GEES BEND IS IN THE HOUSE!!!!

WOW!

I had the most wonderful opportunity to spend two days with Loretta Bennett 

from Gees Bend!

Judy and I took her to LaConnor on Friday

and on Saturday we gathered 

at Aunt Mary's Quilt Shop 

for time spent...

comfortably 

together

totally at ease

without worry

getting in the zone

creatively sewing

and being inspired

by ancestral influence

and the fabulous Loretta!!!

It was a powerful start 

with video and 

song from Gees Bend.

Plus LOTS of pinching to make sure I wan't dreaming!

The day was FULL!

Enjoy some highlights!

Loretta shared some pieces she had been working on...

 and how to rip jeans apart...

and signed a bunch of books.

She also gathered one strip from each of us 

and started sewing!

Ahhh...to watch the creative process was 

delightfully magical!

Here are some of our blocks with what Loretta stitched.

Our plan is to have one big wonderful quilt!

Nothing 

but 

a smile

and gratitude!