Create a One-Of-A-Kind Quilt to Treasure for Generations! Baby clothes hold so many precious memories. Capture them in a quilt made from outgrown clothing. Parents and grandparents will love having a memory quilt made from baby clothes, as will the kids as they grow older. When designing a quilt made from baby clothes consider three …
Learn how to make a baby clothes quilt with old baby clothes. A quilt is a blanket made with love and this one will be filled with baby memories too!
Turn your baby's outgrown clothes into a unique and sentimental heirloom! Pick your favorite outfits, and send them to me to be made into a beautiful custom baby quilt. I will select the perfect parts of the clothes to make blocks, and present you with a meaningful quilt that will be cherished for many years. What a perfect way to give a beautiful gift while also giving new life to old clothes! On top of all that, your quilt comes with everything that is included with my standard quilts: - A color catcher to prevent color bleed on the first washing - A quilt care magnet with instructions on washing, drying, and storing your quilt that conveniently sticks to your washer -A custom-made storage bag for when your quilt is not in use And, as with my other quilts, yours is constructed using high-quality materials for the batting, backing, and binding, machine-top quilting, and best-practice techniques, ensuring heirloom-quality construction. Plus, each custom quilt carries my guarantee that I will make it right. As you get progress updates on your quilt, if you see anything that isn't completely to your satisfaction, simply let me know! I will make any adjustments or help identify solutions so that you receive an heirloom you will love and cherish for many years. Don't wait - let's get started on this cute, meaningful, and beautiful quilt right away! HOW MANY CLOTHES DO I NEED? An estimate for the number of pieces used for each size is below. The estimates assume a mix of clothing from 0-12 months. Blankets may also be used in addition to clothing items. Baby Size: ~20 clothing items Lap Size: ~50 clothing items Queen Size: ~140 clothing items King Size: ~220 clothing items
Recently, I was inspired to make a quilt from my son’s onesies! This is pretty surprising because A) generally, I wouldn’t say I like onesie quilts, and B) I’m not…
I propose we change the name of this weekly post to {FiW} Wednesday...as in FINISHED it Wednesday. (which I guess should be {Fi} Wednesday, but go with me, here.) Because there were a LOT of finishes this week. Phew! Well, two. But that feels like A LOT when you consider how long those things have been on my WiP list. First, I finished my pineapple blocks for Yolanda in the Bee Happy Bee. I was (as usual) intimidated by her blocks, mostly because of what I've heard people say about pineapple blocks. She found a pattern by Allison Quilt Designs (called the Crimson Rambler) that didn't require paper piecing, and assured us these weren't difficult. I believed her, really I did! It's just that I had to finish Libby's blocks before I felt like it was fair to start Yolanda's. AND...and that's a big and...I knew I needed to be able to do them when I could concentrate (read: not while the girls were awake and playing) and when I had a large enough block of time to finish them (read: not while the girls were simply napping). But I found time to wrap my head around the process, and another chunk of time to get them finished. I really like the way the two I made turned out, and I can't wait to see her finished quilt! It'll be stunning! My other big finish this week is the quilt I have been working on for the Quilts for Japan drive. There has been a wonderfully huge push to encourage the quilters of the world to make quilts for the people who were devastated by the earthquake/tsunami that hit Japan in March. I've had this design in my head since I started swapping hexies in (funny, Yolanda's) hexagon swap on Flickr. (Yolanda is clearly a big part of my quilting life this week!) The Quilts for Japan drive was just the push I needed to actually get the hexies out and work them into a quilt. I have decided to call this my "TNT Quilt." Mostly because the best thing that could happen to this quilt is if it got just a little too close to a stick of dynamite. :o) No. Really, it's because I tried SO doggone MANY new things with this quilt. Get it? Tried New Things? Catchy, no? For starters, I used quilter's spray adhesive to hold the hexies on until I raw-edge appliqued them down. Second, I used Kona Premium muslin for the white. It was VERY nice to have a whole