Memory quilt

[Diane]

Has anyone ever made a memory quilt? I thought it would be a great project to start, all made out of blocks to include significant things/moments throughout my life. Am I just being ridiculous? 

[Sakar]

Hey diane,

No, I haven't made a memory quilt yet.
No, that's not ridiculous!!!!

I want to make a memory quilt and so we started to collect embroidered souvenir-shirts on our holidays.

A friend of mine (she will come to the FoQ this year) has made such a memory quilt with old T-shirts from her childhood and it's something very wonderful and special!!!!

So go ahead and just do it 

[Diane]

I like the idea I have some childhood memories and also I would never have met my husband of 25yrs if he hadn't of made that phonecall from a red phone box (long story). Just thought a quilt that could tell a story would be great.

[rubywishes]

Great idea! People save scraps of clothing from memorable moments or stages of their lives an then incorporate them into a quilt. It's a fabulous idea.

[Acorn]

Yes yes yes!  Wonderful idea!

[Lilian]

Great idea!  Something I want to do using clothing that I have loved to death and bits that bring back the memories    There is a Company that makes things like cushions and teddy bears from your precious clothes, but at a price 

Go ahead do it!    

[fajita]

I made one for my friend. Very simple, just 3" squares of old baby garments. They were of mixed materials, so I fusibled all the backs first. They seemed happy with the result.
I've just had a look, but I can't see my photos of it, but am certain I do have some. If I find a picture I'll come back and update.

[Diane]

I don't have any clothes or anything from years ago to make it out of, just memories, places we've been and had fun etc also moments/things that remind me of my dad who died 12yrs ago etc I'm going to make a list of things so I can add to my quilt.

[Sakar]

you could make blocks of 12" size or so, and on this blocks you sew appliques from your memory. It would be great, I am sure about that. 

[Lantana]

And you also might want to consider printing photos onto fabric. Bear in mind some printers are a lot easier to use than others and the different types of ink have different properties depending on your ultimate use (wall hanging of bed quilt).

https://www.cjenkinscompany.com/Choosing_The_Right_Printer_s/21.htm

http://stonecreektextiles.co.uk/inkjet-printing-on-fabric

There are other ways of getting photos onto fabric putting in a search 'for 'how to get photos onto fabric'

I did have a go years ago but it was in the early days and it wasn't colour fast. Keep meaning to have another go but my damn printer is playing up and every time I research a new one and bearing in mind the above ... my head explodes 

L