Designer quilts
I have been making quilts for family and friends near and far, for many years. Now they are available to you too! Five original designs are available: "Respect," Frankenstein, "A European Childhood," "Western Pacific," and Alice in Wonderland. Three quilts made of Japanese Kimono silk came to life in spring 2020. Requests for custom-made quilts are welcome. For photos of all these gorgeous creations, see the HGBG Etsy site!
Each of the lightweight three-ply blankets is unique, of course. In six to eight weeks,
I will produce a work of textile art in vibrant color, images, and imaginative symbols. Backs are in cotton or flannel.
NEW IN 2020-2021: THE RESPECT QUILT PROJECT
Inspired by the #Black Lives Matter movement, since September 2020, I’ve made nine “Respect” quilts and two “Respect” wall-hangings. Recipients include author-quilt genius Faith Ringgold, poet Nikki Giovanni, art historian Samantha Noël, Haitian historian Marlene Daut, essayist Kenneth A. McClane, Jr., and Anyjah Perkins, age 23, my original inspiration. “Respect” quilt no. 10 is already promised; it will go to Michele Harper, M.D., author of The Beauty in Breaking.
Prices vary according to size and design:
Custom quilts
Baby / Toddler or Lap-size quilt (36" x 45"): $399.99
Couch throw or Single bed (48" x 75"): $499.99
Original HGBG designs
"A European Childhood," and Alice in Wonderland (small)
(36" x 45"): $399.99
Frankenstein (36"x 45"): $524.99
"Western Pacific" and Alice in Wonderland (large)
(48" x 75") : $499.99
Japanese Kimono silk quilts, no. 2 or 3
(48" x 75"): $1024.99
"Respect" quilts
Full-size quilt (54" x 76") : $599.99
Wall-hanging quilt (57" x 37"): $424.99
(includes $100 donation to BGCAs of WA & IN)
Undecided?
Let's arrange a Zoom meeting!
Custom orders will by done by Zoom, postal letter, or email
with a few words about the person or people to be honored, sent to .
"A European Childhood," Frankenstein, "Respect," and
Japanese Kimono silk styles are available exclusively in our Etsy shop!
The illustrated catalog of our first exhibit, "A Life in Quilts, ca. 1979 - 2019"
(held on Vashon Island, WA) is available on academia.edu.
HGBG NEWS:
- "Dreaming in Quilts" exhibit is now on view at West Seattle Grounds café during the month of June!
Alice in Wonderland (small) quilt
Baby Teddy's quilt front
Alice in Wonderland quilt detail
"Respect" Quilt no. 7, detail
"Respect" wall-hanging no. 2,
"For the Guys," detail.
The Great Chain of Quilts
1. November 10: Jean’s Quilt Day
2. November 21: Doug and Ryan’s Quilt Day
3. December 3: Joyce’s Quilt Day
4. December 13: Laurent and Véronique’s Quilt Day
5. January 13: Jayne’s Quilt Day
6. February 7: Our Quilt Day
7. February 26 : Andrea’s Quilt Day
8. May 6: Garance’s Quilt Day
9. July 5: Seannessy’s Quilt Day
10. July 29: Dana’s Quilt Day
"Respect" quilts bring a positive political message!
Kimono silk quilt no. 1
(above) and no. 2 (below), glimmer in the afternoon sun
11. September 29: Jane’s Quilt Day
12. December 15: The SPARK class’s Quilt Day, 2017,
Saint Mary’s College, South Bend, IN
13. July 22: Pam's Quilt Day
14. March 29: Baby Teddy's Quilt Day
15. May 30: Baby Olivia's Quilt Day
16. June 15: Baby Zoe's Quilt Day
17. August 14: Baby Tomas's Quilt Day
18. September 7: Baby Sofia's Quilt Day
19. January 4: Meghan's Quilt Day (and wedding day)
20. August 25: Emma's Quilt Day
21. October 5: Anyjah's Quilt Day ("Respect" quilt no. 1)
22. October 20: Charlie & Ana's Quilt Day ("Respect" quilt no. 2)
23. December 5: Grace's Quilt Day ("Respect" quilt no. 4)
24. December 28: Faith's Quilt Day ("Respect" quilt no. 5)
25. January 12: Nikki's Quilt Day ("Respect" quilt no. 6)
26. March 3: Samantha's Quilt Day ("Respect" quilt no. 7)
27. March 10: Lauren's Quilt Day ("Japanese Kimono silk" quilt no. 1)
28. March 18: Marlene's Quilt Day ("Respect" quilt no. 8)
29. April 2: Ken's Quilt Day ("Respect" wall-hanging no. 2)
30. May 2: Elsabeth's Quilt Day ("RARE" quilt no. 1)
31. May 14: Leah's Quilt Day ("RARE" quilt no. 2)
32. May 27: Janice's Quilt Day ("Respect" quilt no. 9)
Quilt fans come in all
shapes and sizes. Puppy loves "Western Pacific" couch throw!
RARE quilt no. 2 in progress, right: The RARE quilts combine the Respect design with Mexican and Vietnamese fabrics for a tribute to multicultural friendship. Beginning in 2021, RARE quilts are offered on an annual basis to the recipients of the Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity scholarship program. Congrats class of '21, Elsabeth and Leah!
The "Frankenstein" quilt (above) tells a wild story!
My SPARK classmates and me, with the quilt I made to commemorate our aspirations in 2017 (above, in my big old house in South Bend, Indiana--inspiration for A Spooky Tale of Spring, or How the Grumpy Mom Got her Cheer Back)