Blocks and Strips Quilt, 2003
Ruth Kennedy, American
Corduroy
86 x 75 inches (218.4 x 190.5 cm)
Collection of the Tinwood Alliance. Photo: Steve Pitkin, Pitkin Studio
Rockford, IL
The Gee's Bend Quilt Exhibit will be at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from September 16, 2008 until December 14, 2008. Expand your artistic vision and go see this exhibit dedicated to the architecture of the quilt from the quilters of Gee's Bend.
If you don't know anything about this talented group of southern ladies listen to these interviews:
WBHM Interview
WHYY Interview
2003 NPR Article and Interview
2004 NPR Article and Interview
NPR Podcast
Purchase these DVD and Books:
Quilt Maker's of Gee's Bend DVD
Quilts of Gee's Bend DVD
Gee's Bend: Architecture of the Quilt
