Being here in South Alabama I have actually met some of the Gees Bend Quilters. What they had was a great promoter who saw a chance to make some money - and he (and his group did). They have actually profited very little.
On the other hand, there have been family members who never made a stitch in their lives before all the fame who have jumped on the bandwagon.
While I'm not all that impressed with the quilts, I am impressed with the promotion these ladies have gotten!
And the ones I have met have all been very nice and gracious...