The rituals of creative work--here unfurling the layers, setting up the quilt horses, tacking the quilt--are like a kind of prayer. Imagine having one of these sung-over, prayed-over, gossiped-over, eaten-over quilts in your home. It would be like having a beautiful companion sharing your living room.
Thank you for this lovely video, I am Carmen Gee a descendent of Mike Gee. An Artist as were my Father, Grandmother and her uncle before me. My Father would often tell me about Gees Bend as a child. I hope to meet you at the festival 2024- best wishes
These women have inspired me to quilt more and take pride in my work. I No longer feel like my work isn't worth to be displayed. I proudly display my quilts in my home.
All you women are my heroes. Beautiful quilts made by beautiful loving hands and hearts. I am so lucky to have found your videos and so priviledged to know about the wonderful people of Gees Bend! I have my grandmothers quilts and i am so blessed. Found them after she passed and we inherited the house. What treasures i have!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful stories.
Amazing ladies made these beautiful quilts. I was feeling stressed, but when I watched the ladies quilting and singing and sharing their stories, I felt a calmness come down over me. Blessings
Several years ago this wonderful exhibit was brought to Boise, ID. My little granddaughter was about 7 yrs old & danced at Ballet Idaho. After her lesson one evening we walked to the Boise Art Museum to see these beautiful pieces of art. What a gracious bunch of ladies; they paid as much attention to that child as they did to any wealthy patron. They were tickled that she asked for their autographs on her program. She is in nursing school & still has that program. Thank you ladies.
Since I heard about the quilters of Gees Bend, I have had a strong desire to travel there & meet the beautiful ladies that are so talented, yet humble & gracious. That is my prayer that I can travel there & spend some time in their presence.
What a phenomenal film!! These artists are so blessed. I think it's good to always remember where we came from. It seems that our roots are here to challenge our thoughts, beliefs, skills, and commitments in such a way to remind us that life holds a balance of love, desire, and change. I feel it's our duty to find that balance and never let go for years to come!
I have just found out about these amazing women and their craft. Watching them work together made me think that if communities were small and more people lived simply we would be far better off. Nga mihi nui to all. (Best heartfelt wishes).
I would thoroughly enjoy meeting these ladies. I have been quilting since I was 6 yrs old. Love the creating! Very proud of these ladies and their creations. Thank you ladies.
This is truly an inspirational film. I just love the history behind all of these women and their quilts... these are true quilts!!! God bless each and every one of you.
I had seen a story about these quilters years ago, one woman said she used he late husband's clothes to make her quilt.. it brought me to tears imagining that he only had enough clothing for one quilt. God bless them all.
I saw their exhibit on opening day when it was at the MFA in Boston. Great exhibit. Some of the ladies were there. Really nice ladies, they seemed tickled to have their work presented.
I was lucky enough to see an exhibition of their quilts and to find this years later is a blessing. To me it seems when watching these women when they are sitting around a quilt singing and their needles quilting, it's a religious experience. These quilts IMO embody such Love, Peace and Gratitude. Thank you ladies for sharing your story.
Beautiful inspirational Story and Beautiful People. I'm in awe of these People ! My people hail from Sylacauga, McElderry , and Anniston Alabama. Thanks for sharing this page
The quilts are phenomenal-undeniable works of art. Their display in a museum speaks volumes without the need for words. So let me get this straight: Joseph G. received the land as a government land grant and gave it to his cousins, the Pettways, who then purchased slaves to work the plantation. These slaves were forced to walk from North Carolina to Alabama, yet their descendants never received all of that land? After everything they endured? For context, $2,700 back then equals about $51,000 today-a deal for the Pettways but a devastating burden for slaves left in debt to their former owners. Descendants of these slaves deserve justice, but their humble backgrounds make them easy targets for exploitation. I hope their families are being compensated for the museums profiting off their work. Otherwise, this is modern-day capitalism and racism at its worst-a shameful disregard for the history of slave descendants.
Amazing quilt amazing ladies . The quilt collector did not pay the ladies the true value of quilt watch 6o mins and other utube videos regarding the exploitation of artists .
I was thinking the same thing ! Oh what a joy and blessing, healing for me, that would be. Inspiring, as I sit here and hand quilt. I'm not striving for perfection. Finished to love and admire is better than perfect and never done.
