Bricklayer (Loretta Pettway)

Sara

“Researching for a personal project and became obsessed with the work of Gee’s Bend quilter Loretta Pettway (b. 1942, Alabama) — especially her variations on courthouse steps and bars and blocks made from work clothes. Pettway was mostly raised by her grandmother, who taught her how to sew. At first, Pettway didn't want to sew because she had so much other work to do — farming, taking care of her d”

Arielle Sadé

“This quilt inspires me because of its balance between structure and freedom. The repeated shapes feel grounded in tradition while still allowing room for individuality and experimentation.”