Memory Quilts
How is a "Memory" Quilt Different?
You collect materials from the past - these could be baby clothes or Dad's favourite ties or even a quilt you loved as a kid. We take these materials, add a few to complement them, and create a quilt that is a 'memory' of the past - whether honouring a special person or celebrating special memories - it's your legacy to create! (That's why we sometimes call them Legacy Quilts, too.)
Bring in a pile of t-shirts or have us print off photos directly onto fabric, the possibilities are endless to create a beautiful memoir.
(Please make sure all clothes are washed.)
Pricing is determined by size, complexity of design, difficulty of materials, and the quilting wanted on your memory quilt. It will be determined in consultation with you.
T-Shirt Quilts
"Been there, Done that, Got the T-Shirt" but now what?
One of the most popular Memory Quilts is the T-Shirt Quilt. Vacation shirts, Concert tees, Sports teams, whatever you have stacked in your closet. It's a great way to preserve those memories, especially if the shirts don't fit as well anymore (it happens to all of us) or have been well loved.
Some other materials we have included are jerseys, dance costumes, shorts, dress shirts, wedding suits, uniforms, pajamas, jeans, artist smocks, even a toque!
Memory Mittens
Also have sweaters? Make them into mittens instead! If you have wool, fleece, or acrylic sweaters, Joy Wiebe can sew them into mittens for $50/pair. Each pair can have multiple sweaters incorporated, with each pair unique from each other. Every sweater has enough for more than one pair, so with a few sweaters, you can make mittens for the whole family! If interested, we can pass your information along to her, or you can contact her directly at (780) 433-7330.