Now I've been a collector of old quilts .I know quilts..some of what's been shown are not "real quilts"...I know some folks like modern hideous art..that looks like a child painted it and strange eccentric people pay a million dollars for trash..look at gloria vanderbelts "art"..full of pedophile and satanic symbols..that's suppose to be art to a certain web of people. Im not saying these quilts compare to evil..just not real quilts that when you look at them..you see 3D art or pure beauty..aka..a wedding ring quilt..dresdren plate design..log cabin..and others..I didn't see any of those displayed.
The rituals of creative work--here unfurling the layers, setting up the quilt horses, tacking the quilt--are like a kind of prayer. Imagine having one of these sung-over, prayed-over, gossiped-over, eaten-over quilts in your home. It would be like having a beautiful companion sharing your living room.
Thank you for this lovely video, I am Carmen Gee a descendent of Mike Gee. An Artist as were my Father, Grandmother and her uncle before me. My Father would often tell me about Gees Bend as a child. I hope to meet you at the festival 2024- best wishes
These women have inspired me to quilt more and take pride in my work. I No longer feel like my work isn't worth to be displayed. I proudly display my quilts in my home.
All you women are my heroes. Beautiful quilts made by beautiful loving hands and hearts. I am so lucky to have found your videos and so priviledged to know about the wonderful people of Gees Bend! I have my grandmothers quilts and i am so blessed. Found them after she passed and we inherited the house. What treasures i have!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful stories.
Thank you Women of Gees Bend, Alabama! May Our Father God please continue blessing each one of you gifted artists today and always.
This is an amazing and inspirational historical story of quilt making, and of the lives of the people of Gees Bend. I'm a quilter from New Zealand.
Yes 👏🏿 it is amazing history !!!
Amazing ladies made these beautiful quilts. I was feeling stressed, but when I watched the ladies quilting and singing and sharing their stories, I felt a calmness come down over me. Blessings
What a great opportunity to see the ladies of Gee's Bend! I heard about their quilts some time ago and glad they were honored.
Several years ago this wonderful exhibit was brought to Boise, ID. My little granddaughter was about 7 yrs old & danced at Ballet Idaho. After her lesson one evening we walked to the Boise Art Museum to see these beautiful pieces of art. What a gracious bunch of ladies; they paid as much attention to that child as they did to any wealthy patron. They were tickled that she asked for their autographs on her program. She is in nursing school & still has that program. Thank you ladies.
Since I heard about the quilters of Gees Bend, I have had a strong desire to travel there & meet the beautiful ladies that are so talented, yet humble & gracious. That is my prayer that I can travel there & spend some time in their presence.
Beautiful quilts and beautiful stories
What a phenomenal film!! These artists are so blessed. I think it's good to always remember where we came from. It seems that our roots are here to challenge our thoughts, beliefs, skills, and commitments in such a way to remind us that life holds a balance of love, desire, and change. I feel it's our duty to find that balance and never let go for years to come!
you ladies are awesome thanks for sharing? hugs hugs!! your quilts are beautiful i love the "crazy quilt" it's beautiful!
Anyone who creates something with their hands is a great artist. ( that includes literature and music) these quilts are joyful.
I have just found out about these amazing women and their craft. Watching them work together made me think that if communities were small and more people lived simply we would be far better off. Nga mihi nui to all. (Best heartfelt wishes).
I would thoroughly enjoy meeting these ladies. I have been quilting since I was 6 yrs old. Love the creating! Very proud of these ladies and their creations. Thank you ladies.
Sweet home Alabama ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎶🎶💯💯💯🎯🎯🎯🙏🙏🙏
I’m a brand new hand quilter. We sing like that as we work. Love from South Africa 😘🇿🇦
Amazing! Beautiful works of art.
This is truly an inspirational film. I just love the history behind all of these women and their quilts... these are true quilts!!! God bless each and every one of you.
I was enchanted by this story, these women are truly artists🎉❤
I had seen a story about these quilters years ago, one woman said she used he late husband's clothes to make her quilt.. it brought me to tears imagining that he only had enough clothing for one quilt. God bless them all.
Beautiful quilts. Respect. 🌲🌝☘️
So touching and such beautiful quilts thanks for sharing all the best to all the quilters Donna from Canada
Beautiful....the ladies songs touch your heart as do the quilts. Bless them all.
