Clothing quilts are memory clothing quilts made from different types of apparel. Many quilting companies will only work with t-shirts and will turn away anything that is not a cotton t-shirt and won't fit into their assembly line quilting production line.
Our memory clothing quilts can contain shirts (t-shirts, dress shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, etc.) or any other type of clothing or fabric item ranging from dresses, pants, ties, and even suits, and hats. The quilts are different from t-shirt quilts as they often incorporate not only regular apparel but clothing items from the person's life such as jerseys, jeans, uniforms, patches, and formal wear. Items are typically gathered from the different times of a person's life or center around milestones that occurred (athletics, groups, fatherhood, motherhood, career, church, etc.).
Clothing quilts many times include difficult-to-sew items like hoodies, sweatshirts, leotards, or other non-cotton fabrics. Quilt decorations like photos, embroidered quotes, or sayings of the person to make can be included to make it even more personable. These special clothing quilts are a great way to cherish and reflect on special times or achievements that deserve to be remembered and preserved.
How Many Clothing Items Are Needed For a Clothing Quilt?
The number of clothing items needed depends on the type and size of memorial quilt you order. For example, our most popular size (Large Throw Size: 50 inches. by 60 inches.) needs 20 - 25 pieces of clothing. Generally, you need about 12-15 shirts for a small throw-size quilt and up to 60 clothing items for a king-size quilt.
Please refer to our sizing page to see the various quilt dimensions and the number of clothing items needed for each size. We will work with you to ensure whatever size is needed to have a great-looking design and layout that works with the number of clothing items you have available. You can also view our memorial quilt gallery page and get an idea of what other customers have provided.
How Much Does a Clothing Quilt Cost?
Click here to see the memory quilt pricing page for details on sizes & cost. For a custom quote, choose the options below on the order form and it will generate a price for the exact size and options of your memorial quilt.
How To Order A Clothing Quilt
At QuiltKeepsake we make the process easy.
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Select your Memorial Quilt Size
Choose the size of quilt you want from the online order form above or give us a call at 515-604-6288 to submit your order. Give any additional information or comments on the part(s) of your t-shirts you would like highlighted in the quilt or potentially not used.
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Receive Your Shipping Instructions
When the order is placed you will receive a follow-up email that tells where you need to send your collected clothing.
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Box Up Your Washed Clothing Items.
In your box include your clothing items and if you are paying by check, the payment for your order. If you paid with a credit card online, you need not send a check. Here is a helpful blog post about packing T-shirts. We do all the work so no need to cut or trim your shirts beforehand.
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Ship Out Your Box to QuiltKeepsake
You can ship your box via UPS, US Mail, FedEx, or any other carrier you like to use.
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Your Quilt is Created
When we receive your items we will e-mail you within 48 hours of receiving your box. We will then begin laying out and designing your unique item. If we need to change the size, we will reach out and work on that with you.
The typical turnaround time for a t-shirt quilt is 10 - 16 weeks from the time the box of clothes is received. If you have a special request or additional questions make sure to contact us via email or give us a call at 515-604-6288. We will reach out when your entire quilt is completed either by phone or email so you can be aware that you be receiving it in the mail.
