Thoughtful Thursday 167~ The Memory Paths Quilt Bag

 

If there is enough fabric leftover from the garments 

used for the memory quilt,

a bag is made to present the quilt.

This was the bag made for The Memory Paths Quilt.

The reverse side.

Monday Memory 118 ~ Presenting My Quilt Gallery Page

I was wondering how many quilts I've made since 2011.

So I put together a gallery.

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When I retired, I had been helping my church group

tie quilts for the World Orphans Organization.

So my goal was to make quilts in my retirement for that group.

I had several folks to donate fabrics to help me with that goal.

The direction for the quilts got side track and started going to the Linus group,

then that group changed to a local organization.

Then I spent a lot of time helping take care of my parents 

in their last days and didn't have time to make quilts.

After they passed, I started making memory quilts 

with their garments for my family and their caregivers.

 I started offering to make Memory quilts in leu of flowers for loved ones.

There have been a few graduation, wedding and baby shower gift as well.

Due to physical health, I had to stall for a couple of years.

This year, I've been back on track.

Yes, I have about 3 WIPs

and behind about 5 promised Memory Quilts,

not to mention several more of Mother/Dad's quilts.

I've only given 1 because I want everyone together to draw for their quilt.

How in the world would I decided which one to give to anyone?

So take a visit to my gallery page,

You can find it under the Heading of this blog,

or click HERE.

enJOY the memories with me!

Quilt Shot 125~ Memory Paths

Memory Paths

A memory quilt made in memory of my neighbor's Mother.

This quilt will travel to California to be presented to her Father.

Deconstructed garments

 Why a quilter has several rulers?

Enough left for backing.

Like putting a puzzle together.

I LOVE the challenge.

Do we call it "Monster Crumb" quilting?

 The step usually forgotten before layering. 

Not this time.

Expanded table top to layer the quilt.

 Pinning leader cloth.

 Been 3 years since I used the Dream Frame due to physical health.

Getting back on like riding a bike.

 Machine cooperated and only broke thread once,

and no skipped stitches. Still some tension problems on back.

This one garment was rather thin fabric,

so saved for the binding.

Besides, I love binding in black.

Really makes other colors pop, I think.

By the time the thin fabric was folded 4 times,

it laid perfectly.

 Added back some of the tags.

 This button hole band covered a hole I didn't catch earlier.

Worn & stained spots are just part of a memory quilt.

 Also warped fabric from worn stretching has to be considered.

There were 3 linen garments in this quilt.

I didn't use starch, just a dry iron and gentle hands.

 I try to hide my signature.

The back of the quilt.

I over estimated the strip unit.

Can't believe it turned out perfect to run twice down the center.

Only needed to cut off end to straighten edge.

So I guess I estimated correctly after all?