Turn your favorite t-shirts into a one-of-a-kind memory quilt that can be enjoyed for years to come. Whether it’s a collection of concert shirts, sports teams, school memories, vacations, or a loved one’s clothing, each quilt is thoughtfully designed and professionally sewn in my smoke-free, pet-free Rosewood Arts Center studio.
Turn your favorite t-shirts into a one-of-a-kind memory quilt that can be enjoyed for years to come. Whether it’s a collection of concert shirts, sports teams, school memories, vacations, or a loved one’s clothing, each quilt is thoughtfully designed and professionally sewn in my smoke-free, pet-free Rosewood Arts Center studio.
Because every shirt is different, each quilt is unique. No two quilts will ever be exactly alike.
Finished Size
Approximately 50″ x 70″
(Final size may vary slightly depending on shirt designs and layout.)
Requirements
Minimum of 12–14 adult-size t-shirts
Shirt fronts must be at least 16″ wide across the front
Both front and back graphics may be used when available
Shirts are sewn as they come and are not altered unless discussed in advance
Base Quilt – $395
T-shirt quilt top
Fusible interfacing applied to all shirt panels for stability
Soft fleece backing
Professionally finished and bound
Popular Upgrades
Cotton batting (adds loft and warmth): +$50
Cotton fabric backing: +$55
Memory heart patch made from a shirt scrap: +$25
Return unused shirt scraps: +$15
Complete Quilt Package – $500
Includes:
Fusible interfacing
Cotton batting
Cotton backing
Professional quilting and binding
Turnaround Time
Approximately 8 weeks from the time all shirts are received.
Holiday Ordering
To ensure Christmas delivery, quilts must be ordered by November 1.
Important Notes
All shirts should be freshly laundered before delivery.
Stains, holes, and worn areas may be incorporated into the quilt as part of the garment’s history.
Final layout and design placement are determined by the size and condition of the shirts provided.
Due to the custom nature of memory quilts, all sales are final.
Tracy McElfresh is an alterations and fit specialist, Kettering Arts Council member, and Kettering resident. Tracy has a skillset built from multigenerational roots in the sewing and garment industries. Operating out of a studio located inside Rosewood Art Centre she provides alterations, garment design (including a strong passion for swimwear), formal and casual dressmaking, and sewing classes. Tracy founded a meetup group in 2014 called the Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up that is open to all newcomers at any skill level. In her free time, she is an avid writer and blogger and was a recognized award winner in 2018 as having one of the Best Dressmaker Blogs on the Planet from Blogspot. You can follow her work on Facebook and Instagram at TracySews.
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