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a quilted heart with the words t - shirt memory quilt on it and blue plaid fabric

Hey, Everyone! Today, I'm here to share the supplies and the steps that I took to create a memory quilt made with t-shirts. Find the video tutorial here:A little backstory here...a potential customer reached out to me after her father passed away and wanted to create quilts out of all of his shirts. She sent me home with two big totes full of various shirts with the hopes of creating a quilt for her mom, daughter, sister, and herself. Her mother chose this pattern for herself. I was so…

three quilts hanging on the side of a barn with text overlay reading non - traditional memory quilts

Memory quilts don't have to be boring! Use any quilt pattern to create a unique heirloom quilt! Using your loved ones clothes or vintage fabrics to make a keepsake your family will cherish for generations.

two hands are on top of an old baby clothes and the words make a memory quilt out of old baby clothes

Once a little one has outgrown old clothes, turn them into something new by making them into a quilt. Ashley shares a fun idea on how to turn outgrown baby onesies into a baby quilt. This same idea can also be used to make a baby memory quilt. The most important part of creating a baby memory quilt using old onesies is preparing the clothing. Ashley first shows what kinds of clothing are best for this technique and ones that don’t work as well, which including clothes that have large…

a quilt with the words never forget them memory quilts

Memory quilts are a great way to remember or celebrate your family history, the life of a loved one or an important event in your life. Memory quilt how-to and memory quilt ideas

some pillows are stacked on top of each other with the words how to sew memory quilts from a loved ones clothes

DIY memory quilts are very snuggly and warm. Because the clothing squares were all cut from well-loved nighties and sweaters, they’re also super soft.

a pile of folded shirts sitting on top of a wooden table

When a father dies, it can be difficult to discard their clothing with all the memories the patterns and colors might evoke. A popular idea is to upcycle that fabric into a new item of clothing, a quilt or wall hanging or another craft project.

how to create a memory blanket with pictures of quilts on it and the title overlay reads, how to create a memory blanket

Always wanted to learn the amazing sewing skill of creating memory blankets from sentimental clothing? Look no further. This is the most in-depth and ultimate course you'll ever need to give your keepsake sewing journey a kickstart

a close up view of a multicolored patchwork quilt

Sometimes projects (and quilts) come along that really have a powerful effect on me personally. This quilt was one of those quilts, and I would like to tell its story… Last fall son number 1 asked if I might be able to make a quilt for a former co-worker. He said her father had passed […]

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