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Janeen 11-08-2008 12:55 PM

They were at the Black Belt Treasures in Camden, AL today! (That's me behind three of them in the first picture)

http://www.quiltsofgeesbend.com/

http://www.geesbend.net/

ScubaK 11-08-2008 12:59 PM

How COOL! is that!!!
I sure enjoyed the exhibit when it was here at Tacoma Art Museum.
COOL!!!

beachlady 11-08-2008 01:04 PM

Very interesting reading.

Marcia 11-08-2008 05:11 PM

How awesome that you got to meet some of them. I saw their quilts when we were living in the DC area. Such talented ladies.

Janstar 11-08-2008 08:23 PM

So interesting and the quilts are very colorful. Janeen, I saw a vehicle today that had your avatar insignia on the back window. Will you tell me what it stands for? Thanks, Jan

Cathy_B-Quiltin 11-09-2008 04:54 AM

OMG! That is awesome! I have never got to see them....but would Love, Love, Love to. You are lucky!!

sandpat 11-09-2008 04:57 AM

Very cool! I've seen several shows about them on TV, but never seen their work in person. Lucky you!

Janeen 11-09-2008 05:44 AM


Originally Posted by Janstar
Janeen, I saw a vehicle today that had your avatar insignia on the back window. Will you tell me what it stands for? Thanks, Jan

A blue star parent is a parent with a child in the military during war time.

A gold star parent is a parent who has lost a child in battle during war time.


Bevanger 11-09-2008 06:27 AM

Wow! How exciting........Thanks for sharing

Janstar 11-09-2008 10:52 AM

Thanks Janeen. I learned something today and would like to thank you and your child for their service to our great country.


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