piece of fabric and not have to piece anything. I also added a little yellow hexie for the label. Oh, and FYI - the hexagons were all cut with the Accuquilt Go! Studio hexagon die. Next, I quilted it myself. (TOTALLY new thing for me!) I knew this was too big for me to quilt on my home machine, though, so when my rock star friend, Traci, and I took a long arm class at our LQS, I knew this quilt was destined to be quilted on the big APQS Millenium (a.k.a. "Millie". Unique, no?) The class was really good, but I didn't have enough time to finish it there that day. Thankfully, I have a wonderful neighbor who offered to watch Mookie (who will be 3 in a few weeks! Gasp!) last Friday morning while I went down and finished this. I took Sprout (and a bag full of toys) with me. Just in case anyone is wondering, the floor of a quilt shop is probably not the best place for a curious 11 month old who thinks every single thing on the floor belongs in her mouth.) Sprout didn't last on the floor nearly as long as I was hoping, so I'm thankful I had my Ergo with me. She fell asleep as I was quilting this, which is suprising considering how much commotion and noise that machine makes! I have to say - I was surprised at how much the backing and the top moved and shrank during the quilting process. Well, and during the trimming process! I had to cut a LOT off to square it up! And then came the binding. (sigh). I decided that since I needed to finish this quilt quickly (Lecien, a Japanese fabric distributor in California, is offering to send them to needy families in Japan), I needed to machine bind it. I really should have taken a step back and watched some tutorials and talked to people who machine bind, because I could have used some serious help! My corners look like something the dog would roll in, you can sometimes see the stitches from the other side, and it's not perfectly even all the way around like it would have been if I'd hand-bound it. BUT I don't know how many months later I would be finishing it if I'd had to bind it by hand! (notice how I am not showing you any pictures of the binding? I'll leave that to Kelly and her superstar binding!) Mookie has helped make this quilt from the very beginning. Since she loves to swipe the hexies and make a "fairy path", I had to explain to her that this quilt was for a special family. A family that doesn't have a home anymore. A family that is very sad. And so anytime I was working on it, she would talk to me about the family, and ask me a zillion questions. When I showed it to her this morning and asked her to help me take pictures, she was very excited. I love that she's compassionate even at a young age. :o) The finished quilt is about 50x80". Kinda long, but that's okay. That's how long it had to be to incorporate all the hexies. I like that the quilt "became," for lack of a better term. I had no plan (which is very unlike me) - just a handful of hexies that I wanted to use. The quilt dictated the rest for me. Rather like how a novel "writes" itself, well this quilt "created" itself. :o) And since Sprout was such an integral part of the making of this quilt, I will shower you with a handful of gratuitous baby shots. :o) Now then. Back to the works in progress... I haven't touched anything else all week. :o) I haven't started anything new (including the bee blocks for Janice that are about to be a month behind...). But I've got a few more things that I have to finish soon, so I hope to get to work on them tomorrow. For my sake, I'm just going to type out a little list. I know I'm going to need to refer back to it soon enough. :o) -Audrey's mug rug (and about 3 other mug rugs for other people) - A few more infinity scarves - My Robert Kaufman Kona Solids Challenge Quilt - A few bee blocks - My birdie stitches blocks Oh, and in the "canvas" department, Dave and had a little "wine time creations" of our own on Friday night. It was Good Friday, and I thought it would be nice to paint something to reflect the sacrifice Jesus made for us that day. I showed Dave a few photos of my idea, and we got started. Even though it was Good Friday, we painted the scene for Sunday morning. Dave wants to paint The Scream next. I'm not sure, but I think that one is going to have to go in the "unspeakable wifely duties" category. (I do not like that painting!) The good thing about Canvas and Cocktails is that you don't have to paint what the rest of the class is painting. Thank goodness! :o) I hope you have a great and crafty week! (Yesterday's bad weather moved on and left us with a clear, bright morning for taking outside pictures.)
