HB1557 (named for the infamous Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill) is made from traditional swap blocks from quilters in a traditionally conservative district. Blocks are arranged in a modern colorway and quilted to say “gay” in myriad sizes, fonts, and styles, including my own handwriting.
38.5″x56.5″
Commercial cotton batiks, wool batting, machine pieced patchwork block from community members, custom computerized longarm quilting
This quilt is available for purchase
This quilt appeared in the following exhibitions:
- Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival 2023
- Broward Quilt Expo 2023
- International Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival 2023
- Big Gay Art Show 2023, Sedona Arts Center 2023
- First Place/Best in Show award