Sallie's Shirts 3, 62"x64"

Three tops, plus 2 charity tops, quilted since June. Seven tops, plus Gee's Bend top, to go. No end in sight. I'm feeling somewhat braver, using heavier thread so quilting shows up more.

Gee's Bend Workshop Top, 51"x73"

Started in workshop in Sisters, July 2011. Got off on the wrong foot with the pentagon. Came home with a "volcano". Had to take it all apart, after numbering each piece to maintain order. Pieced again, almost flat; but tough to finally get back to grid. Now I understand. The Gee's Bend women tear their fabric, and work in a rectangular format. This is easier, faster, and far more efficient. Also less chaotic. This top is made from about 5 thrift market shirts.

By tearing fabric into rectangles, the Gee's Benders must have a ton of irregular scraps. Wonder what they do with them?

Spools by Nifty Quilts, 2008