at Tuesday Morning of all places. Thanks for telling us about your journey!EGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173742152462063273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-32927698974866227482013-01-26T14:58:11.508-05:002013-01-26T14:58:11.508-05:00Thank you so much for sharing your heart-warming s...Thank you so much for sharing your heart-warming story. It's a wet, miserable summer's morning here in Sydney Australia, but my day is so much brighter after reading your post.Hot Fudgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619094221296697533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-39228407260967193542013-01-26T11:59:21.607-05:002013-01-26T11:59:21.607-05:00What a wonderful trip! Thank you for taking us alo...What a wonderful trip! Thank you for taking us along with this post! SarahBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08703824927960894673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-37381454362235490302013-01-26T11:31:54.118-05:002013-01-26T11:31:54.118-05:00Looks like you had such a great time. What a great...Looks like you had such a great time. What a great experience :)Sunshinehttp://www.boundtoquilt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-34674459441070750242013-01-26T09:30:12.050-05:002013-01-26T09:30:12.050-05:00What an awesome day! Thanks for telling us all ab...What an awesome day! Thanks for telling us all about it.Lisa Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502089801927429325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-46418049469019964622013-01-26T08:53:13.666-05:002013-01-26T08:53:13.666-05:00I loved this Kate, Gee's Bend has always been ...I loved this Kate, Gee's Bend has always been a magical place in my mind, so much beauty and artistry coming from hard living. The Smithsonian article is fascinating, but you gave a face to these amazing women. Thank you.Dana Gaffneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02023202806714127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-15421671121292439262013-01-26T08:50:54.887-05:002013-01-26T08:50:54.887-05:00Fabulous.Thahks for sharing this story!!Fabulous.Thahks for sharing this story!!Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658886355427916313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-86842956475800484322013-01-26T06:23:57.749-05:002013-01-26T06:23:57.749-05:00Thanks so much for sharing this story! The 'qu...Thanks so much for sharing this story! The 'quilter connection' is truely a special one. It is remarkable how alike we all are no matter our circumstance or location. Quilts are beautiful because beautiful people make them!robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01487134379856172690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-83600989847308464052013-01-26T04:49:52.713-05:002013-01-26T04:49:52.713-05:00What a fantastic story! Thank you for sharing with...What a fantastic story! Thank you for sharing with us :)Alyce @ Blossom Heart Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076141669796712501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-74777868167235201042013-01-26T04:21:55.971-05:002013-01-26T04:21:55.971-05:00I love Gees Bend quilts and thanks for sharing thi...I love Gees Bend quilts and thanks for sharing this amazing experience. How fabulous to meet these wonderful and talented women. The postal services' quilt is stunning.Annabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806122680540977875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-13969091381793880442013-01-25T22:37:23.034-05:002013-01-25T22:37:23.034-05:00What a happy story, and so well told. Thanks so m...What a happy story, and so well told. Thanks so much for sharing...I'd never heard of this place or people, and will certainly be learning more!SarahZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848104380274247158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-90282077766123365052013-01-25T22:25:56.242-05:002013-01-25T22:25:56.242-05:00What a wonderful experience! I have always loved ...What a wonderful experience! I have always loved the artistry of the Gees Bend quilts, even before I started quilting. It must have been amazing to meet some of the women who keep the artistry alive!Sarah Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393284767325742399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-68977429644962880392013-01-25T22:00:22.481-05:002013-01-25T22:00:22.481-05:00What an experience. Wow!What an experience. Wow!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842436821856738731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-17347301146850757122013-01-25T20:41:42.023-05:002013-01-25T20:41:42.023-05:00What a great story! You look like you had a specta...What a great story! You look like you had a spectacular time and those ladies look like a lot of fun!Beth J. Bealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17556008046170695003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-86496311523599490582013-01-25T19:20:24.222-05:002013-01-25T19:20:24.222-05:00Thanks for sharing your visit to Gee's Bend wi...Thanks for sharing your visit to Gee's Bend with us so that we may enjoy meeting these lovely quilters, too ... :) PatScrapatcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11922866916373027618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-6041908540657055452013-01-25T18:25:56.297-05:002013-01-25T18:25:56.297-05:00In August of this past year my family and I were i...In August of this past year my family and I were in Nashville Tennessee for a birthday celebration/ vacation. I had heard of the Frist Museum previously but hadn't thought about it until it appeared on the first day of out stay in Nashville. There were huge banners outside the museum hanging from the walls advertising the show inside. My excitement grew as I read the banner - Quilts from Gee's Bend! So if you know me even a little bit you would know that I had to go inside to see the wonderful treasures there. It was impressive. I never thought that I would have the opportunity to actually see ANY of these quilts in person. It truly is a joy to see what these women made with love using materials that were on hand. <br />So I can imagine how excited you were to have met one of these ladies of the cloth and needle so to speak!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949203003826926924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3195628004017882302.post-40935872231211497932013-01-25T18:11:11.335-05:002013-01-25T18:11:11.335-05:00Oh I have just been reading up on the Gees Bend qu...Oh I have just been reading up on the Gees Bend quilters as I like their simple styles and simple fabrics, just how patchwork should be!Selfsewnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05023009578324548173noreply@blogger.com