World’s Largest Calendar and Environmental Quilt
An Environmental Theme for Every Month
Attention Quilters
If you are one of our quilters, please visit our Quilt Instructions for Quilters page.
Custom photo fabric will be provided by Fabric on Demand.
Invitation to Be Part of the World’s Largest Calendar and Environmental Quilt
Please contact us at 641-451-5199 if you would like to help create or sponsor a quilt with photos from your community or a larger city nearby (see fifth photo). Custom photo fabric will be provided by Fabric on Demand. You can help present the quilt to your mayor or city council member. The quilt will then go on display at your community’s National Green Museum® Exhibition (and can travel in your community).
Within a year, before or after you sell the quilt, it can be joined with the World’s Largest Calendar Quilt at a national landmark such as the National Mall. Half the proceeds will support your community’s National Green Museum® Exhibition. Your business will receive thousands of dollars of publicity.
You will also receive your community’s HOPE Award (Hero of Planet Earth Award) and receive the National Green Museum® Exhibition for one month. Quilters will be inducted into their community’s Environmental Hall of Fame®.
Please click on photos to enlarge
“National Sustainability Monthly Holidays Quilt”
Made by Mary Ann Calvert of Mary’s Custom Quilts, Virginia Beach, Virginia
I started making quilts when I was about 12 years old, about the time I had learned to sew. My first quilt was a baby quilt for my youngest brother, Brian, for his first birthday. It didn’t take long to fall apart, but I was hooked. Just as an interesting side note, Brian was actually my first paying customer after I got my city business license.
About 95% of my quilts are custom orders. T-shirt Quilts have become the bulk of my business. I also make a lot of Memory Quilts, which are made from the clothing of loved ones.
My quilts have incorporated a lot of very non-traditional items including photos, flags, socks, jackets, canvas bags, ties, hats, cloth calendars, even some occasional underwear!
Please contact Mary by email at maryscustomquilts@cox.net or phone (757) 340-7385
“February National Sustainable Cities Month Quilt”
Made by Valerie Bradley of Valerie Custom Quilting, Portland, Oregon
Valerie Custom Quilting
Valerie Bradley, business owner, pattern designer, and quilter.
I’ve been making my own quilts since 1997, quilting for others since 2005, and designing my own quilts since 2007. I love working on my clients’ quilts, the different patterns and new ways of combining colors are so very exciting to me.
Please contact Valerie at (503) 750-8746
(Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm PST)
“March National Agriculture and Forests Month Quilt”
Made by Mary Ann Calvert of Mary’s Custom Quilts, Virginia Beach, Virginia
I started making quilts when I was about 12 years old, about the time I had learned to sew. My first quilt was a baby quilt for my youngest brother, Brian, for his first birthday. It didn’t take long to fall apart, but I was hooked. Just as an interesting side note, Brian was actually my first paying customer after I got my city business license.
About 95% of my quilts are custom orders. T-shirt Quilts have become the bulk of my business. I also make a lot of Memory Quilts, which are made from the clothing of loved ones.
My quilts have incorporated a lot of very non-traditional items including photos, flags, socks, jackets, canvas bags, ties, hats, cloth calendars, even some occasional underwear!
Please contact Mary by email at maryscustomquilts@cox.net or phone (757) 340-7385
“April National Climate Awareness Month Quilt”
Made by Jeanette Ferin of Quilted Pictures, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Quilted Pictures specializes in custom made Memory Quilts using photographs, t-shirts or other clothing articles, or any kind of memorabilia that can be scanned and printed on fabric.
Quilts can be embroidered with names and dates or sayings and quotes to personalize the quilt even further.
Also provides professional machine quilting services.
