Originally Posted by fabric-holic
My youngest DD just asked me to make her wedding dress into a quilt!
I've never heard of such a thing, but I've been googling and saw some pictures.
When did this start?
She's in her late 30's and done having kids (3 boys) so she figures no one will ever want to wear her dress in the future.
I guess it's a good idea but it'll break my heart.
We had so much fun and hunted high and low to find that dress, and she was gorgeous in it.
What do you think?
It'll be a VERY expensive quilt, if I do it.
Has anyone here ever made one?
YES! I've made several and they are fabulous!
The first one I made, however, caused me much angst and it took me weeks before I could bring myself to cut into that beautiful dress. But it came out wonderful and the family treasures it.
The first thing I do is toss it into the washer on delicate and into the dryer...hang it up and start designing. I try to incorporate as much of the trim, lace, brocade, beading etc. into the design of the quilt. Any bows and/or satin flowers I save aside and hand sew to brooch findings to pin onto the pillow cover that I make to store/protect the quilt. They can also be pinned to the center of the quilt for additional decoration.