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7 min 43 sec
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06:22
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Taught by Sarah Matthews
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Cutting squares out of misprints and print scraps from her own vibrant work, printmaker and book artist Sarah Matthews pays tribute to the quilters of Gee's Bend, Alabama. Hailed as “some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced,” the quilting tradition of Gee's Bend was created by a group of Black women and their ancestors. Sarah makes the half log cabin Inspired by Lucy Pettway's 1950's "Housetop" quilt pattern, but as a paper artist, she of course makes her quilt blocks out of paper.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4"x 4" squares cut from misprints, print scraps and other collage paper
- 12" x 12" piece of scrapbooking paper or cardstock
- Cutting mat
- Utility knife or X-Acto knife
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Glue stick
- Pencil
Downloads:
- Use a Gee's Bend quilt design as inspiration
- Cut "quilt blocks" out of paper
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Gee's Bend Inspired Collage Reviews
103 users recommended this class to a friend
Tonya Sharisse White
Very nice activity!
15 hours ago
Debbie Sternklar
I like to use the Gee's Bend quilters as inspiration for achievable quilting projects, and this will be a great lesson to share at the library with teens and adults too.
October 30
Rosalyn Schultze
Nice way to sample design ideas for fabric quilts and less expensive. Also (on a smaller scale) would make nice greeting cards for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
October 9, 2025
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