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Book Synopsis: In 1942 Missouri Pettway, newly suffering the loss of her husband, pieced together a quilt out of his old, worn work clothes. Nearly six decades later her daughter Arlonzia Pettway, approaching eighty at the time and a seasoned quiltmaker herself, readily recalled the cover made by her grieving mother within the small African American farming community of Gee's Bend, Alabama. At once a story of grief, a quilt, and a community, Stitching Love and Loss connects Missouri Pettway's cotton covering to the history of a place, its residents, and the work of mourning.
Interpreting varied sources of history and memory, Lisa Gail Collins engages crucial and enduring questions, simultaneously singular and shared: What are the languages, practices, and processes of mourning? How is loss expressed and remembered? What are the roles for creativity in grief? And how might a closely crafted material object, in its conception, construction, use, and memory, serve the work of grieving a loved one?
Placing this singular quilt within its historical and cultural context, Collins illuminates the perseverance and creativity of the African American women quilters in this rural Black Belt community.
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Experience the beauty and resilience of Stitching Love and Loss: A Gee's Bend Quilt Book. Immerse yourself in the rich history and powerful stories that this extraordinary quilt holds. Piece by piece, this quilt weaves together the threads of love and loss, creating a captivating tale that will leave you both inspired and moved.
Step into the world of Missouri Pettway, a woman who turned grief into art. Through the creation of a quilt made from her late husband's work clothes, she found solace and healing. Now, you have the opportunity to delve deep into her journey, guided by the expert storytelling of Lisa Gail Collins.
Uncover the fascinating history of Gee's Bend, Alabama, a small African American farming community that has become legendary for its outstanding quilt-making tradition. Let the vibrant and diverse voices of the quilters transport you to a time and place where creativity and resilience bloom.
As you immerse yourself in the stories and the artistry, you'll be touched by the universal questions that Stitching Love and Loss raises. What does it mean to mourn? How do we express and remember our losses? This book explores these profound questions and invites you to reflect on your own journey of healing and self-discovery.
Don't miss out on this exceptional book that beautifully captures the spirit of love, loss, and creativity. Join the countless readers who have been captivated by the story of Missouri Pettway's quilt and the women of Gee's Bend. Get your copy of Stitching Love and Loss: A Gee's Bend Quilt Book today and embark on a transformative journey.
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