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Gees Bend Quilters

Season 5 | 15m 30s

Descending from several generations of quiltmakers, Lucy Mingo learned to quilt at an early age and today at age 83 is considered one of the finest second generation Gee's Bend quilters. Mary Ann Pettway, Manager of the Gee's Bend Quilter's Collective, learned to quilt as a young child from her mother. The 7th of 12 children, Mary Ann Pettway was born and raised in Gee's Bend.

Extras
Fiber artist L'Merchie Frazier uses her art to tell the untold African American stories
Watch a preview of EAST highlighting diverse expressions behind modern craft in the eastern region
Watch a preview of WEST, celebrating the continuum of heritage and handmade in the American west.
Pop-up book artist Colette Fu on working in her community
Silversmith Ubaldo Vitali makes original work and restores historical silver
Artist Bisa Butler's quilt portraits based on Gordon Parks' photographs
Tapestry artist Helena Hernmarck's weaving documentation
Milliner Gigi Burris on working with M&S Schmalberg flowers
Lost wax casting silver horses and crab candleholders at Ubaldo Vitali's studio
IAIA student Whisper Crow Dog & IAIA alumni on Terran Last Gun on ledger art
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