a life woven with threads of resilience annie elizabeth pettway, an american artist from gee's bend, alabama, left an indelible mark on the world of quilting and art. born on june 18, 1904, she was one of ten children to austin h. pettway and leetha pettway. her life, marked by simplicity and dedication, took a fascinating turn with her marriage to ed. o pettway, with whom she had nine children. quilting as an art form pettway's quilting skills are not merely a testament to her domestic prowess but also a reflection of her artistic inclination. as part of the gee's bend quilting collective, h…