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Quilting and Patchwork

April 26th, 2008

Update on the Gee’s Bend Quilters

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 Kyra of Black Threads continues with her updates on the Gee’s Bend Quilters lawsuits and other news.  If you’ve been following this situation, check out, Judge Grants All Concerned in Three Gee’s Bend Cases an Additional 45 Days.
Also, here you’ll find related news and previous articles and resources concerning this case.
The Gee’s Bend quilts continue […]

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February 12th, 2008

More Gee’s Bend Quilt Exhibits & Analysis of Folk Art Promoters

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  The continued controversy about Gee’s Bend quilts and the numerous exhibits around the country seem to have increased their popularity and the familiarity of the name.  To read about an exhibit at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY and a very balanced article, check out Do quit promoters exploit folk artists? by Diane […]

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February 5th, 2008

Quilters of Gee’s Bend Inspiration for a Play

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  According to an article in The Plain Dealer,  the quilters at Gee’s Bend, a rural town in Alzbama, have provided inspiration for a play, “Gee’s Bend,” at The Cleveland Play House.  Three actors will portray three generations of quiltmakers made famous by the colorful quilts made at Gee’s Bend.
Also on display are quilts made by […]

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January 29th, 2008

Update on Gee’s Bend Quilts & Quilters

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  If you’re following the Gee’s Bend lawsuit, you can find, at Black Threads, a good summary of the latest motion by Judge Bert W. Milling, Jr. to grant a motion to suspend deadlines until April 24, 2008. 
Kyra also has more information and links at her blog to keep you up to date with this story.
For […]

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