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THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN FOR THE QUILT. IT IS NOT THE QUILT!
Gee’s Bend Strips and Strings: 50” x 75”
Original quilt by Mary Lee Bendolph: 49” x 74”
Redrafted for today’s quilters by Debby Kratovil
The quilt on the cover is my adaptation of Mary Lee Bendolph’s quilt and was beautifully quilted by Connie Gallant. This quilt is owned by Windham Fabrics and hangs in their offices in New Jersey.
Now you can create your own version of this popular Gee's Bend quilt! The original Strips & Strings Quilt was created by Mary Lee Bendolph. Windham Fabrics acquired the rights to adapt this pattern from Ms. Bendolph and asked Debby Kratovil to write the pattern. All cutting, piecing, and assembly instructions/diagrams are clearly illustrated inside, along with a photo of the original quilt and the designer, Ms. Bendolph. Debby retains the rights to this pattern.
NOTE: THERE ARE A FEW UPDATES TO THE CUTTING OF THE STRIPS. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE LAST 2 PAGES OF THE PATTERN FOR THESE CHANGES/EDITS.
SIZING / FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 50" x 75"
You can see fabric requirements in the fourth image above. These fabrics were created by Windham Fabrics in partnership with Debby for the most realistic approach to making a copy of Ms. Bendolph’s quilt. Any solids - and even batiks - will work perfectly.
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Debby Kratovil
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Jackie Olshin Apr 5, 2021
Debby, Thank you for the pattern. It is a great pattern, and I love the original! No problems downloading the file.
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cartermj Dec 12, 2021
Wonderful pattern to be creative with
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Stephanie Feb 2, 2021
I can't wait to work on this pattern. I've been looking for it for awhile. I have other sewing and quilting project need to work on. The seller sent the PDF to me in a separate email. She was great!!! Esty customer service is BAD. I did not receive the pattern quickly. It took 2 days to get the PDF. I emailed and called Esty - all to no avail.
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Gwendolyn A Brookins Feb 24, 2022
I’m so grateful for this pattern. I love this shop. The service is above and beyond what you would expect. I highly recommend this shop.
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