I Met Some Gees Bend Quilters!

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11-08-2008, 12:55 PM

Janeen

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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/

11-08-2008, 12:59 PM

ScubaK

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

11-08-2008, 01:04 PM

beachlady

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Very interesting reading.

11-08-2008, 05:11 PM

Marcia

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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.

11-08-2008, 08:23 PM

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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

11-09-2008, 04:54 AM

Cathy_B-Quiltin

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

11-09-2008, 04:57 AM

sandpat

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

11-09-2008, 05:44 AM

Janeen

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Quote:

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

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