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| quilter: Annie Mae Young | commenter's first name: Wiebke |
| I really like this quilt because the stripes look like water floating into a landscape. | |
| quilter: Annie Mae Young | commenter's first name: gayle |
| Your work is truly inspiring. I come from a family of quilters. Quilting has always been an important necessity in my family. I enjoyed watching the PBS special "The Quilters Of Gee's Bend." My art students are going to create their own story quilts this year. I can't wait til the opening of the show in Auburn. I hope I get to meet y'all. I am going to try to bring my grandmother who is 82 and lives in Carroll County, Georgia. It would be a two hour ride for her. She would love to see your work. Thank you and all the ladies of Gee's Bend for sharing your love of quilting, your spirit, and your talents with the rest of us in alabama. thank you and god bless, Gayle Daughtrey 2712 17th Ave Valley, Alabama 36854 | |
| quilter: Amelia Bennett | commenter's first name: Beckie |
| Dear Ms. Bennett, I just wanted to say how excited I was to see your quilts here in Auburn. I have read about them and seen the PBS documentary, and now what a blessing to see them in person. My in-laws live at the border of Wilcox and Clarke counties, and we have read over the last few years about the effort to get the ferry up and running. I hope that becomes a reality soon. Thank you for keeping this American tradition alive. | |
| quilter: Annie Mae Young | commenter's first name: Angela |
| Ms. Annie Mae Young, I enjoyed meeting you all on Sunday, September 11,2005 in Auburn. I am looking forward to seeing you all again in Atlanta next year. I really have a greater appreciation for quilts. I had a quilt as a child that my grandmother made but I really didn't realize the value of quilts at the time. I only wish that my mom had educated me on the value and tradition of quilts. Please give Ms. Arlonzia Pettway my love. My God continue to bless you all richly. Angela Blalock | |
| quilter: Loretta Pettway | commenter's first name: Julie |
| Ms. Pettway, I teach 1st grade in Thomasville, AL. I was wonderin gif you would be willing to provide me with any information concerning your quilts. My children are very excited and would love to hear from you. Julie Crocker | |
| quilter: Annie Mae Young | commenter's first name: Anonomous |
| I love this quilt! Corduroy is so comfy. And the design is unreal! You are a true artist, and that come from my heart and soul. | |
| quilter: Loretta Pettway | commenter's first name: Diane |
| I just finished reading the 431 page library book Gee's Bend The Women and Their Quilts. It is good someone took the time to document the quilters and their stories. I feel like I personally know these quilters from their stories. What beautiful quilts they have made! The corduroy quilts look like would be toasty warm on a cold winter night. Thanks to all who have given their time so I could see this part of quilting history. I am inspired to look through my fabric stash and make a "housetop" , "bricklayer" or something from used clothing. I might break away from the symmetrical designs I have grown up with. Diane Stewart | |
| quilter: Amelia Bennett | commenter's first name: Melissia |
| I miss you and is very proud of all the hard work you did while you were here. Love Your Niec, Melissia | |
| quilter: Loretta Pettway | commenter's first name: Adrienne |
| Thank you for the beautiful documentary...........the essence being of heart, soul and spirit. Blessings from my heart........ Adrienne | |
| quilter: Loretta Pettway | commenter's first name: Cindy |
| This is the most amazing quilt I have ever seen. You have great talent with color and design. You inspire me to do better. Cindy | |
| quilter: Loretta Pettway | commenter's first name: Muriel |
| When I saw your work in Atlanta, I was so inspired. I started a quilt years ago that I have not finished. I probably will never finish it but I was inspired to use the creavity and design in scrapbooking. I love the graphic element to quiltmaking. Thank you for inspiring and the idea of using what I have on hand to make something beautiful. | |
| quilter: Loretta Pettway | commenter's first name: Jennifer |
| I just watched "The Quiltmakerks of Gee's Bend" on PBS and I wanted to say thank you for sharing your story and your quilts with the rest of the world. You really made me think about my life and what I could be doing. I'm from Canada and I have a 1 1/2 year old and I've been thinking about making a quilt for her. I don't know if I can able to do it or not but after seeing the story of Gee's bend and the history I'll give it a shot. thank you for sharing Jennifer | |
| quilter: Loretta Pettway | commenter's first name: Vickie |
| Thank you ladies for sharing your talents with the world. I truely hope that the news about the Ferry reopening brings you great blessings and you continue to prosper from your quilts. Vickie Horace Winston-Salem, NC | |
| quilter: Loretta Pettway | commenter's first name: Effie |
| I was so happy to see the Gee's Bend quilts honored on postage stamps. Trying to find out all I can now about the history of the quilts. I am so proud to something more that is our's. AFrican American. GOD bless you and all the sisters Sister Effie | |
| quilter: Loretta Pettway | commenter's first name: Mary |
| I recently viewed the Documentary of the Quilt makers of Gees Bend and it made me cry ,it is a inspiring story of strength and faith. I was inspired . I especially loved the part showing Loretta Pettyway and how humble she was .She has a amazing spirit and presence as do all the women shown but,I felt more oa a connection with her because she reminded me of my mother. | |
| quilter: Lucy Mooney | commenter's first name: khaliun |
| This is my faviteort one. | |
| quilter: Annie Mae Young | commenter's first name: justine |
| Dear Miss Young, I admire your fine quilting skills and have a question about how to choose the pattern. My father passed away this year and I have cut some of his shirts to begin my quilt. He would have really liked your quilt because his eye would always go to abstract art, also the bright colors. I have began by cutting the material into long 2 inch strips, then cut some of thoses into 6 inches long. I'm sewing with an old Brother sewing machine but can also sew by hand. I appreciate that your lines are not straight. What are your suggestions or comments on how to piece the materials together? Any comments are very much appreciated. Yours truly, Justine M. Perez | |