a life woven with threads of resilience annie mae young, an american artist associated with the gee's bend group of quilters, left an indelible mark on the world of textile art. born in 1928 in alberta, alabama, she was one of twelve children to lula and albert pettway. her life, much like her quilts, was a testament to the power of resilience and creativity. early life and quilting beginnings young's introduction to quilting began at approximately age 13, when her father brought home scraps of fabric from camden. this humble start would eventually blossom into a career that saw her work incl…