Godspeed, Quilters! 💞
I saw their exhibit on opening day when it was at the MFA in Boston. Great exhibit. Some of the ladies were there. Really nice ladies, they seemed tickled to have their work presented.
I was lucky enough to see an exhibition of their quilts and to find this years later is a blessing. To me it seems when watching these women when they are sitting around a quilt singing and their needles quilting, it's a religious experience. These quilts IMO embody such Love, Peace and Gratitude. Thank you ladies for sharing your story.
Exquisite, these are the most beautiful quilts I have ever seen. They tell a story and are made with ❤️.
My mom and grandmother's are the greatest! I love each of you to the moon and back. #my family
Beautiful inspirational Story and Beautiful People. I'm in awe of these People ! My people hail from Sylacauga, McElderry , and Anniston Alabama. Thanks for sharing this page
Thank you so much for this! This is my home county and it’s wonderful to see these beautiful ladies get recognition for their equally work.
My mom and some of her friends made quilts the same way, I love those memories.
Wow. Wonderful video. Fabulous artistic intuition. What a national treasure these quilts-and these women-are.
Happy to know where my people came from. I still today go to Gee's Bend for may day.
Hermosos trabajos!!!!!!!!❤
What beautiful treasures.
I am a quilt maker, I appreciate all of this beauty. I love it!
Im glad I found this. Love it.
FABULOUS! So inspiring. Beautiful ladies, beautiful singing. A hug to each of them! Thanks for this video. xo
The quilts are phenomenal-undeniable works of art. Their display in a museum speaks volumes without the need for words.
So let me get this straight: Joseph G. received the land as a government land grant and gave it to his cousins, the Pettways, who then purchased slaves to work the plantation. These slaves were forced to walk from North Carolina to Alabama, yet their descendants never received all of that land? After everything they endured?
For context, $2,700 back then equals about $51,000 today-a deal for the Pettways but a devastating burden for slaves left in debt to their former owners. Descendants of these slaves deserve justice, but their humble backgrounds make them easy targets for exploitation. I hope their families are being compensated for the museums profiting off their work. Otherwise, this is modern-day capitalism and racism at its worst-a shameful disregard for the history of slave descendants.
Amazing quilt amazing ladies . The quilt collector did not pay the ladies the true value of quilt watch 6o mins and other utube videos regarding the exploitation of artists .
wonderful, just beautifull...thank you for sharing this video
Just saw their quilts at VMFA. So beautiful!
love 💗 these ladies.....Hugs
Love and respect 🙏🏾
YES! Ase'...I sew and am inspired! Maybe I can learn to quilt!
Incredible history through quilts! TFS the inspiration!
Me to I'm a Pettway also,my father and most of them was born in Alabama,Boykin
Summoning Jutsu - Rehanimation my mother Louisiana was a Pettway before she got married some 30 years ago.
Summoning Jutsu - Rehanimation Clarence pettyway is my great grandpa, my grandma Mattie pettway, was born in Boykin Alabama
Absolutely beautiful and inspiring.
Stunning. Thanks
Amazing , totally inspirational :)
Wish I was with these ladies! Even if it was just to thread their needles!
I was thinking the same thing ! Oh what a joy and blessing, healing for me, that would be. Inspiring, as I sit here and hand quilt. I'm not striving for perfection. Finished to love and admire is better than perfect and never done.
Thank you for that. I'm going to finish my UFOs (unfinished objects, quilts in this case ). They don't have to be perfect..........................
Pamela Killoran and they will gladly accept you as family.
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thx for sharing it made me see that imperfect is perfect
Millport, Ala we have long history in Al as well
I'm inspired-thank you so much!!
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My Peoples!!
Too bad he was a crook ..took their quilts..made $$ off their quilts and the women of Gees Bend had to sue him to get justice
i am great grand son of martha jane pettway
I have a strong family background
Now I've been a collector of old quilts
.I know quilts..some of what's been shown are not "real quilts"...I know some folks like modern hideous art..that looks like a child painted it and strange eccentric people pay a million dollars for trash..look at gloria vanderbelts "art"..full of pedophile and satanic symbols..that's suppose to be art to a certain web of people. Im not saying these quilts compare to evil..just not real quilts that when you look at them..you see 3D art or pure beauty..aka..a wedding ring quilt..dresdren plate design..log cabin..and others..I didn't see any of those displayed.
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