Commissions and Memory Quilts
Let me make a piece for you or someone special.
Commissions are available by request. This is a chance to get a very personal piece of art for yourself or someone else.
Fee: $30. an hour includes thread and batting.
A recent commission for a double sized bed took 35-40 hours.
You may provide the fabric. If I will be purchasing fabric, there will be a $100. fee plus the price of the fabric.
Commissions and Memory Quilts
A commission inspired by the Carolina Herrera dress.
“Ann is a pleasure to work with—talented, creative, collaborative and professional.” Mary
A Review but not a Commision
A 5 star review from Sally on Feb 5, 2022 from my etsy shop, https://www.etsy.com/shop/annbmayartquilts/
5 out of 5 stars
An original work of art in fabric. Such fine quality in materials, craftsmanship, and design. Shipped quickly and securely. Recommend this maker.
Original art,Abstract fabric wall art,Contemporary wall art,painterly effect,International fabrics and lace,inspired by Gees Bend quilts
Jane, a Scottie breeder in North Carolina
Jane, a Scottie breeder in North Carolina commissioned me to make a Scottie quilt.
She writes:
” Ann,the quilt is stunning! You allowed me to make the choices for the sashing and binding. Not only was the experience so exciting seeing the quilt come together through the ppictures, but it was also a learning experience in quilt making for me. We discussed the quilt being finished mid to late August. However, Ann surprised me and completed it before the end of July. So pleased with her craftsmanship that I am going to have her make another one in Spring and Summer colors. I highly recommend her work.”
“You have made a dream of mine a reality-twice. I cannot tell you enough how beautiful I think the quilts are.”
Interested in a Tee Shirt Quilt?
Here are a couple teeshirt quilts I made. The fabric is heat fused with fusible web to prevent stretching. Afterwards, the fabric feels soft almost like velvet. I stab quilted the pieces by hand.
Migrant Ed Quilt for Dr. Farris Sabbah
Dr. Farris Sabbah is currently Superintendent of Santa Cruz County Schools. (2023)
Comments
This is what one client said about their wall quilt commission.
“Ann was very creative and flexible in her ability to work on a group project that my co-workers and I wanted to create for our leader. Her artistic flair gave her the ability to put together many different pieces and unify them together into one beautiful quilt. Our boss was so pleased with the gift that he hung it up in his office the next day.”
Inspiration from another Artwork
Susan wanted an art quilt for over her bed based on the style and colors of a small encaustic pieces she already owned. Completed in 10 hours.
Nine Individual Pieces
Made by Friends
Elizabeth, the poet wanted nine blocks sewn together into a wall hanging. Her friends had created the blocks for her based on her poems. This piece took 15 hours to complete. The pieces were not all originally exactly the same size.
Memory Quilts
A memory quilt is a traditional quilt made out of a loved one’s clothing. The person may have grown up or passed. I prefer my bed quilts or throws to be reversible. Even for a very special quilt it is nice to be able to flip it and enjoy the back side. Usually the back is a simpler pattern. Here are some photos of the memory quilts I made for the children of a man who had passed. I work closely with the client to create a piece of their dreams.
You may find it useful to read Andrea Funk’s article on memory quilts. https://annbaldwinmayartquilts.com/2017/08/memory-quilts/
Some Examples of Commissions I have Made
This customer recently found addition clothing for 2 more memory quilts. The satisfied customer said “I’ll be back if I find more shirts.”
Artful Memory Quilts
This piece took about 20 hours to complete.
Making an artful front and back is like having 2 memory quilts.
