Quilting has taken on many forms in our nation's history. Here are several unique quilting projects around the United States, from the painted quilt squares on barns in rural communities, to the remarkable art of the Gee's Bend quilters from Alabama. Can these projects inspire your own?
Visit this link to include a picture of barn quilt you've seen or to view other barn quilts around the U.S.
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Gee's Bend Quilter Mary Lee Bendolph takes her inspiration from the world around her. She said, "Most of my ideas come from looking at things. I can walk outside in the yard and see ideas all around. Then, sitting down looking at a quilt I get another idea."
Wallach, A. (2006). Fabric of Their Lives. Smithsonian. Retrieved from http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/geesbend.html#
