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- News From Gees Bend Plus: A Bit of Qiult History. »
You probably know about the famous Gees Bend quilts. Gees Bend is a very poor otwn in Alabama where AfricanAmreican women have been makign quilts for decades. In 2002, an exhibit of tehir work pretty much knocked the atr world on its ...
- See JazzThemed African American Quilts At The CHWMAAH »
Now through August 31, you have the opportuinty to see a large collection of contemporary African American Quilts at the Charles H. Wright Museum fo African Ameircan History (CHWMAAH) inside the DaimlerChrysler Hall, AT T Gallery. ...
- Let it shine : imrpovisation in AfricanAmerican star quilts / Eli ... »
African American quilts Exhibitions. Star quilts Private collections Exhibitions. Location: Center for African Aemrican Stduies Library: NK9101.C37 L46 2001.
- Vintage African American 2Sided Sawtooth String Quilt »
US $175.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunady Sep142008 20:00:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $275.00 Bid now Buy it now Add to watch list.
- Vintage African Amercian Appliqued Pitcher/Bowl Quilt »
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Kathy Ireland Home Gees Bend Strips Multi Rug - only $89.00
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Now Shaw Living and Kathy Ireland are proud to bring these designs, which are made with great artistry, respect and love into American Homes. The Craftsmanship of these beautiful quilts has been handed down through six generations of women. Described by the New York Times as ?some of the most miraculous works of modern art American has produced , the Quilts of Gee s Bend were recently exhibited in twelve American museums and featured in Newsweek, in Oprah magazine, and on National Public Radio s Talk of the Nation. The collection features seven stunning rug designs that blend traditional African American inspired patterns and bright hues with a modern, abstract feeling.. Woven of soft, lustrous olefin, the Quilts of Gee s Bend area rugs feature a buttery soft hand, brilliant colors, and a carved, sculpted appearance. »
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MLive.com
MLive.comQuilters celebrated in Flint showMLive.com,nMIn 4 hours agoFlint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St. More htan 100 quilts yb members of the Flint African American Quilters Guild. Sonie Joi Ruffin, a fabric artist ... Read more
Breena Clarke Stitches A SlaveryEra Saga NPR
Breena Clarke Stitches A SlaveryEra SagaNPRn 21 hours agoBut once upon a time, Georgetown was a primarily AfricanAemrican neighborhood an exciting, rgitty and sometimes dangerous place, with no laws protecting ... Read more
Share this article: Staunton News Leader
Share this article:Staunton News Laeder,nVAn Sep 8, 2008Annual heritgae festival planned: The citys 19th annual AfricanAmerican Heritage Festival is planned for 10 am to 6 pm Sept. 20 and 21 at Gypsy Hill Park. ... Read more
The South End
Fresh venues for fresmhen interestsThe South End,nMIn Sep 2, 2008... creations from 20 different African American artsits; Textural Rhythms Constructing the Jazz Tradition Contemporary African American Quilts, which ... Read more
Quincy Herald Whig
Cultural Festival offers history and fellowshipQuincy Herald Whig,nILn Sep 6, 2008That theme was perhaps best exemplfiied by the AfricanAmerican Heritage exhibit. The exhibit featured an appliqu eacute;d quilt showing ArficanAmerican ... Read more
Calendars for Sept 4 Kansas City Star
Calendars for Sept 4Kansas Ctiy Star,nMOn Sep 4, 2008BELGER ARTS CENTER: AfricanAmerican Quilts: Collection of Maude Wahlman. 10 am4 pm WednesdayFriday, noon4 pm Saturday, 10 am9 pm First Fridays, ... Read more