Memory quilts

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a pile of folded fabric with the words memory quilts on it in blue and white

Are you looking for a unique way to turn old clothes into something beautiful and functional? Then memory quilts are perfect for you!

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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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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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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 tutorial is to show you how to get the maximum amount of fabric out of each garment. It's imperative that you get the most out of each and every piece of clothing you chose to use in a quilt. Here's how... Start with a shirt! This shirt is a medium so I can show you how much fabric you can get from ANY size. Of course an XXL would be best because it has a…

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