The Quiltshop is the studio of Evalina J — a lifelong maker piecing together fabrics, traditions, and a little bit of mischief into quilts meant to be lived with.
Evalina J has been quilting for longer than most people have been alive — and she's still finding new ways to surprise herself at the cutting table. Her work draws from African textile traditions, improvisational piecing, and a love of color that refuses to play it safe.
"I don't make quilts to match the couch. I make them to wake up the room."
Each piece is one of a kind. Some take weeks; some take months. Every one of them carries the memory of someone she was thinking about while she stitched it.
A selection of recent quilts. Each one is hand-pieced and entirely one of a kind. Click through to see them up close.
Most of Evalina's quilts are available for purchase, and she takes a small number of custom commissions each year. Whether you're after a finished piece from the gallery above or a one-of-a-kind quilt made for a particular person, room, or occasion — get in touch.
Send an Inquiry →Send a note describing the person, the room, or the colors you have in mind. Photos always welcome.
She'll come back with a few fabric and pattern ideas to choose from — no commitment until you see something you love.
Most commissions take 6–12 weeks. You'll get progress photos along the way so the surprise builds.
Carefully packed and shipped, with a hand-written note about the fabrics and the story behind them.