**THIS IS $100.00 A NON-REFUNDABLE RESERVATION FEE / DEPOSIT FOR A QUILT AS SHOWN ABOVE. THIS RESERVATION FEE / DEPOSIT WILL HOLD YOUR PLACE FOR DELIVERY IN MY NEXT AVAILABLE SLOT, APPROXIMATELY 11-12 MONTHS FROM PAYMENT OF RESERVATION FEE / DEPOSIT. PLEASE MESSAGE ME PRIOR TO PURCHASE TO FIND OUT CURRENT TURNAROUND TIME **FREE SHIPPING is included on completed Custom Quilt** --- Upon payment of the Reservation Fee / Deposit, you can download the DIGITAL PDF DOCUMENT for more information on your Custom Quilt Order and the quilting process. Babies grow so fast! What better way to remember those first outfits than to have a unique heirloom quilt made from baby's onesies, t-shirts and blankets! The size of your quilt can be chosen from the list below. Count the number pieces of clothing you have, also remember that I can use the front and/or back of each onesie or t-shirt. Receiving blankets can also be used in the quilt. The squares in this quilt are 6 inches. All fabric is included in the prices listed below, which also includes all customization to the squares and additional sewing as required. The backing of your quilt will be white 100% cotton fabric (additional charge for fabric of your choice). The middle layer of the quilt is an 80% cotton 20% polyester batting which is warm and lightweight. Before the quilt top is pieced together each piece of clothing is reinforced with a woven fusible cotton interfacing to stop the fabric from stretching. The three layers (quilt top, batting and backing) are then machine quilted by me in my smoke-free pet-free home studio. The final step is attaching double-fold binding to the edge of the quilt, which is sewn on by machine. When I contact you 3 months prior to your completion date I will send a form for you to complete, which includes mailing information. Please download the form, print it out, fill it in the best you can and send it to me with your clothes. On the form there will be several questions regarding quilt size, placement of the clothing and color preference for the fabric borders around the squares. I am happy to answer any questions and help you with these decisions. I will provide you with a final layout for your approval before anything is sewn together. Please wash the clothes, WITHOUT FABRIC SOFTENER, before sending. Your completed quilt can be machine washed gentle cycle cold water and tumbled dry low setting or line dry. Layout Size (inches) Price 30 squares 5x6 41x48 $270 36 squares 6x6 48x48 $288 42 squares 6x7 48x56 Lap $315 49 squares 7x7 56x56 $367 56 squares 7x8 56x63 $420 64 squares 8x8 63x63 $480 72 squares 8x9 63x70 Twin $540 81 squares 9x9 70x70 $608 90 squares 9x10 70x78 $675 100 squares 10x10 78x78 Full $750 ***AFTER PURCHASE OF THIS NON-REFUNDABLE RESERVATION FEE / DEPOSIT: - Download the Digital File in PDF format for further information on your Custom Quilt Order and the quilting process - I will immediately contact you via Etsy Messaging, confirm your place in line and give you an estimated completion month for your custom quilt. - 3 months prior to your completion month I will send you a form which includes instructions and the address to ship the clothes to. At that time I will create a custom order for payment of the balance of your quilt. - Clothes and payment must be received no later than 60 days prior to your estimated completion date, in order for your quilt to be completed on time. - FREE SHIPPING is included on completed Custom Quilt ----PLEASE SEE OTHER LISTINGS IN MY SHOP FOR DIFFERENT STYLES--- **The quilt shown above is not for sale, just an example of this type of quilt.** ***NOTE - IF REQUESTED, ANY UNUSED CLOTHES WILL BE RETURNED TO BUYER AT BUYER'S EXPENSE*** Please contact me with any questions. Thank you for looking!
