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This re-made sweatshirt gives center stage to a rare slice of Southwest textile history. The front panel features Harwood Steiger’s “Six Quail” print, hand screen-printed in Tubac, Arizona in the 60s, where Steiger carved his own screens and mixed pigments to create bold, graphic desert-modern designs. His birds are some of his most collected motifs — stylized Gambel’s quail with that slightly mischievous, midcentury angularity Steiger is known for. Each panel was printed by hand, which means the tiny shifts in ink and line give the fabric its charm and authenticity.

We reworked the damaged textile using reverse appliqué, setting the Steiger cotton behind a framed opening cut into a deep crimson sweatshirt, quilted onto a backing, then securing it with visible top-stitching. The graphic black-and-white print pops perfectly against the red base, giving you a one-of-one mix of midcentury art and everyday coziness.

Era: Base sweatshirt: 90s, panel fabric: 60s
Designer/Brand: Re-made by Vangie using a hand screen-printed Harwood Steiger textile
Origin: Panel originally hand-printed in Tubac, Arizona; sweatshirt tag reads Chamois Studio
Design: Crimson sweatshirt with reverse-appliquéd Harwood Steiger “Six Quail” panel featuring stylized quail and graphic midcentury patternwork
Material/Construction: Cotton blend crewneck, double-stitch construction, hand screen-printed 60s cotton panel, reverse appliqué with machine top-stitching
Condition: Excellent re-made condition with vintage softness throughout. please note some imperfections in print via photos, part of fabric charm.
Size & Fit: Fits like a modern XXL with a relaxed, oversized drape.
Chest: 25 in, Length: 29 in, Sleeve (collar to cuff): 32.5 in, Sleeve (approx shoulder to cuff): 23.5 in

Each re-made piece has lived a life before finding its way to us, some may show gentle signs of wear that add to its story and character. We re-make items that come to us needing some extra love, and use various techniques including embroidered appliqué, screen-printing, and more to handle defects such as permanent stains or holes. All measurements are taken flat unless otherwise noted. While we include an estimated modern size for reference, we recommend reviewing the listed measurements for your best fit.