Please contact Jeanette at 319-389-7980
“June National Solar Energy Month Quilt”
Made by Kathy of Stitch N Sew Cottage, Kalona, Iowa
Stitch N Sew Cottage is the quilt making services leader in Kalona, Iowa since 1982. The services we provide:
- Hand quilting; machine quilting
- Memory quilts; T-shirt quilts
- Quilt repair; machine repair
- Custom made quilts
- Color assistance; design assistance
We carry stencils from StenSource, Quilting Creations and EZ. Our shop is stocked with 3000 bolts of current fabrics from markets and wooden racks from local artisans. We also have a large inventory of notions.
Please contact Stitch N Sew Cottage by email at stitchnsewc@yahoo.com or by phone at 319-656-2923 (Monday-Saturday 9 am-5 pm)
“July National Green Transportation Month Quilt”
Made by Donna Slater of Feathered Nest, Loves Park, Illinois
Welcome to The Feathered Nest!
I have been quilting for over 30 years and provide longarm quilting services.
Patterns and ideas are my first priority.
This log lets me share my love of quilting with you.
To contact Donna for speaking, comments, or ideas, please email her at slatersewso@comcast.net
“August National Hydropower and Water Quality Month Quilt”
Made by Janie Wallace of Janie’s Quilt Shoppe, New Albany, Pennsylvania
Janie Wallace has quilted for over 30 years, and is internationally known for her innovative, original designs and quality work.
She has exhibited in both Canada and the US, taught classes in various techniques & methods, and has been in demand by those who appreciate her work. She has created online tutorials and has a website which features samples of quilts she can custom make and quilting details. Go to WallaceHomesteadFarm.com and click on the Quilt Shoppe tab. Janie is also listed under Custom Quilts on Google search.
Both a hand quilter and a Gammill long arm quilter, Janie has a following of satisfied customers. She likes to work in free hand quilting patterns after studying the quilt for a day to see what the quilt says it needs for the quilting. Her patterns are free flowing and natural feeling, complimenting the quilter’s design.
Please contact Janie at 570 924-4247 or email her at jwallace2004@hotmail.com
“October National Sustainable Education Month Quilt”
Commissioned by Mimi’s Organic Exchange and The Convergence Project, Mimi Clayton and Diane Ponder, Chicago, Illinois
Sewn by Penny Nichols, Evergreen Park, Illinois
Quilted by T and F Quilt Studio, Inc., Lemont, Illinois
Mimi Clayton is a natural net-worker and renaissance woman who exemplifies the holistic principle of happiness through integration of a healthy mind, body and spirit. Mimi has a B.A. in Sports Medicine, has been a body work professional for 18 years, and is the owner of a 11 year old massage therapy practice.
Diane Ponder is a painter and digital photographer. Her work has been displayed locally at Navy Pier, Grant Park, and Oak Park; nationally at The Rockford Gallery in Rockford, Maine, the Art Center in Orinda, California and the New York Art Expo, and internationally, at the first abstract art show in Jeddah Saudi Arabia where she was the only woman artist.
“November National Environmental Stewardship Month Quilt”
Made by Valerie Bradley of Valerie Custom Quilting, Portland, Oregon
Valerie Custom Quilting
Valerie Bradley, business owner, pattern designer, and quilter.
I’ve been making my own quilts since 1997, quilting for others since 2005, and designing my own quilts since 2007. I love working on my clients’ quilts, the different patterns and new ways of combining colors are so very exciting to me.
Please contact Valerie at (503) 750-8746
(Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm PST)
“December National Green Giving Month Quilt”
Made by Kris Vierra of Kris’ Custom Quilting, Lincoln, Nebraska
Kris’ Custom Quilting provides all over, edge to edge, and custom professional long arm quilting services at reasonable rates with fast turn around times.
Over 50 patterns to choose from. We specialize in custom heirloom quilting for that one of a kind quilt. Contact us today to help turn your quilt into a family heirloom.
All quilting is done on a Stitch Regulated Gammill Optimum Plus.
Please contact Kris by phone at 402-484-7858 or email her at kcustomquilting@aol.com
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