WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

Join “Gee’s Bend Raised” artist, Mary Virginia Pettway, for a hand pieced story-quilt workshop. Mary Virginia will share stitches and techniques passed down to her through generations of quilters, while incorporating her own unique visual storytelling methods and practices. While most materials will be provided, students are encouraged to bring fabrics with them that hold special meaning. These fabrics will be incorporated into both the quilt square created, and the associated quilt story. Techniques covered in this class will include: basic stitches, pattern design, selection of fabrics, Gee’s Bend piecing methods, and a discussion about finishing and display techniques and styles.

SKILL LEVEL: LOW

This workshop requires no sophisticated skill sets. Basic hand sewing skills could prove helpful, but are not necessary to participate.

MATERIALS PROVIDED:

Fabric scissors, thread, sewing needles, rotary cutters, cutting mats, basic fabrics for use by students, and other basic supplies. 

PARTICIPANT MATERIALS:

Hands & Old Textiles
Fabrics and fabric scraps with special meaning or “stories” to incorporate into their quilt.

TECHNIQUES EXPLORED:

Basic stitches, pattern design, selection of fabrics, and Gee’s Bend piecing methods.

**The workshop will take place at Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center.