Turn those precious baby clothes, receiving blankets, bibs, etc. into a memorable quilt for boy or girl! Pictured quilt is fashioned in a grid design using 44 8"x 8" squares of baby items plus a name panel, (Name is appliqued in block letters and quilted by hand with embroidery thread around each letter) framed with 100% cotton sashing, colorful accent squares and measures 58" x 75". Choose a fleece or cotton fabric for backing. Choose your own color scheme or leave to me. Artfully and expertly hand-crafted, utilizing appliques and design elements from clothing, bibs, blankets, hospital gowns, etc. Name panel can also be adjusted to just initials. Quilting is done in a "Stitch-in-the-ditch" method which outlines the squares without detracting from those adorable appliques or featured graphics. Contact me for pricing on smaller sized quilts such as crib and wall hanging sizes. Sizing and pricing depends on the number of squares requested, although maximum is 44 for this type of quilt. Customer is responsible for shipping costs of items shipped to mypillowsandquilts; however, shipping to customer of completed quilt is free. Shipping address for mypillowsandquilts: Alison E Schultz Material Impressions, LLC 190 Southern Blvd Danbury, CT 06810
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Create a One-Of-A-Kind Quilt to Treasure for Generations! Baby clothes hold so many precious memories. Capture them in a quilt made from outgrown clothing. Parents and grandparents will love having a memory quilt made from baby clothes, as will the kids as they grow older. When designing a quilt made from baby clothes consider three …
****PLEASE SEE RESERVATION SECTION OF MY SHOP TO PURCHASE YOUR DELIVERY DATE**** Custom Memory Quilt made from baby clothes Want to use your baby clothes in a quilt? Have you been saving your baby clothing and outfits from the first year? Made from 100% quality cotton fabric, batting, backing and thread along with your baby clothes. This baby clothes quilt is crafted in my home on my domestic sewing machine. The finished size was approximately 60x60". This memory quilt is perfect to throw on the floor for the baby, use on the toddler bed when your little one upgrades and later on the couch watching TV. If you have decided that a memory quilt made from your baby clothes is for you, contact me for a custom order. You will receive the address for shipping your items. It is recommended that you purchase a vacuum storage bag to send your items in - this will help with shipping costs and protect your items. A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the listed price is required. Message me for a custom listing. Please expect 12-16 weeks for delivery. Balance is due before delivery. Delays up to 2 weeks will be expected for changes in fabric or size choices. Other sizes are available as well as fabric choices. Message me directly for more information. You can have your own quilt personalized for an additional fee. Please add this listing when checking out: https://www.etsy.com/listing/265002269/personalized-embroidery-or-applique If you would like to upgrade your backing, please add the following listing to your order or contact me for a custom listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/267296960/upgrade-to-flannel-backing-custom
Please note current turn around time is 13-15 weeks. Please message us prior to ordering if you need it before then. What could be a more perfect way to preserve precious memories for your child's first years than using their baby clothes to create a beautiful baby quilt! ORDERING PROCESS This listing is for DEPOSIT ONLY. You will be billed once the quilt has been completed. The full pricing is listed below. Once you have purchased the listing, I will send you a private message with my address to send the clothes. Please make sure the clothes are clean and ready to ship within a few days after you purchase the listing. Failure to send clothes in timely matter can result in cancelation of order. Please message me regarding current processing time frame. Within a month of receiving clothes, I will message you with layout and size information along with confirmation of pricing. **Clothes will not be returned after quilt is finished unless requested. There may be an extra shipping charge to return clothes.** MATERIAL I use 100% cotton for corresponding fabrics and binding and soft and cuddly minky for the back on the back of quilt. You can also choose to have 1-2 names embroidered on quilt. I typically embroider the name on the back side of the quilt. CONSTRUCTION There are 3 size options available. 36”x48”- $275 (minus deposit) 44”x60” - $315 (minus deposit) 55"x80" - $375 (minus deposit) Exact size will depend on amount of clothing I receive. I will also try to use as much of the clothing as possible. That includes the front and back of clothing. I can also use corresponding cotton fabric to make the quilt larger. I use cotton batting to make a nice warm blanket and machine bind all the baby quilts to make sure they last for a lifetime of love! For smaller quilt, I suggest 25-45 pieces of clothing. For the medium size quilt, I suggest 50-70 pieces For the largest quilts, I suggest 80+ pieces. EMBROIDERY Embroidery is an option to add to the back of the quilt. 1-2 names is included for $10 charge. CARE All baby clothes quilts can be machine washed and dried. *Quilts in pictures are examples of previous quilts I have made. Your baby clothes quilt will look different and unique. Please message me with any questions! Follow me on Instagram, for coming soon items and different promotions! @kenziequilts View my other items in my shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KenziesQuiltShop?ref=hdr_shop_menu
