Custom T-Shirt Quilts & Memory Quilts in Atlanta
Handmade in Atlanta, GA from the clothes that tell your story. I turn your favorite t-shirts, cherished garments, and meaningful fabrics into custom quilts built to last a lifetime.
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"I am very particular about how I want things done. Once I met Wes, I knew he was the person. He's kind, thoughtful, and a creative GENIUS. His attention to detail is amazing and his ability to bring your vision to life is extraordinary."
How to Get a Custom Quilt
From first message to finished quilt, here’s what to expect.
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Reach Out
Email or call me to share your project goals, garments, and timeline. I respond personally.
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Free Consultation
No pressure, no commitment. I'll walk you through your options and answer every question.
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Design Mockup
You review the full layout and see exactly how every piece will sit. Unlimited revision rounds until you're 100% confident. Only then do we cut and build.
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I Build It
Handcrafted at my Atlanta studio with progress updates throughout. Typical turnaround: 4–8 weeks.
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Pickup or Ship
Pick up at CreateATL in Atlanta or ship anywhere in the US with insurance and tracking.
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Custom Quilts Built Around Your Story
Every quilt starts with a conversation. You bring the fabrics. I bring the craft.
T-Shirt Quilts
Perfect for preserving memories from events, travels, sports seasons, and milestones. Each quilt is custom-designed to showcase every graphic at its best: gallery-style, collage-style, or something entirely your own.
Learn about T-Shirt Quilts
Memory Quilts
Made from garments and fabrics that carry deep personal meaning. Whether you need a memorial quilt to honor a loved one who has passed or want to preserve a milestone in fabric, a memory quilt holds those stories close.
Learn about Memory QuiltsMore Services from Quilts by Big Wes
Beyond t-shirt and memory quilts, I offer four additional handmade services from my Atlanta studio.
Memory Bears
Stuffed bears handmade from a meaningful garment, like a loved one's clothing, a uniform, a cherished shirt. Popular as standalone keepsakes or paired with a memory quilt.
Starting at $40 each
Learn more →Memory Pillows
Custom pillows made from meaningful fabric or garments. A smaller, everyday keepsake from clothing that carries deep personal meaning.
Starting at $25 each
Learn more →Longarm Quilting
Professional computerized longarm quilting for quilt tops you bring in. By appointment at the CreateATL studio in Atlanta.
2.5¢ per square inch
Learn more →Quilt Binding
Custom quilt binding service with machine-sewn or hand-finished options. Bring your finished quilt top and Wesley handles the rest.
30¢ per linear inch
Learn more →Custom Quilt Pricing
All prices are starting prices. Final cost depends on the number of garments, design complexity, and any add-ons. Wesley reviews everything with you before any work begins. No surprises.
| Size | Dimensions | Approx. Garments | Starting At |
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| Lap | 48 × 48 in | 9–12 | $275 |
| Throw ● Most Popular | 54 × 72 in | 12–16 | $350 |
| Twin | 60 × 84 in | 16–20 | $425 |
| Full | 72 × 90 in | 20–25 | $500 |
| Queen | 84 × 96 in | 25–30 | $600 |
Not sure which size you need? Take the 2-minute quiz ↓
Handcrafted with Care, Every Time
Fast Turnaround
Most quilts are completed in four to eight weeks. I run an efficient studio, keep clients updated throughout, and respect every deadline.
Clear Communication
You'll know exactly where your quilt is at every stage. Design mockups, progress updates, and a maker who actually responds.
10+ Years of Experience
I've been quilting professionally for over a decade, with
hundreds of quilts made for families across the Atlanta
metro area. I also present on African American quilt history
at organizations and quilt guilds across Georgia.
Learn more about me.
Locally Made in Atlanta
I work out of CreateATL at 900 Murphy Ave SW in
Southwest Atlanta (30310). Drop-off and pickup by
appointment. No shipping your irreplaceable fabrics into the unknown.
Learn about quilting in Atlanta.
Studio Location
Inside CreateATL
900 Murphy Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Visits are by appointment so I'm on site to receive your garments. Reach out before you stop by and I'll set a time that works.
Every Quilt Has a Story
The real measure of the work isn't the stitching. It's what the quilt means to the person who receives it.
"My son's quilt is BEAUTIFUL!"
★★★★★"I am very particular, perhaps even a little obsessive about how I want things done. Once I met Wes, I knew he was the person. He's kind and thoughtful and a creative GENIUS! His attention to detail is amazing and his ability to bring your vision to life is extraordinary. Please don't waste any more of your time looking at other companies."
"Better than we could have ever imagined."
★★★★★"Wesley brought to life an amazingly beautiful quilt with pieces of my mom's clothing better than we could have ever imagined. His communication was beyond great and very professional. You don't see this type of communication and customer service anymore. I will forever cherish mine."
"Beautiful work with fast service!!"
★★★★★"Big Wes was great to work with. He was super attentive and made sure I was happy with the pattern and color for my quilt top. Definitely recommend his memory quilts and long arm quilting service."
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Quilts
Everything you want to know before reaching out. If your question isn't here, send me a message.
I create custom t-shirt quilts, memory quilts, memory bears, and memory pillows, all handmade in Atlanta, GA. I also offer professional longarm quilting for quilt tops you bring in.
Contact me at wesley@bigwes.com or call or text 678-322-8849. Share your project goals, garments, desired size, and timeline. I'll reply with next steps and schedule a free consultation. No commitment is required.
Quilts by Big Wes is located inside CreateATL at 900 Murphy Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 and is open during business hours. Consultations, drop-off, and pickup are by appointment during business hours so I'm on site to receive your garments. Garments can also be shipped to the studio from anywhere in the United States.
I typically complete custom quilts in four to eight weeks depending on size, complexity, and current workload. An estimated completion date is confirmed at the start of each project.
My custom quilt prices start at $275 for a Lap size. Final cost depends on size, number of garments, and design complexity. Full pricing is available at https://www.bigwes.com/pricing/
I offer five custom quilt sizes: Lap (approximately 48 by 48 inches), Throw (approximately 54 by 72 inches), Twin (approximately 60 by 84 inches), Full (approximately 72 by 90 inches), and Queen (approximately 84 by 96 inches).
Yes. I ship finished quilts anywhere in the United States via USPS or UPS with full insurance and tracking included.
Yes. The studio is open during business hours, and consultations, drop-off, and pickup are by appointment during business hours at CreateATL, 900 Murphy Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, so I'm available to receive your garments. If you're not local, you can ship garments directly to the studio. I'll provide shipping instructions after the initial consultation.
Every garment is accounted for. Any pieces that aren't used in the final design will be returned to you along with the finished quilt. Let me know at the time of your order if you want all unused fabric scraps returned as well.
Stories, Services & Quilt History
A Retired K9 Officer's Career, Stitched Into a Quilt
A retired Atlanta K9 officer brought in career t-shirts full of competition memories and a tribute to a fallen colleague. This is the quilt we made together.
Read the story →What Is Computerized Longarm Quilting?
Wesley Hall explains what computerized longarm quilting actually does, how it differs from hand quilting, and why Atlanta home quilters send their finished tops to a longarm service.
Read the post →The Color and Design Principles Behind Every T-Shirt Quilt Layout
Before Wesley sews a single seam, every t-shirt quilt goes through a deliberate design process, color distribution, visual weight, neighbor contrast, and more. Here's exactly how it works.
Read the post →Serving Metro Atlanta
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