Additional memory quilt photos can be found here.
A quilt made with your t shirts is something that you can have forever, all of your t shirts are in one cozy place and you freed up some storage space from the shirts you are no longer wearing, but need to hold on to. Or maybe you’re looking to preserve a loved ones memory with special, or even just daily, clothing items.
Each of my quilts is fully quilted edge to edge, with a soft layer of cotton batting inside, ensuring it is a true quilt rather than just a blanket. I use the graphic from the shirt—or, if there’s no graphic, different-sized pieces cut from the fabric—to create a mosaic pattern. This approach adds depth and visual interest, moving beyond the typical uniform 12-inch squares.
A standard t-shirt quilt typically includes 16-20 shirts, depending on the size of the graphics and whether there are prints on both the front and back. If you have slightly more or fewer shirts, I can work with you to customize the quilt and ensure it’s the perfect size. If fewer shirts are used, solid knit shirt panels may be added throughout the quilt to extend its length. For significantly larger quantities that exceed the approximate 70 x 80 inch full-size quilt, an additional oversized charge will apply.
When you’re ready, send me a message letting me know you’d like a memory quilt and your preferred backing color. I’ll then provide the address for you to send your shirts. My usual turnaround time is about 3-6 weeks. Once your quilt is finished, I’ll ship it back to you at no additional cost within the continental US.
As always, if you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask!!
Best,
Kristen
