Memory quilts

The original post for these quilts was just over two years ago. This set of mini-quilts was made for a family of five siblings to remember their father. I've received several questions about reproducing the design for the first and third quilts so thought I'd share that information here so that you can make one, too. One frequent question is about how to size the finished quilt to be bigger or smaller. Both of these designs are based on an eight block by eight block grid. In other words…

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.

Follow along as I detail the supplies and tips that I've found to make a memory quilt even easier!

The quickest tutorial on making a photo quilt at home.

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…

Upcycling a loved one's clothing into a memory quilt; wrap yourself up in memories. Memorial quilts that are aesthetically stylish. See this quilt's whole story.

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

Find over 10 t-shirt quilt patterns to make a memory quilt for your loved one.

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Memory t-shirt quilt tutorial with easy step-by-step instructions and pictures. Perfect for beginners and experienced sewers.

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.

Made in memory of my father-in-law using his shirts. I used the quilt as you go method.

A great quilting pattern for even beginner quilters for creating a memory quilt from button up shirts. I give tips for working with button up shirts to create quilt fabric and even show how to break down a shirt.

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.

I wanted to get a post up of this quilt because it is slightly in the past now. It was not my usual colors or technique. We have befriended...

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