Memory projects

When a father dies, it can be difficult to discard their clothing with all the memories the patterns and colors might evoke. A popular idea is to upcycle that fabric into a new item of clothing, a quilt or wall hanging or another craft project.

Create memory Christmas ornaments out of a loved one's shirt. Keep their memory alive using this simple sewing project. Add to your Christmas tree this year!

Follow along as I detail the supplies and tips that I've found to make a memory quilt even easier!

DIY memory quilts are very snuggly and warm. Because the clothing squares were all cut from well-loved nighties and sweaters, they’re also super soft.

Today we are focusing on those barriers you face when cleaning out your closet. We know the simple organizing steps: Sort clothes into 4 piles- keep, store (out of season, etc), donate, trash Keep only your most used/most loved items and get rid of the rest If it is as simple as those steps, why do we […]

A loved one's passing is never easy. But you can make a keepsake Memory Pillow from a shirt of theirs. Here's how I made one in two hours.

DIY Photo Quilt. A great memory quilt for college student.

A loved one's passing is never easy. But you can make a keepsake Memory Pillow from a shirt of theirs. Here's how I made one in two hours.

Make One for Yourself or to Give! Honor the memory of a loved one or simply repurpose unused ties by turning them into this wonderful pillow cover. It’s also a nice retirement gift, Father’s Day gift, or a surprise to celebrate a career change. You’ll need eight to sixteen ties plus a background fabric to …

People deal with the loss of a loved one in very different ways. When my dad passed away, I wanted to help keep his memory alive by making Memory Ornaments for our large family. Here are directions with photos for 3 ornaments that I made: "Faux" Quilted Ornaments from Dad's Shirts, Clear Ball Memory Ornaments, and Personalized Motorcycle Ornaments. I hope that these ideas give you comfort and peace. "Faux" Quilted Ornaments from Dad's Shirts For the adults in the family, I made "Faux"…

memory braclet from a loved ones flannel shirt

Let me show you how to make a Memory Pillow from a Men's Shirt! Follow these step by step instructions and turn that shirt into a Cherished Gift!

Memory t-shirt quilt tutorial with easy step-by-step instructions and pictures. Perfect for beginners and experienced sewers.

Today on the blog we are learning how to make Fabric Angel Wings, the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one or decoration for your own home

Here is a quick tutorial on how to break down a shirt so it can be used in a memory quilt or a recycled clothing quilt. The point of this...

Memory keepsakes from clothing is a wonderful way to honor and remember family and friends. There are several ways to repurpose clothing and fabric and turn them into memory items.