Meet Wesley Hall
Professional quilter. Educator. Memphis born, Atlanta home. The hands behind every quilt that leaves this studio, and the voice behind the talks on African American quilt history.
The Quilter Behind Quilts by Big Wes
I've been quilting professionally for over ten years, and I started Quilts by Big Wes with one straightforward goal: make quilts that people are genuinely proud to own. Not generic. Not rushed. Quilts built around the real stories and garments of the people who commission them.
I work out of CreateATL in Southwest Atlanta, a creative maker space that lets me run a fully equipped studio without the overhead of a standalone shop. Every quilt I make is sewn here, by hand, by me. There is no outsourcing, no factory production, and no shortcuts.
My specialty is custom t-shirt quilts and memory quilts, the kinds of projects where the client brings me something irreplaceable and trusts me to make it into something lasting. I take that seriously. I've never had a client regret the finished quilt.
10+
Years of professional quilting experience
500+
Custom quilts made for families across the Atlanta metro
5.0
Google rating across 30+ client reviews
Quilting as a Discipline
I approach quilting the way any serious maker approaches their craft: with intention, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in getting better. I study the history of the form, particularly the traditions of African American quilting, and I bring that perspective to everything I make.
That background in quilt history, the study of Gee's Bend, Harriet Powers, the Underground Railroad canon, and the broader African American quilting tradition, informs how I think about fabric, pattern, and purpose. Even in a custom t-shirt quilt, those influences are present in how the work gets made.
When you hand me a box of your kid's game-worn jerseys or your mother's favorite blouses, I'm thinking about more than just layout. I'm thinking about what those things mean and what the quilt needs to feel like when it's done.
A Growing Speaking Practice on Quilt History
Alongside the quilting studio, I speak regularly about African American quilting traditions, the Underground Railroad quilt legend, Gee's Bend, Harriet Powers, and contemporary Black quilters. The goal is the same whether I'm at a guild meeting or a university lecture hall: put the history in front of people who love the form, and give them context they can carry back to their own work.
Three Audiences, One Conversation
The format adapts to the room. The subject matter doesn't.
Quilt Guilds
Regional guilds across Georgia and the Southeast, including the Greater Atlanta Modern Quilt Guild.
Academic Programs
Guest lectures at Howard University, Georgia Tech, and Lehman College on the history and craft.
Conferences
Invited talks at quilt conferences and cultural events that bring the history to wider audiences.
Work Out of CreateATL
Located in Southwest Atlanta, a community of makers, artists, and creative businesses doing serious work.
Visit the Studio
Drop-off and pickup are available by appointment at CreateATL. Appointments are relaxed. Bring your garments, ask your questions, and leave with a clear plan for your project.
CreateATL900 Murphy Ave SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Not Local? No Problem.
Many of my clients are outside the Atlanta area. If you can't drop off in person, you can ship your garments directly to the studio. I'll provide packing and shipping instructions after your consultation so your irreplaceable materials arrive safely.
Finished quilts ship anywhere in the United States via USPS or UPS with full insurance and tracking.
Let's Talk About Your Project
A free consultation is the best first step. We'll talk through what you have and figure out exactly what to make.