Tinwood Books

The Quilts of Gee's Bend
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Arielle Sadé“This book introduced me to the histories, materials, and community behind the quilts of Gee’s Bend. I was especially inspired by the improvisation, reuse of fabric, and collective care embedded within the quilting tradition. It helped me understand Gee’s Bend quilts as both artistic and deeply connected to survival, memory, and Black cultural preservation.”
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Cass“This is one of my favorite books to look through when I want to feel inspired by distinct artistic style and unexpected color combinations. Most importantly, it tells the stories of some of the artists themselves.”
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