Arlonzia Pettway (original) (raw)

Arlonzia Pettway (1923–2008) was an American artist associated with the Gee's Bend group of quilters. She began quilting at age 13. In 2006, her quilt "Chinese Coins" variation appeared on a US Postal service stamp as part of a series commemorating Gee's bend quilters. Her work is included in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and the High Museum of Art.