early life and association with gee's bend quilting collective rachel carey george, an american artist from mitchell hill, alabama, was born in 1908. her life is intricately woven with the gee's bend quilting collective, a group known for their unique, handmade quilts that have been exhibited globally. artistic style and significance george's work, primarily in cotton, reflects the simplicity and practicality of traditional gee's bend quilting. her contributions to this collective are characterized by: unadorned yet functional designs, reflecting her resourcefulness and thriftiness. employme…