The medium keepsake quilt a nice usable size and requires a reasonably easy amount of baby clothes to gather up. It is approximately cot sized. There will be 54 squares so the number of items needed is around 25-40. All quilts are different and the individual square sizes vary depending on the items I receive. I have now created over 200 keepsakes so your favourite outfits are in safe hands with me. For more pictures and information you can see my social media pages and website. Making the step to order your keepsake is a big deal and can seem a bit of a daunting prospect. You can watch my short video overview at https://youtu.be/rYDOzaoHV2o or my blogs may help you plan your quilt and give you pointers of what to include and how to package your items: https://www.craftsbykatie.com/post/planning-your-keepsake-quilt Size – Medium (80cm x 120cm) Finish – Quilt Number of items needed – 25-40 Number of squares – 54 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? -Pick your backing fabric -Decide if you prefer equal squares or if the clothes you have would work better in a more mosaic style -Place your order -Wait to receive a message from me with a form to complete. My address to send your items is also on there. -Gather up all your precious clothes and send them to me WHAT CAN I INCLUDE? You can include anything! - onesies, baby grows, bodysuits, hats, socks, sleeping bags, bibs, t-shirts, jumpers, dungarees, dresses, blankets, the cardigan that Grandma made (even some of your own! The pjs you wore in the hospital, the shirt that Dad got his first cuddle in). THE PROCESS AND MATERIALS Quilts are made by sewing a lightweight bamboo wadding in-between your patchwork with a cotton backing. Bamboo is known for its antibacterial qualities making it the perfect choice for your keepsake quilt. I have a choice of blue, pink, turquoise and grey cotton fabric in stock to back your quilt with. If you feel another colour would complement your quilt better, check out my sister site https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheFabricSquirrel for some fabric inspiration. Get in touch to check availability if you find one you like and select the “other” option when you place your order. I will message you when I receive your items and throughout the process. I will send at least one picture of my progress to confirm you are happy with the layout and allow you to make any changes before I do any sewing. I always send a picture of the finished quilt and wait for you to confirm that everything appears correct before I put it in the post to you. All items will be hand cut into 6" equal squares (5.5" when sewn together), if you select equal squares. I will use my creative skills to ensure all the items are used in the best way possible and include any special features or fine details on the items you provide. If your items include large images or you prefer the style of mosaic, you can select this on the drop down. If you do have any ideas on how you would like your quilt designing, please let me know. PERSONALISING AND ADD ONS I have two options for personalising your quilt. Add them to your cart separately: -Applique name using your clothes -Hand printed patch I can also turn your clothes into a cushion, stocking, pillowcase or bunting. If you send the larger recommended number of items, I can usually use what’s left with no additional items needed. The cushions make great gifts for grandparents ready for the next birthday or Christmas. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You will need to post your items to me if you are not local to me in Grantham, Lincolnshire. I will contact you upon ordering with my address details. As your quilt is irreplaceable, I will return it to you using a tracked courier service and would suggest you do the same when you send the items to me. If your quilt is needed by a particular time, let me know and I will do my best to get it completed in time. Please let me know if you would not like your quilt shared on my social media accounts. I will endeavour to incorporate all of your provided clothing. Please just let me know if you wish any to be used as a priority. Alternatively, I can use a different patchwork design for an additional cost. If on the other hand you do not have enough items for the size you would like, I will make it as large as possible. It may still be possible if the items you have included are from an older child or adults. Should you wish any scrap items to be returned, please state this in your notes on your order. I will return any unused items with your quilt. I will dispose of any leftovers unless you request otherwise. It goes without saying - but please only send clean clothes, although stains are expected, and I’ll do my best to avoid them. AFTERCARE Your quilt can be washed on a gentle 30-degree wash (or as per the most delicate item in the quilt). It may shrink down a little once washed but this adds to the charm. I would recommend you wash it once received with your usual washing detergent and use a colour catcher for the first few washes. DISCLAIMER Quilts and cushions should not be used as bedding for babies under 1-year-old, the sewn in label will also state this. If the items you provide contain buttons, beads or fastenings these can be used in your quilt but may cause a choking hazard for young children. If you would like these removed, please let me know. Thank you for your interest and trusting me with your treasured items, I will treat them like they are my own boys.
