Description:

Whether you see a bridge or a stacked tower, this scrappy rainbow points to something amazing ahead.

Dimensions:

52" x 64"

Description:

This quilt is named Glassworking because the colors are reminiscent of stained glass windows and the lines that are featured throughout the work are reminders of the flow of glass. The work as a whole emphasizes the creativity involved in all arts with the melding of flow and color.

Dimensions:

49" x 69"

Artist Statement:

As a lesbian who spent her career as a teacher, it's important to me to continue to support students.

Description:

Created using the Crossroads pattern by Running Doe Quilts for Villa Rosa. This calming quilt is made with neutrals and soft green cotton. This quilt can be washed in cool water and dried on medium.

Dimensions:

60" x 78"

Artist Statement:

I support GSAFE's work in our community because in a world that can be very ugly, having a safe space and an understanding support system is so very important. I use my sewing skills to show love and comfort to my family and friends. GSAFE lets me bring this to others as well.

Description:

Bright colors will liven up any room. This quilt sparkles and glows.

Dimensions:

48" x 56"

Description:

Cozy quilt with soft colors.

Dimensions:

60" x 60"

Description:

This lap quilt includes Charley Harper flamingo fabrics. Wash in cold water. Dry on low to medium heat.

Dimensions:

71" x 54"

Description:

100% quality quilting cottons, machine wash in cold/warm, assorted colors (blue, aqua, yellow, orange, green, rose and lilac), graphic design, will blend with any decor.

Dimensions:

62.5" x 71" -- orientation doesn't matter

Artist Statement:

I have participated in this auction since it began and worked with public school students my entire career.

Description:

Designer: Stephanie Soebbing. Includes hanging sleeve. Pieced and machine quilted by donor. Bright ombres and detailed quilting make the openwork star points "pop"!

Dimensions:

65" x 75"

Description: Bright half square triangles in a square in a square pattern. Bright and cheerful colors and prints.

Dimensions: 60" x 70"

Artist Statement: In support of my niece.

Dimensions:

52" x 78" -- yellow at top, green at bottom

Artist Statement:

The name of this pattern, Frame of Mind, is a good reminder for me that love is love and acceptance of all people. The rainbow of colors in the transparency line of fabric is a vibrant symbol that everyone across the spectrum of humanity has their own beauty.

Description:

This is a quilt that will never fail to make you smile! (Machine washable on a cool/warm setting. Hang or machine dry.)

Dimensions:

74" x 74"

Artist Statement:

We enjoy quilting and are happy that our donation goes to such a worthy cause.

Description:

Small floral denim squares create a sweet pattern. Subtle colors with a variety of floral prints.

Dimensions:

68" x 68"

Artist Statement:

In honor of my niece.

Description:

This quilt was designed, created, quilted in my sewing room. I went a little crazy with colors!

Dimensions:

53" x 52"

Artist Statement:

I have many family members and close friends that are part of the LGBTQ+ community. I am a retired middle school educator. As you can assume, I love GSAFE's work!

Description:

This quilt was handed to me at a Senior Sew Day with the instructions to "please give this to the GSAFE auction."

Dimensions:

66" x 85"

Artist Statement:

I am well known among my quilt friends as a supporter of GSAFE.

Description:

Designer is Krista Moser. Includes hanging sleeve. Vivid star deconstructing itself. Bright colors stand out against white print background. Finished with simple quilting and faced edges allowing design to continue to infinity. Pieced and machine quilting by donor.

Dimensions:

54" x 70"

Description:

Quilt and bonus matching quilt block pillow sham. Machine wash cold, using Dreft detergent. Dry on low heat or hang to dry.

Dimensions:

Quilt: 60" x 60"
Pillow Sham: 16" x 16"

Artist Statement:

Working to support LGBTQ friends and family during this difficult time.

Description:

One of my favorite Buddhist teachings: "no mud, no lotus." A beautiful lotus flower requires mud in order to grow. Inspired by this saying, I've created a modern lotus quilt. This beautiful cozy quilt is made from luxurious shot cottons, and will help you relax while you're taking a break from fighting fascism. It has been professionally quilted with a harmonious lotus pantograph by Golden Poppy Quilts.

