Hello - I am new here because I am starting a memory quilt
 

Hello.. just joined because I am always looking for ideas and input. I have been quilting off and on for years (more years than I care to think about). I am not serious or heavy into it... usually just work on baby quilts for family and friends. Recently I was inspired to start a new project that has me nervous and I want to do the best job I can on it. Our family lost my nephew in an auto accident and I wanted to make my sister a memory quilt from Jake's clothes. So I came here to learn, be inspired and to keep motivated Thanks

Welcome. Sorry about the loss of your nephew. I can't imagine the heartache the family is feeling. You've come to the right place for inspiration and advice. The ladies & gents here are wonderful and so knowledgeable and willing to help.

I am So sorry to hear about the loss of your nephew.
I have made a tee-shirt quilt, and that type of cotton (t-shirt) needs to be ironed onto a lightweight fusible web. I used a dark tonal background fabric in between and around all the shirt logos. When the shirt logos were not the same size, I added coordinating and contrast fabrics.

Welcome from NE Ohio. Sorry for your loss.

Welcome from Adrian, MI

Hi from NC. I'm glad you're here.

I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a terrible reason to be here, but I hope you find loads of love and support here, too.

Welcome from Minnesota and happy quilting :)

Welcome from S CA!

Hello and welcome to the board from the friendly State of Alabama

Welcome from Michigan!:)

:) welcome from se TX -- I know your memory quilt will be appreciated

Welcome, and my condolences to you and your family for such a loss. Bless you for wanting to this.

Hi and welcome from Kentucky! I am so sorry for your loss, but I know your sister will be honored to have a memory quilt. I see you are from southern Indiana...my sister and mom live in Scottsburg and I am about 65 miles southeast of Louisville.

Sorry for your loss, and hi from Ohio!

Hello Meyert!
Welcome from Minnesota!
My condolences to you and your family. The loss of a loved one is so painful!
Please show us your memory quilt upon completion.
{{{{hugs to you!}}}

Hello, welcome from Nevada!

Let me start of with how sorry I am over the loss of your nephew. My family means the world to me and I would be devasted to lose one of them in an accident like that. I made a memory quilt for a lady whose son was graduating from high school. she brought me 2 rubbermaid containers full of clothes from the past 18 years. Some of the pieces I cut into 6 1/2" squares. I chose that size because some of it was baby clothes and that was the biggest square I could make. Some of the clothes needed interfacing added for stability and some was fine like it was. Sometimes I took smaller pieces - like a pocket from his overalls - and appliqued them to larger pieces - like a blanket square. I would be more than happy to discuss this with you if you aren't finished yet. (828) 321-2800.