Gees bend quilts

Un-modern Made Modern Challenge Our goal: Make a modern quilt with un-modern fabrics. Sounds un-interesting? Take a quick look: T...

There is a current exhibition at the Met called "History Refused to Die." It is an exhibition of thirty paintings, sculptures, dr...

It would be very hard not to mention these stunning quilts when compiling an exhibition of denim. While the quilters of Gee’s Bend in Southe...

After my post yesterday I came across these quilts made by the women of Gee's Bend. I can't get them out of my head- the color and composit...

I am often asked where I find or look for inspiration and to be honest, the things that truly get me excited are often simple, pure and unintentional. One of my favorite resources in my "inspiration file box" are the quilts of Gee's Bend. Both the work and the story that comes from Gee's Bend truly fills me with joy, inspiration and challenges my own thinking when it comes to art, history and tradition. For those who don't know about Gee's Bend- it is a rural community in Alabama about 30…

The quilts of Gee's Bend - a powerful example of impoverished, black women creating works of art from scraps of fabric. Their story and work are inspiring.

I gathered my favorite Gee's Bend quilts, which you can buy directly from the artists! Learn about American quilting history and buy some art!

Housetops by Deb Rowden 2010 Deb's wall quilt is one of my favorite quilts. Vintage quilt top---1950s Her inspiration was a f...

The quilts of Gee's Bend - a powerful example of impoverished, black women creating works of art from scraps of fabric. Their story and work are inspiring.

Get to know the generations of African-American women who create the world-famous Gee’s Bend Quilts.