Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders

09/28/2026

5 DAYS AWAY! The 5th Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival is almost here!

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Gee's Bend, Alabama
☀️🌧️ Rain or shine

🎟️ Get your ticket now at www.airingofthequilts.org. Organized by FQB Legacy and Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders.



Bonus: For September ONLY! Purchase your ticket at the recommended donation of $40 or more and be entered to win a quilted bag handmade by Ms. Annie Lou Square. Winner announced at the festival. No need to be present to win.

09/20/2026

20 days and counting! The 5th Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival is around the corner and we can't wait to see you.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3, 2026 for a day of:
✨ Stunning quilt displays across the landscape
🪡 Hands-on workshops with Gee's Bend quiltmakers
🚌 Hop-on, hop-off tours of the community
🎶 Live music, storytelling, and Southern food

Organized by FQB Legacy and Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders. Get your tickets today at www.airingofthequilts.org



Bonus: Purchase your ticket at the recommended donation of $40 or more and be entered to win a quilted bag handmade by Ms. Annie Lou Square. Winner announced at the festival — no need to be present to win.
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09/08/2026

A big thank you to The Modern Quilt Guild for sponsoring this year's Kids Corner at the Airing of the Quilts Festival! ☀️ From storytelling, arts & crafts, and much more, we so much in store for our youth.

Join us Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Gee's Bend, Alabama! Organized by FQB Legacy and . We hope to see you there!

Reserve your spot at www.airingofthequilts.org.

09/04/2026

30 days and counting! The 5th Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival is almost here, and now's the time to lock in your plans. ☀️

Join us in Gee's Bend, AL on Saturday, October 3, 2026 for a day filled with community, culture, heritage, and fun for the entire family.

Organized by FQB Legacy and Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders .
Check out www.airingofthequilts.org to get your tickets today.



Bonus: Purchase your ticket at the recommended donation of $40 or more and be entered to win a quilted bag handmade by Ms. Annie Lou Square. Winner announced at the festival — no need to be present to win."

09/01/2026

Last call to enter quilt raffle! 🧵Your chance to win an authentic, full-size Gee's Bend Quilt, handcrafted and signed by the women of our community ends today. ☀️

Every General Admission ticket to the 5th Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival at the full suggested donation of $40 or more is automatically entered to win. Whether you plan to join us in person or simply want to support the Gee's Bend quilters, this is your opportunity to own a remarkable work of art created by the women carrying forward one of America's most celebrated quilting traditions.

Winner announced at the festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026. You don't have to be present to win.

Organized by FQB Legacy and Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders.

Enter today at www.airingofthequilts.org.



Note: The Quilt shown in the image is not the actual quilt being given away. It was made by Gee’s Bend Quilter, Marlene Bennett Jones"

08/27/2026

Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders showcases a collection of oral history narratives shared by residents of Gee's Bend, Alabama, focusing on their upbringing and experiences. This project is made possible through a grant from the Alabama Humanities Alliance and features interviews conducted by Francesca Charley .

Thank you to all our participants. Marlene Jones John Gragg, Annesse Jackson, Loretta Pettway Bennett ,and Tinnie Pettway.

More interviews can be found on our Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders YouTube channel. Please Listen, Like and Share.

For this chapter of Gee's Bend Speaks For Itself, host Francesca Ch...

08/22/2026

More than a festival — it's a homecoming.. ☀️

Every fall, the Airing of the Quilts brings together quilters, visitors, neighbors, and friends from across the country in the heart of Gee's Bend, Alabama.

Join us Saturday, October 3, 2026. Organized by FQBLegacy and Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders . Visit www.airingofthequilts.org to reserve your spot today.

Reminder: Purchase a ticket this month at $40+ and be automatically entered to win a one-of-a-kind full sized Gee's Bend Quilt.

08/19/2026

A big thank you to Wells Fargo for supporting the 5th Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival! ☀️

Their support makes it possible to honor the artistry, history, and community of Gee's Bend, bringing the celebration to visitors from across Alabama and around the world.

Join us Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Gee's Bend, Alabama, for a day of quilt displays, workshops, guided tours, exhibitions, and more.

Organized by FQB Legacy and Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders .

Reserve your spot at www.airingofthequilts.org.

08/13/2026

Every quilt has a story and every quilter has one, too. At the Airing of the Quilts Festival, you don't just admire the artwork. You meet the artists, hear their stories, and share a moment that becomes part of their journey and yours.☀️

Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Gee's Bend, Alabama, and meet these legendary quilters carrying this generations-old tradition forward.

Organized by FQB Legacy and Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders .
Visit www.airingofthequilts.org to reserve your spot today.

Reminder: Purchase a ticket this month at $40+ and be automatically entered to win a one-of-a-kind full sized Gee's Bend Quilt.



Note: The Quilt shown in the image is not the actual quilt being given away. It was made by Gee’s Bend Quilter, Marlene Bennett Jones.

08/09/2026

Calling All Gee's Benders!!! Let's Get Registered for our Booths. Sign Up to Become Friends of The Bend .Invite Others to Your Community Festival.Share the website for more information. www.airingofthequilts.org

The 5th Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival is just around the corner!

Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the heart of Gee's Bend, Alabama, for a day of celebration, creativity, and community.☀️

Here's what's in store:
✨ Stunning quilt displays across the landscape
🪡 Hands-on workshops led by Gee's Bend quilt makers
🚌 Hop-on, hop-off tours of key sites in the community
🎶 Live music, storytelling, and Southern food

Bonus: Every General Admission ticket at $40+ purchased in August enters you to win an authentic Gee's Bend Quilt.

Organized by FQB Legacy and Sew Gee's Bend Heritage Builders .

Enter today at www.airingofthequilts.org.