Pearl and her Gee’s Bend Quilt (Hard Cover)

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Find out what happens in the heart-warming tale, Pearl and her Gee’s Bend Quilt.

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Book Description

When Pearl schedules a playdate with her friends Sallie and Ella, they have no idea they’re about to travel back in time to Gee’s Bend, Alabama to discover the origin of the beautiful quilts in Grandma’s house. It doesn’t take long for the girls to learn Grandma’s quilts are more than pretty pieces of fabric stitched together to keep them warm; the history behind the family treasures is rich and bursting with love.
 
Will Pearl’s friends support her dreams of making a quilt? Has she learned enough to do it? And what surprise does Grandma have for the girls?
 
Find out what happens in the heart-warming tale, Pearl and her Gee’s Bend Quilt.

About the Author

Tangular A. Irby is an author, educator and quilter. She holds a BS in Business Administration, a Masters in the Art of Teaching and a 6th Year in Educational Leadership. Her love of children’s books developed during her time as a second grade teacher. The power of a good book can never be overstated. She has worked professionally with all grade levels, Pre-K through 12. Most recently she has worked in higher education. She is the granddaughter of Gee’s Bend quilters, Pearlie Kennedy Pettway and Jensie Lee Irby. She grew up admiring the beauty of the quilts gifted to her by family. Quilting became a way to honor the legacy of her maternal and paternal grandmothers, Gee’s Bend quilters, who passed on long before their creations were recognized as more than just a means to keep their families warm.

Weight 3.84 oz
Dimensions 8.5 × 0.1 × 8.5 in
Type

Hard Cover, Soft Cover, Coloring Book

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