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a memory quilt made from women's clothing and 3D items,Honor a Loved One with a Quilt

Memory Quilts I Have Made

Memory quilts I have made have been made out of clothing or special items. Honor a Loved One with a Quilt is a special memory quilt. It could be clothes from a younger time in a person’s life or the clothes of a loved one that has passed. Quilts are a great way to keep someone’s memory alive. It can be a bed quilt, a lap quilt or an piece of wall art. Memorial quilts also honor a commitment to reuse, reduce and recycle items.

A memory quilt is as unique as the loved one being honored. The client can offer input and information. They can even help in the design process if they do so.

Distance is not a limitation. Clients have sent me fabric and items to use. Photos track the progress and keep the client in the loop. Upon completion, I simply sent the completed project to them.

Wall Art

This client’s grandmother’s items became a piece of wall art. The client and I agreed to eliminate certain fabrics that did not fit into the color scheme. Luckily, there was a wide range of materials to choose from. We collaborated a bit in the beginning but then she let me have free range to create an artful memory quilt. We started with her house dresses, other clothing jewelry and some 3D objects.

Part of memory quilt made from a man's clothes,Honor a Loved One with a Quilt — Part of memory quilt made from a man’s clothes

Lap Quilts

Reversible lap quilts increase the enjoyment of a quilt by double. We all need a change of scenery from time to time. By flipping over the quilt, a whole new quilt appears. These two lap quilts(front and back) were made from a loved one’s shirts and pants. The pockets are completely usable to store something inside.