The Bernice Steinbaum Gallery in Miami will host an auction of quilts from Gee’s Bend to benefit the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund in association with the Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance on March 13. It’s open to the public (quilt reserves from $10-30k) and there will be no commission or other fees – so the proceeds will be completely channeled into the fund.
Quilters donating to the auction include Mary Lee Bendolph, Loretta P. Bennett, Marlene Bennett Jones, Ruth Kennedy, Lucy Mingo, Nancy Pettway, Qunnie Pettway, and Stella Mae Pettway.
The Quilters of Gee’s Bend are designing a tribute quilt specifically for the auction, comprised of individual squares created by the group then pieced and quilted.
click here to learn more about the gee’s bend quilters
this weekend, think of a way to lend a hand to haiti. whether it be a dollar donation at the grocery store, or organizing an auction in your community, evey bit helps!
“gee’s bend auction” found via deep friend kudzu
Thanks for posting about our auction. Your support is much appreciated. Good to know about your blog too.