Memory Quilts

This quilt was started long before I was born by my Grandma or Great Aunt. I brought it home in pieces and finished it as a gift for her. It is all hand sewn feed sacks and clothing pieces that started out at 2″. It is hand quilted and the binding sewn on by hand as well. A true labor of love.

Quilt size: width: 48" height: 48"

A month before she left for uni, I decided to make my best friend a quilt – having never made one before. It took me two weeks of non-stop sewing and learning; and was worth it to see her face as we looked at the photos of times spent together. I think it meant as much to me as it did to her!

Quilt size: width: 76" height: 76"

I made this quilt for my grandmother for her 83rd birthday. It contains photos of her and my grandfather and their 3 children. The quilt has cross-stitch, embroidery, applique, beading, and mementos attached. I hand quilted it, and there are signatures on the back. I made a scrapbook to go with it.

Quilt size: width: 56" height: 56"

The quilt top was made entirely from the scrubs of a nurse who died unexpectedly. I made it for her twin sister. I have a quilting ministry, “Remembrance Quilt Ministry” where I take the clothes of a loved one and make a quilt, free of charge, for a family member. I quilted it on my long arm.

Quilt size: width: 72" height: 78"

This quilt details my life with photos of my parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, siblings and children

Quilt size: width: 85" height: 85"

This is my son Tony who passed away from lung cancer. When he was in the hospital he would say he was going to heaven to fish with his grandaddy, who died when Tony was two,also from lung cancer. This is a mosaic quilt of him at the beach . I hope he catches a lot of fish in heaven. Miss him a lot.

Quilt size: width: 24" height: 36"

Photos of our grandchildren were printed onto Printed Treasures fabric sheets using our inkjet printer. The charm fabric pieces were sewn together and the photos applied. This handquilted wallhanging is embellished with small crocheted & embroidered pieces, as well as scrapbooking accessories.

Quilt size: width: 32" height: 41"

I made this quilt for my dad to enjoy on the occasion of his 75th birthday. It includes photos of his parents, his siblings, his children, grandchildren and extended family. He proudly displays his quilt in the den of his home.

Quilt size: width: 50" height: 54"

This started out as a book panel which will make a wonderful memory quilt for some special little girl.

Quilt size: width: 41" height: 55"

I made this for a co-worker who moved back to Portugal. The photos are everyone she worked with in our lab- I had an extra spot so I added a dog that she would dog sit. Rita is such a fun, creative person with a zany sense of style, and this quilt reflects this. Quilting inspired by Zentangles.

Quilt size: width: 60" height: 60"

This is the first and only memory quilt I’ve made. It was a custom order from my Etsy shop. The lady who commissioned it was an amazing woman serving in the military. She wanted a quilt from her small son’s baby clothes with a military theme to honor her husband who was killed in action.

Quilt size: width: 72" height: 95"

From an beautiful but stained embroidered tablecloth my mum made 50 years ago I cut the flowers and combined them with ninepatches. Now it’s a beautiful tablecloth again in her memory! Read more in post 15 on my blog.

Quilt size: width: 54" height: 54"

Passport to Freedom….This quilt is based on husband’s memories of escaping from border patrol duty from Czech army into Austria at age 18, working for his passport, plane ticket and $50 to come to the freedom of America and settling in Chicago area…Dekalb /Cortland Illinois area to be specific.

Quilt size: width: 40" height: 40"

this quilt was made from alot of my mom’s old tshirts. She’d been saving them to do a quilt herself, but I think she was avoiding the whole project. So I offered to make it for her, but gave no indication of when I’d get it done. She got it mother’s day this year.

Quilt size: width: 67" height: 72"

I was asked to make this quilt to honor Sean Canavan, who was killed on 9-11 at the WTC. It was made to pay tribute to his life, & to bring comfort to his family. They sent the center photo and asked that I incorporate symbolic elements in the piecing & colors used. I was honored to do so.

Quilt size: width: 60" height: 60"

This quilt I made with love for my mother in law prior to one of her cancer surgeries before she passed away. The blocks consist of family members writing short loving messages and also photos of happy times in her life. She was an inspiration to us all .

Quilt size: width: 39" height: 51"

This quilt was made using clothes from this grandsons first year. It was so fun picking out special bits from the various clothes and adding interest like pockets (for little treasures). The backing is flannel sheets from his baby bed. I did a loose meander to quilt it. It is snuggly and cuddly.

Quilt size: width: 40" height: 55"