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In fabric of their lives Aronzia Pettway made quilts mostly to

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keep her family warm and also to pass down family traditions and stories. She believed that every quilt told a story and was a representation of her family's history. Pettway was part of the Gee's Bend quilters, a group of African American women from Gee's Bend, Alabama, known for their strikingly bold and abstract quilt designs. These quilts were made from a combination of recycled fabrics and new materials and were highly sought after by collectors and museums. Pettway's quilts continue to be a source of inspiration and cultural heritage for countless people today.