About My Quilts
Brita Brown Quilts are created in my home studio tucked away in the Selkirk mountain town of Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. I work in a no pets/non-smoking environment.
I make quilts of all sizes, but many of my clients prefer throw or lap-sized quilts due to their versatility. They add a design element to a home and are just the right size to hang on the wall, tuck into a crib, warm up with on the couch, or to keep handy at the foot of your bed.
I incorporate traditional and modern elements into my quilts, from structured to minimalistic. I also create abstract quilts using unique textiles. Indigo blues always seem to appear my projects.
My prices reflect the fact that I use high quality natural-fibre fabrics, most of which I purchase at my local shop Nelson Stitch Lab. I exclusively use Italian-made 100% cotton thread for piecing and quilting, and each quilt is hemmed by hand.
I make every quilt myself. Each project is a one-of-a-kind labour of love and takes many hours to complete. Please take a browse to see what I have in stock.
I also offer a limited number of made-to-order custom quilts. I look forward to collaborating with you to create something that fits you perfectly. Click here “Get a Quote” to get started. I offer flat rate shipping and you can read my store policies here.
Thank you for taking a look!
Brita Brown Wood
Juried Quilt Show Contestant
I’m excited to have had this quilt “Miska” accepted into the Improvisational category of the Modern Quilt Guild’s 2022 quilt conference and competition in Phoenix, Arizona in February 2022. SOLD
Northern Birch Quilt
“Northern Birch” won a People’s Choice ribbon at the 2019 Kootenay Quilt Guild Show in Nelson, British Columbia. You will find it for sale under “All Quilts” on the homepage.
About Quilt Sizes
Since improvisation and adaptation is a creative part of quilt-making, quilt sizes fall in to ranges.
Crib/Throw quilts work interchangeably as wall hangings or thrown on a chair. A lap quilt is big enough to snuggle under and share on the couch, and can also be easily hung. Larger bed sized quilts of course can be used on a bed, and although in order to be hung they need more wall-space, they make a big impact as a wall feature. (I have a friend who collects full sized vintage quilts and she has several hanging in various room of her home.)
Please see here various ways to hang a quilt.
About Brita
Artist Statement
After decades of making traditional quilts, I recently joined the Nelson Modern Quilt Guild, where we encourage one another to integrate new techniques into our work. I’m drawn to indigo blue shades and lately am inspired by a Japanese aesthetic.
I cut fabrics using a rotary cutter and ruler, and then stitch the pieces together with my sewing machine. I quilt the layers together by machine, although occasionally I integrate slow-work hand-stitching, using a needle and heavier sashiko cotton thread.
I find comfort when I retreat to my studio to create textured, rustic designs with natural fibre textiles. To me, quilts represent not only physical, but emotional warmth. Therefore I feel deep satisfaction when my quilts are enjoyed by others.
Artist Bio
Originally from the prairies, I have lived in Nelson, British Columbia, together with my husband Peter wince we were married, 42 years ago. Peter has a keen eye and is the one I call upon when I grapple with a design or colour decision.
We are close to our wonderful son, daughter-in-law, and 2 young granddaughters who live nearby. They, naturally, are recipients of several of my quilts.
I retired 6 years ago from a career in administration in the fields of law, health, education, and public safety. I feel fortunate to be personally and creatively stimulated in this beautiful, vibrant community.
Brita Brown Wood