Dimensions:

63" x 71"

Artist Statement:

I support GSAFE because I appreciate wonderful groups like GSAFE supporting LGBTQ+ Wisconsin youth. My step-brother Andrew Cray passed away from cancer in 2014 at 28 years old. He was an incredibly intelligent, humble, and cool trans man who spent his few working years drafting legislation that supported LGBTQ+ individuals getting healthcare amongst other wonderful things. His work helped millions of Americans. I support Wisconsin LGBTQ+ youth to ensure there will continue to be individuals like Andrew Cray helping people in the future. This quilt is modern, it's cozy, and it's helping to support a positive colorful future!

Description:

This quilt was collaboratively designed and sewn by the ArbKids Quilters (ages 7-15). This is their second quilt together. Lap size quilt. Materials: 100% cotton fabric and batting. Fabrics were selected by the kids from community donated scraps. Quilted by Anniessa Salumaa. Care Instructions: Wash by hand or on delicate cycle with color catcher. Tumble dry low or air dry.

Dimensions:

61" x 72"

Artist Statement:

ArbKids reflections on their quilt and sewing experience:
-- What the kids wanted to include into their quilt design: pride colors, happy feelings, learn to sew circles, lots of pieces
-- Favorite parts: pressing seams, "ironing is awesome," learning how to use the sewing machine, picking out colors, arranging the quilt blocks into patterns, being surprised when things turn out not how they expected
-- Why the kids wanted to donate their quilt: we want to help all kids feel safe at school, we should support trans kids healthcare, the colors will make people happy
-- What else the kids think they can do to support LGBTQ+ kids: be kind, help people, use friendly language, invite kids to sit with them at lunch, stand up for kids that are picked on, don't be mean.

Description:

All cotton quilt using Northcott Stonehenge fabric in shades of blue with white background. Machine quilted with a combination of straight and non-straight lines (quasi Celtic knot design). The quilt is prewashed. For future washes, I'd recommend cold wash with a color catcher sheet. Bonus pillow included.

Dimensions:

63" x 63"

Artist Statement:

I started participating in the auction in 2020 as I was making "quarantine quilts" as a pandemic hobby. While I do have friends and family in the LGBTQ+ community, even if I didn't, I feel very strongly that all people should have the right to love who they love and to be the person they were born to be. As far as this year's quilt theme, I didn't have a design idea that really fit well. But a constant theme in my own thoughts recently has been "Blue, blue, blue!" Hence, "Manifesting Blue."

Description: This piece is close to a twin size, with celestial designs, arranged into the trans flag stripes. The fabric is 100% cotton. Machine wash warm, tumble dry -- this one is built to be used!

Dimensions: 57" x 67"

Artist Statement: My mom has been making quilts for the auction for years, and she finally got me to start quilting and join her. She gave me the layer cake fabric bundle to start this one, and I figured out it could be arranged into a trans flag. This is my first completed full-size quilt (though far from my first sewing project).

Description: I wanted to make a rainbow quilt with whimsical fabrics for the auction. There are "hidden" quilt blocks in each color of the rainbow to show there is always more to be seen by looking. This piece was quilted by Kim Van Etten.

Dimensions: 72" x 72"

Artist Statement: I've watched the auction for years and it was time I finally made a quilt that supports everyone.

Description: Splashes of color and a modern, asymmetrical layout make this quilt a stunner! Pattern by the talented folks at Modern Quilt Studio. All accent fabrics by Kaffe Fassett Collective. CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash cold w/ 2 color catcher sheets, tumble dry low.

Dimensions: 49.5" x 78" -- vertical (portrait)

Artist Statement: Our extended family embodies every single letter in "LGBTQ+", plus more. Everyone deserves love and support. I applaud GSAFE's important work.

Description: Oversized "bricks" of bright, modern fabric will be a fun focal point for a kid's room! If you are a fan of Kaffe Fassett Collective fabrics, these are all designed by creative genius Brandon Mably.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash cold w/ 2 color catcher sheets, tumble dry low.

