Memory quilts

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several pieces of fabric laid out on the floor to be sewn together with scissors

Here is a quick tutorial on how to break down a shirt so it can be used in a memory quilt or a recycled clothing quilt. The point of this...

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two quilts hanging on clothes pins in the woods with trees and grass behind them

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…

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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.

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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.

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the quilt is made with many different colors

Sweet on Stitches Memory Quilt Maker Sherie Mckenna on Instagram: "🌟 **Honoring Precious Memories: A Tribute to Father’s Shirts** 🌟 We recently had the privilege of creating four memory quilts for our client and her three sisters, crafted from their beloved father’s shirts who passed away. 💖 Our client shared, “I have been hesitant to just turn over my precious box of his shirts to just anyone, but this called to me.” We are deeply honored to have been entrusted with such cherished…

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there is a quilt on the back of a chair next to flowers and a potted plant

I made this quilt for my sister in law. It’s a gift for her Dad, who turns 60 this year. Each square is a swatch of silk cloth used for neckties. She sent me her collection of swatches and requested a simple quilt with a black background. I used Kona black for the sashing, and cut the squares at 4 [...]

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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.

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