Introducing Heirloom by Barbara Jean
A Legacy Stitched in Yarn, Love & Southern Soul
Gerald McMillan & Co. is proud to unveil its newest addition to the lifestyle collection, Heirloom by Barbara Jean, a soulful line of handcrafted quilts that do more than warm your body they warm your spirit.
Made by family, for family, this exclusive collection weaves tradition, storytelling, and artistry into every stitch.
Created by Gerald’s cousin, Barbara Jean Wilkerson, each quilt is a vibrant tribute to Black Southern roots inspired by Sunday suppers, front porch wisdom, and the kind of love that’s passed down like a good recipe.
Every thread holds history. Every square sings legacy. And every piece is one-of-a-kind.
Every Thread Tells A Story
The Timeless Poncho
The Timeless Poncho
The Timeless Poncho
For the woman who carries yesterday’s wisdom with tomorrow’s grace.
The Timeless Poncho is a wearable keepsake stitched in rhythm with the past. With its vibrant color story and classic drape, this piece honors every woman who made an entrance without saying a word.
The Mae Quilt
The Timeless Poncho
The Timeless Poncho
Soft-spoken strength, stitched with care.
Named for the gentle hands of women who said little but gave everything, The Mae Quilt wraps you in warmth and memory. It's a quiet tribute to the mothers, aunties, and matriarchs who led with love and made sure no child ever left the house without a coat — or a quilt.
The Stella Quilt
The Timeless Poncho
The Willowbelle Pillow
Where legacy lives in every stitch.
The Stella Quilt pays homage to Barbara Jean’s beloved grandmother, Stella. The original thread in her story. Passed down through laughter, prayer, this quilt is a radiant tribute to the hands that taught Barbara to create, love, and remember. A true heirloom in every sense.
The Willowbelle Pillow
The Willowbelle Pillow
The Willowbelle Pillow
Soft, Southern, and story-filled.
The Willowbelle Pillow blends comfort and craftsmanship in a piece as elegant as its name. Inspired by willow trees that bend but never break, it’s made for the quiet corners of home where rest, beauty, and memory meet. A delicate accent with deep roots.
The Heart Quilt
The Willowbelle Pillow
The Heritage Quilt
Made with love. Meant to be held onto.
The Heart Quilt is a celebration of devotion — to family, to legacy, to the art of giving warmth when words aren’t enough. With rich reds and bold detailing, this quilt honors every heart that’s broken, mended, and kept beating for the ones they love.
The Heritage Quilt
The Willowbelle Pillow
The Heritage Quilt
Rooted in the past. Ready for the future.
The Heritage Quilt tells a story of perseverance and pride, stitched with colors that echo family reunions, porch swings, and well-worn Bibles. It’s a visual inheritance, one you wrap around your shoulders when you need to remember who you are and whose you are.