Don’t know what to do with outgrown baby clothes? Here are 19 creative ways to repurpose old baby clothes into keepsakes.
I'm not sure how it started, maybe on one of my many trips to the Quilt Store to plan and pick up fabric for the two lovely quilts th...
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR CURRENT TURN AROUND TIMES! How much fun is this?! So you have all these baby clothes in the basement or attic, you stumble across them every few years and reminisce. You saved these cherished items because they were special, they meant something to you. They need to be enjoyed. Let me turn your child's clothes into a beautiful handmade quilt. It is constructed of high quality cotton and batting in my smoke free home. I will add a sleeve if you wish to hang it on the wall. Delivery time will depend on the jobs I have in queue. Please convo me to discuss how I can design this memory for you. Thanks for visiting my shop! Joan
This project has been sponsored by Atlantic Fabrics’ six locations across Nova Scotia, including the newest store on Parkland Drive. Back in January I wrote about how I’d finally decided to purge t…
Turn your baby's outgrown clothes into a unique and sentimental heirloom! Pick your favorite outfits, and send them to me to be made into a beautiful custom baby quilt. I will select the perfect parts of the clothes to make blocks, and present you with a meaningful quilt that will be cherished for many years. What a perfect way to give a beautiful gift while also giving new life to old clothes! On top of all that, your quilt comes with everything that is included with my standard quilts: - A color catcher to prevent color bleed on the first washing - A quilt care magnet with instructions on washing, drying, and storing your quilt that conveniently sticks to your washer -A custom-made storage bag for when your quilt is not in use And, as with my other quilts, yours is constructed using high-quality materials for the batting, backing, and binding, machine-top quilting, and best-practice techniques, ensuring heirloom-quality construction. Plus, each custom quilt carries my guarantee that I will make it right. As you get progress updates on your quilt, if you see anything that isn't completely to your satisfaction, simply let me know! I will make any adjustments or help identify solutions so that you receive an heirloom you will love and cherish for many years. Don't wait - let's get started on this cute, meaningful, and beautiful quilt right away! HOW MANY CLOTHES DO I NEED? An estimate for the number of pieces used for each size is below. The estimates assume a mix of clothing from 0-12 months. Blankets may also be used in addition to clothing items. Baby Size: ~20 clothing items Lap Size: ~50 clothing items Queen Size: ~140 clothing items King Size: ~220 clothing items
Have you ever thought about making a memory quilt from your child's baby clothes? We'll show how we stopped putting it off and got our memory quilts made!
This project has been sponsored by Atlantic Fabrics’ six locations across Nova Scotia, including the newest store on Parkland Drive. Back in January I wrote about how I’d finally decided to purge t…
Don't throw away all of those adorable onesies that your little one has outgrown and transform them into a soft and cuddly memory quilt with this Little Onesies Baby Quilt Tutorial. A one-of-a-kind gift idea, this free baby quilt tutorial shows you how to piece together onesies to create a unique quilt that moms and grandmas everywhere will love. This DIY memory quilt is incredibly budget-friendly, and is the perfect way to clean out your baby's closet without losing any precious memories. This baby quilt can be made in a single weekend, and is a great gift idea for birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions. Treat your grandbaby to a soft and snuggly quilt they're guaranteed to love with this beginner quilt project.
