Does anyone make memory quilts? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Tiggerwit · 02-24-2008, 08:31 PM

I was thinking of having one of these made for my daughter for graduation but don't know much about them or the process to make them so I may not have time. Someone gave me a number for a lady but she stopped making them about a year ago and couldn't refer me to anybody else.

RebelBelle · 02-24-2008, 11:26 PM

Are you wanting a tshirt quilt (made out of scraps of favorite tshirts or outfits) or a photo quilt? I just got done make a photo quilt for my grandmother. But I don't know that I am talented enough to sell one. LOL!

magnolia · 02-25-2008, 05:25 AM

I will be having one made for both of my boys out of left over football jerseys (from little league), baseball jerseys, tournament t-shirts, etc. Of course I have a couple of years before I need to do the first one. I have 2 friends here in town who sew and although they've never made quilts before, have agreed to help make these for me. Not sure how they'll do it but.....we shall see.

Best of luck to you in your search in finding someone to help you with this.

CollegeCutieUSF · 02-25-2008, 05:41 AM

I would like more info on this as well...I would love to have one made for my mom

Tiggerwit · 02-25-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RebelBelle

Are you wanting a tshirt quilt (made out of scraps of favorite tshirts or outfits) or a photo quilt? I just got done make a photo quilt for my grandmother. But I don't know that I am talented enough to sell one. LOL!

a photo quilt

RebelBelle · 02-25-2008, 12:21 PM

It really depends on how big your want it, how intricate you want it, and how much you want to pay as far as getting the professionals to do it. Here is a website for somone who does them: http://www.photoquiltcreations.com/home
It says 1-3 weeks which sounds about right, but the prices are a little steep. I can post pictures of the one I just finished when I get home tonight. Its a lap quilt and it took about a week but its probably got some imperfections. But I've learned from my mistakes and I think my next one will be perfect! LOL!

TootiesMom · 02-25-2008, 12:35 PM

if you have anyone in your family that can sew, its very easy.. My daughter and my mom made her one out of t-shirts and it is PRECIOUS.. it was actually a home-ec class for my daughter.... it came out really cute and the imperfections make it even more special to her...
Good Luck!
d

Myzzbrat · 02-25-2008, 12:43 PM

I do, I've done it before in a card trick pattern. But the photos I used were all 4x6. it was my first time and i think it came out ok. It's been 6 yrs since I made it. but.... i liked it. You can also post on ebay in the wanted section and ppl will contact you with their services. Its cheaper that way.

antoinette74 · 04-07-2008, 05:06 PM

You might want to check out these memory quilts. The end result was beautiful.

02-24-2008, 08:31 PM	#1
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	Does anyone make memory quilts? I was thinking of having one of these made for my daughter for graduation but don't know much about them or the process to make them so I may not have time. Someone gave me a number for a lady but she stopped making them about a year ago and couldn't refer me to anybody else. __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

02-24-2008, 11:26 PM	#2
RebelBelle Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 2,597	Are you wanting a tshirt quilt (made out of scraps of favorite tshirts or outfits) or a photo quilt? I just got done make a photo quilt for my grandmother. But I don't know that I am talented enough to sell one. LOL! __________________ Misty & Jamie

02-25-2008, 05:25 AM	#3
magnolia YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,459	I will be having one made for both of my boys out of left over football jerseys (from little league), baseball jerseys, tournament t-shirts, etc. Of course I have a couple of years before I need to do the first one. I have 2 friends here in town who sew and although they've never made quilts before, have agreed to help make these for me. Not sure how they'll do it but.....we shall see. Best of luck to you in your search in finding someone to help you with this. __________________ Suzi - mom to Gabby and Gage For Mickey

02-25-2008, 05:41 AM	#4
CollegeCutieUSF Mom to Biggie & Capone Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,662	I would like more info on this as well...I would love to have one made for my mom __________________ I Mr. Biggs & Capone COMING SOON: peacelovedogs

02-25-2008, 12:21 PM	#6
RebelBelle Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 2,597	It really depends on how big your want it, how intricate you want it, and how much you want to pay as far as getting the professionals to do it. Here is a website for somone who does them: http://www.photoquiltcreations.com/home It says 1-3 weeks which sounds about right, but the prices are a little steep. I can post pictures of the one I just finished when I get home tonight. Its a lap quilt and it took about a week but its probably got some imperfections. But I've learned from my mistakes and I think my next one will be perfect! LOL! __________________ Misty & Jamie

02-25-2008, 12:35 PM	#7
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	if you have anyone in your family that can sew, its very easy.. My daughter and my mom made her one out of t-shirts and it is PRECIOUS.. it was actually a home-ec class for my daughter.... it came out really cute and the imperfections make it even more special to her... Good Luck! d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

02-25-2008, 12:43 PM	#8
Myzzbrat Currently Suspended! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coco's World Posts: 1,341	I do, I've done it before in a card trick pattern. But the photos I used were all 4x6. it was my first time and i think it came out ok. It's been 6 yrs since I made it. but.... i liked it. You can also post on ebay in the wanted section and ppl will contact you with their services. Its cheaper that way.

04-07-2008, 05:06 PM	#9
antoinette74 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1	You might want to check out these memory quilts. The end result was beautiful.