What is a memory quilt?
Memory quilts are custom designed quilts made from your sentimental clothing and textiles. These are not your typical t-shirt quilts with squares lined up one next to the other, but funky, modern and unique keepsakes to treasure forever. I strive to make quilts that combine sentiment with style.
Ordering
I understand that the idea of shipping your sentimental clothes off to a complete stranger seems totally nuts. These are, after all, the precious items that you can't part with. I want you to be 100% comfortable during this process from start to finish. Since Memory Threads creates one of a kind heirlooms, quilts cannot be ordered with a standard order form. Each quilt is created by hand, one at a time. I pride myself in delivering quality products that are customized down the the very last detail. Get in touch....I am happy to help determine what design works best with the type of garments you have, or to discuss your ideas for a custom design.
What & how much to include
Pretty much any amount of clothing/textiles can be included in a quilt. Often, it's the number of items (along with their colors & patterns) that help guide the quilt design.
What to include: Typical items to send include outgrown baby clothes, flannels, work shirts, neckties, concert or school t-shirts, handkerchiefs, tablecloths, crib sheets, uniforms/scrubs. If it's meaningful to you, just imagine how much you will love it combined into a beautiful work of art that you can snuggle up with.
Please send items freshly laundered and in their whole form (not pre-cut into smaller pieces)
What not to include: Leather, fur, and embellishments such as sequins or beads. Additionally, I will work around buttons, snaps and zippers so they won't be included in the final quilt. Occasionally, I can reattach a few buttons, ribbons, ect. after the quilting process.
What to include: Typical items to send include outgrown baby clothes, flannels, work shirts, neckties, concert or school t-shirts, handkerchiefs, tablecloths, crib sheets, uniforms/scrubs. If it's meaningful to you, just imagine how much you will love it combined into a beautiful work of art that you can snuggle up with.
Please send items freshly laundered and in their whole form (not pre-cut into smaller pieces)
What not to include: Leather, fur, and embellishments such as sequins or beads. Additionally, I will work around buttons, snaps and zippers so they won't be included in the final quilt. Occasionally, I can reattach a few buttons, ribbons, ect. after the quilting process.
Shipping
Organizing your textiles to send - If you are sending a ton of items, it's helpful if you sort them into bags and label the bags. For example one bag labeled "must include," another labeled "try to include," and a third bag labeled "extra." Any unused items will be returned to you along with the finished quilt.
Sometimes shirts have images on the front and the back. Feel free to use blue painters tape to "X" out anything you don't want included. Otherwise, I'll make an effort to include it all whenever possible.
Once we have an agreed upon design I'll send the address for you to ship your clothing to. If you live in the NYC area I'm happy to arrange for a drop off or pick up.
Sometimes shirts have images on the front and the back. Feel free to use blue painters tape to "X" out anything you don't want included. Otherwise, I'll make an effort to include it all whenever possible.
Once we have an agreed upon design I'll send the address for you to ship your clothing to. If you live in the NYC area I'm happy to arrange for a drop off or pick up.
Timing
Typical turn around time for quilts is 12-16 weeks from the time I receive your materials.
Pricing
Pricing varies based on the size and complexity of the quilt design. Approximate pricing is listed below.
A 50% deposit is required before construction begins. The balance is due upon completion. Throw is the most popular quilt size.
A 50% deposit is required before construction begins. The balance is due upon completion. Throw is the most popular quilt size.
Quilt Size
Lap Throw Twin Full Queen |
Measurements
45 x 45 54 x 64 70 x 90 80 x 90 90 x 108 |
Pricing
600-700 700-1100 1200-1400 1400-1600 1600+ |
Samples
The Color Gradient
Perfect for huge clothing collections with a variety of colors/images
Scrappy Blocks
The most popular choice for "t-shirt quilt"
Additional T-shirt Designs
Shirts are broken down into smaller, but still recognizable, pieces.
This makes for tons of variety in the quilt design.
This makes for tons of variety in the quilt design.
Other quilts (not t-shirt)
Baby Clothes
Policies
- There are no refunds or returns on custom quilts
- New York state residents must pay applicable sales tax
- Shipping charge is added to the final balance.
- A photo of your quilt may be used by Memory Threads on the website or social media for promotional purposes
- New York state residents must pay applicable sales tax
- Shipping charge is added to the final balance.
- A photo of your quilt may be used by Memory Threads on the website or social media for promotional purposes