Gee's Bend
Where is Gee’s Bend located?
Alabama
In Stitchin’ and Pullin’, what does the color red often symbolize in Baby Girl’s quilt?
loud and hard to control
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
Who gave the “I Have a Dream” speech?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What is a quilt?
A blanket made by stitching together layers of fabric
What is Gee’s Bend most known for?
Making quilts
What does the color blue represent in the story and the quilts of Gee’s Bend?
Blue cools
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
Mayflower
What law ended segregation in public places?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
What is a “patch” in a quilt?
A small piece of fabric that makes up part of a quilt design
How did the women of Gee’s Bend use quilting to tell stories?
They stitched memories, history, and family into their quilts.
Why might the girl choose to add yellow patches to her quilt?
Yellow warms
What war ended slavery in the United States?
Civil War
What was Rosa Parks known for?
Bus Boycott
Why were quilts important during slavery and segregation?
They provided warmth, messages, and connection to heritage
What major river surrounds Gee’s Bend?
Alabama River
What does black symbolize in a quilt?
Black protects
What was the Underground Railroad?
A secret system to help enslaved people escape to freedom
How did quilting support the Civil Rights Movement in Gee’s Bend?
Quilters sold quilts to raise money for civil rights activities.
What is a “story quilt”?
A quilt that tells a story through images, colors, and stitches
Why were the quilts of Gee’s Bend considered so special by museums and artists?
They combined beauty, history, and creativity with deep cultural meaning.
What color represents a sweet-smelling like a newborn baby?
Lavender
What U.S. document begins with “We the People”?
The Constitution
Where is Rosa Parks from?
Montgomery, Alabama
What materials did quilters in Gee’s Bend often use?
Old clothes, scraps, worn-out fabric