Quilts from clothing
 

They are finally finished! I committed to making quilts for a friend and her daughter from her mother's clothing. Her mother passed away the end of 2012 and it was 2-3 years before before she was able to gather and get her mother's clothing to me. I gave her books and magazines of quilts and asked each to pick a pattern she liked. My friend picked the Stars on Point pattern, which I inserted photos into the center of each star instead of the 4 patch in the pattern. Her daughter selected the Infinity quilt pattern. So I went to work cutting up the blouses, dresses, pants and shirts. Most had to be stablized... I used French fuse. Then I spent 3-4 years teaching myself how to quilt and "practicing" by making other quilts, for nieces who got married, fund-raising quilts, and dabbled in a couple of t-shirt quilts. So this year my goal was to complete these two quilts. I'm sewing the sleeves on the back this afternoon and will deliver tonight. I can't wait. I'm really happy with my finished projects. I think I can officially call myself a quilter.

Those 2 quilts are beautiful & will be cherished by your friend & her daughter. Yes, yes, yes you are officially a quilter. Thank you for sharing your story & quilts with us.

Beautiful work. These will surely be treasured

Wow, you did a wonderful job on both quilts.

What wonderful memories these are. They will be much loved for generations to come. You have achieved many goals with these two quilt. Most of all you a quilter. It seems to me for sometime before you knew it you were a quilter.

They are beautiful quilts....you certainly are a quilter!!!!!

Yes, you are a quilter!

Great job using what you had to work with - which can be a challenge at times.

Wow I love them both. I can't pick which is my favorite. I really like the infinity one, but the picture one is special. Great job on both.

Such wonderful quilts! you are indeed a "quilter"! very beautiful work.