Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Improv Gee's Bend Star Quilt


This quilt was made by Leola Pettway of  Boykin (Gee's Bend), Alabama in 1990. It pulsates and glows on the periwinkle wall. An organized star on a random background. Two curved corners on the bottom mean that two stars are trimmed. Oh well! That's improvisation.

This quilt is part of the "Super Stars" exhibit currently at the American Folk Art Museum.

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4 comments:

  1. FabricFascinationNovember 16, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Love the color of this quilt and the scrappy background to the traditional star. Very modern looking.

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  2. Abby and StephanieNovember 16, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Intricate. Breathtaking.

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  3. MicheleNovember 16, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    It does pulsate. Gorgeous!

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  4. Nifty QuiltsNovember 16, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Wow! At first glance, I thought it might be one of yours!

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