Dimensions: 66.5" x 75" vertical (portrait)

Artist Statement: Our extended family embodies every single letter in "LGBTQ+", plus more. Everyone deserves love and support. I applaud GSAFE's important work.

Description: Brilliant solids and lots of pieces make this quilt POP! Pattern is by the talented artists at Modern Quilt Studio. All fabrics are cotton batiks.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS: Machine wash cold w/ 2 color catcher sheets, tumble dry low.

Dimensions: 55" x 82" -- horizontal (landscape)

Artist Statement: Our extended family embodies every single letter in "LGBTQ+", plus more. Everyone deserves love and support. I applaud GSAFE's important work.

Description: Quilt is made from leftover fabric and assembled like a jigsaw puzzle. It is completely washable.

Dimensions: 59 x 72", no particular orientation

Artist Statement: I enjoy sewing and quilting, especially when it can be for such a good organization as GSAFE.

Description: This quilt pattern is "Sundance" by Villa Rosa Designs. Fabric designer is Alison Glass. Please machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Tumble dry.

Dimensions: 54" x 69"

Description: This quilt is called "Serendipity" because when this anonymously-made completed split rail block top of batik fabrics came to me, I instantly knew I would shepherd it to the GSAFE auction. My exploration for the fabrics to complete the border, binding, and back similarly felt adventitious. The curvilinear quilting design added by Heather of Blue Turtle Quilting completes the playful feel. Thanks to that anonymous quilter who unknowingly got a ball rolling! Now it is ready for its next chapter.

Dimensions: 72" x 64"

Artist Statement: I have participated in the auction for a handful of years as a bidder and have wanted to be a contributor for just as long! GSAFE's work supporting the queer youth of Wisconsin and their families and teachers is so critical and impressive that, as a queer elder, I want to show my support in a tangible and warmth-giving way.

Description: Twelve color slab blocks set into a rainbow pinstripe background. The quilt is bound with chartreuse fabric and backed with tiny rainbow stars. Built from scraps, this quilt shows beautiful things can be created when seemingly disparate pieces are brought together.

Dimensions: 56" x 74"

Artist Statement: For the second year, our quilting group of 10 members worked together to create this quilt. We like to support GSAFE and all the great work the organization does.

Description:

Batik quilt in earthy tones. Pattern is 'Cloud Nine' by Villa Rosa Designs. Machine quilted by Karen Martinez.

Dimensions:

53" x 73"

Artist Statement:

My son and daughter are both part of the queer community. I've been quilting for 40 years and am always looking for places to donate my quilts (so I can keep buying quilt fabric '-)

Description:

Each butterfly in this quilt has a different patchwork pattern in the wings.

Pattern: Butterfly Fields by Jenny Pedigo and Helen Robinson
Class: Taught by Trisha Urben at Blue Bar Quilts
Pieced by: Elaine Morrison
Quilted by: Kayla Bain (31 Lemons Longarm Quilting)
Binding by: Barbara Landay

Dimensions:

61" x 76" (approx)

Description:

Pattern: Triangles at Play by Sarah Ruiz Quilts
Pieced by: Elaine Morrison
Quilted by: Sara Stoltman (Thread Maven Stitching)
Binding by: Barbara Landay

Dimensions:

68" x 88"

Description:

A great sized quilt to cuddle under on the chilly winter nights, or an extra layer on the bed. Machine wash & dry. Has been pre-washed.

Dimensions:

67" x 59" approx

Artist Statement:

GSAFE's work is so important, now more than ever!

Description:

A larger throw quilt, great for 2 people to snuggle under. Or use it as an extra layer on a bed for those chilly nights. Machine wash and dry with like colors. Expect some shrinkage. Has NOT been pre-washed - use color guard with first wash.

Dimensions:

63" x 88" approx

Artist Statement:

GSAFE's work is so important, now more than ever!

Dimensions: 56" x 68"

Dimensions: 60" x 82"