Gee's Bend Quilts and Their Cultural Significance

What cooperative did the Gee's Bend quilters join in the early 1970s?

• The Alabama Quilters Guild

• The Freedom Quilting Bee Cooperative

• The Pettway Quilting Association

• The Corduroy Quilters Union

In addition to keeping people warm, what other purpose did the quilts serve?

• They were used as currency.

• They were used as maps for navigation.

• They were used to decorate churches.

• They served as talismans for protection.

What historical factor contributed to the unique cultural fusion in Gee's Bend quilts?

• Proximity to major trade routes

• The presence of a large textile industry

• Influence from neighboring states

• Isolation due to a river

How is the irregularity in the quilt designs perceived?

• As a sign of inexperience

• As a flaw that needs correction

• As a modern innovation

• As part of their beauty

What American musical art form is quilting compared to in the video?

• Blues

• Jazz

• Rock and Roll

• Classical