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Memory Quilts

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Does any one have any input on these.

We are going to take Gavin's clothes and either me and Renee make the quilt or Suzy and Jenny make the quilt. Depending on whether or not i think i can do the sewing of it.

my question is that i am thinking of doing just the patchwork type one, nothing fancy, just pieces of his little clothes for something for Renee to hold when she is having a bad day. I saw them do these on Extreme Home Makeover once. They took the Dad's clothes and made quilts for the kids.

i have checked online and can not find anything like i want and these are extremely expensive.

any input would be welcome
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also i have crocheted since i was 10 and have made many afghans so i understand the basics of putting it together and making it look right.
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I have done some quilting before. I would just cut a bunch of squares all the same size, sew them into strips, then sew the strips together to form a large square or rectangle. putting the three layers together is what I find to be the hardest part. the easiest way to attach the three layers together is to tie them off, it is difficult for me to explain but if you look up how to tie off a quilt you should find directions online.
I hope this was helpful and if you have any other questions feel ree to ask.
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I just wanted to comment on the fact that this is a good idea. I got the idea about 1 month after my mother died, by then my aunt got rid of all her clothes. But she did find some of her clothes that were rags so I think I may have enough. Plus, I went to walmart and got prints that I thought she would like. then my father died a year later and I got to his clothes before my aunt got rid of them. But, I cannot find the energy to do it. At this time my wounds are still to fresh to make the quilt. Plus tha fact I am so scared I will screw up. My best friend is VERY good at quilts but she said she would not do mine, that it needed me to do it. I will cut squares and sew tham togehter like candyrose.
starfish
starfish
You should be able to find instructions on how to make different kinds of quilts at fabric stores.
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I'm thinking that this is something I'd love to do now - I found this website...


http://www.quilting101.com/styles/memory-quilts.html
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I dont know if this helps but there is special photo transfer paper you can use to put photo's on fabric and then sew those squares together..My mom made one like that for my grandmother...If you would like to contact me I can take a picture of the one she made and I can email it to you as soon as I get the picture taken.

I am also tell you that if you want to use clothing a simple 9 patch quilt is very easy to make and I can guide you towards some sites with free patterns and instructions...I am a quilter and would be happy to help with advice etc so feel free to ask
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Another option is to do a crazy quilt. This allows you to use even small pieces of fabric. I am doing one for my son.
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Try http://quilting.about.com/ it has a lot of easy patterns and directions. I think you will find it helpful.
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