dixie_fried

4 different kits, available online now and in stores May 1, 2012.
I can't decide if I should chance waiting or go on and pay shipping...or which one to buy for that matter!

http://www.tuesdaymorning.com/crafts.jsp

Sunnye

Your link really led me nowhere. Says Tuesday Morning, had six items showing and wouldn't go anywhere else.

Annaquilts

Thanks! The link did work for me. That seems like a really good price. I just have so many solids still that I would probably not purchse a kit.
Which one is your favorite? I like this one the best I think.

http://www.tuesdaymorning.com/medall...it/1172574.jsp

and then

http://www.tuesdaymorning.com/houset...it/1172571.jsp

Besure to post if you do end up ordering a kit. They sure are nice.

dixie_fried

Sorry about that...I had trouble with the site earlier today, but, it's opening fine for me now. Maybe this one will work: https://www.tuesdaymorning.com/crafts.jsp

It seemed like a deal to me, too. I ordered the blocks and stripes kit this afternoon, knowing that if I waited to see if it was in my store I might miss my chance. I have lots of solids, too--but, not any hand dyed fabrics from Gee's Bend. I can't wait to get it now!
I wonder though if there is a source for their hand dyed fabric by the yard for backing?
Must go investigate...

sandyl

Funny this was just mentioned in our quilt group yesterday. I had never heard of Gee's Bend before then. Thanks for this link.

dixie_fried

It wasn't that long ago that I heard about Gee's Bend quilts. The history fascinates me, and I am disappointed I didn't get to see the traveling show.
I think of Gee's Bend as the South's counterpart to the Amish quilts in the North East and Middle America.

mama's place

I live in South Alabama probably within 75 or so miles of Gee's Bend. I saw a play based on some of the ladies, have seen some of their quilts in a museum and have bought one of the kits. Haven't gotten around to making it yet. It wasn't one of the ones for sale at Tuesday Morn store, tho. I think their quilts are neat and a bit modern looking in simple colorful designs, others don't like them so much.
Remember that these fabrics will bleed and will need to washed, probably separately before using them. Pretty heavy fabric, too. I esp. liked the one with all the colors and it included the pink. Brenda

Roxanne

I too love the Gee's Bend quilts and their history. I've marked my calendar to remind me to go to the store to see these kits. Just another chance to go to the Tuesday Morning stores!

solstice3

thanks for sharing

anita211

got the one I have been looking at for a long time...

Anita in Northfield, MN