special projects | Erin Wilson Quilts

Work in Progress

I’m building blocks for a new piece.

2 small quilts

Recent commissions for scientists.

The House

This isn’t exactly a quilt, but here’s a peak at our new home in progress.  It is unusual to build from scratch in Brooklyn.  Owen is leading construction.

Pinwheels

Interior designer Amanda Breslow commissioned this series of fabric pinwheels.

Fisher Foresi Quilt

Using 42 pairs of boxers, several pants and button down shirts, this quilt was made in memory of the young man who wore the clothes.  It will live with his sister in Italy.

April 2010 New Fabrics

Swatches of newly dyed fabrics.

Ornaments

Ornaments have become an annual tradition.  Here are some from the past two years.

Journals

This batch of mini journals was a collaboration with designer and bookmaker Judy Lee of five and a half.

Noah’s Ark at the Skirball

In 2006-2007, Erin had the pleasure of working with designer and puppeteer Chris Green on the creation of Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, a permanent gallery installation at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles that features life sized animal sculptures and puppets. She was responsible for many of the fabric elements: elephant skin and [...]