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Exploring the Art of Quilting: From Gee’s Bend to Your Story
November 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free
Exploring the Art of Quilting:
From Gee’s Bend to Your Story
Tuesday, November 12
12-1:00pm
Join us for a captivating lunchtime session as we explore the rich history and artistry of quilting, focusing on the renowned quilts of Gee’s Bend. We’ll begin with a presentation by Judy Allen on the history and unique techniques of these extraordinary quilts. Then, Eileen Trudeau (or a guest speaker if she’s unavailable) will discuss the evolution of quilting, showcasing her own work and offering a show-and-tell segment.
This event is interactive! We invite quilters of all levels to bring their own quilts for a show-and-tell session. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share your quilting journey, connect with other enthusiasts, and gain inspiration from each other’s work.
Come be a part of this special gathering of creativity, history, and community during your lunch hour!
Free and open to the public.
Light refreshments.
Donations welcome!
RSPV below appreciated!
About Judy Allen:
I have experimented with quilt making over 25 years, with very precise designs moving toward abstract images. My recent time at the Gee’s Bend Quilters’ Retreat (Nov 2023) challenged me to create a narrative vision of Gee’s Bend set beside the Alabama River, honoring the profound persistence of black women to create art and support their families.
About Eileen Trudeau:
Born and raised inDetroit, Michigan , eldest of five
Early interests: sewing, embroidery, gardening, science, medicine
My mother taught herself to embroider when she contracted tuberculosis and was confined to a sanitarium. She eventually passed on this art to her childfen. She also started the tradition of creating quilts for newborn family members.
That interest blossomed several years later when I discovered the world of art quilting, also known as improvisational quilting. I was fascinated br the work of Jean Wells, Nancy Crow and the women of Gee’s Bend. I studied the historical connections with Amish quilts and I marveled at the cross-cultural links among African – American, African, and Aboriginal textile art.
I have no formal training in textiles or quilting. I learn by doing.and sharing what I create with family, friends and fellow quilters. I recently contributed to a family quilt that will be given to the newest member of our family Wyatt Francis Gabbert-Pope born August 31, 2024. The theme is bunnies.
Exploring the Art of Quilting: From Gee’s Bend to Your Story
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