Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Custom Memory Quilt

This is our second time featuring Alix from Mamaka Mills (first time HERE).  Alix does an amazing job creating custom memory quilts for families, and the stories are always amazing.  This is no exception, here she made four separate and unique quilts, all in memory of one father.  If you want to find out more about what Alix does stop by Mamaka Mills, check out her gallery and she even has tips and tutorials on creating your own memory quilts.  Thanks Alix!



Today I finished a very special commission for a family in Ohio
 in memory of their father, John.
John passed away and left his
 three beautiful children and 
his amazing wife, Becky. 
Becky contacted me earlier this year to make 4 quilts for them 
from his clothing so that the kids could have a piece of their dad 
with them as they grow up.
Here are some of the finished pictures of their quilts!

Notice that all of the kids have different pantographs and border/backing fabrics. 
This is a way the kids can have their different personalities visible in their own quilts while using the same quilting fabrics, which in this case is their father's clothing!


Blaine's Quilt
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Meredith's Quilt
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing

Becky's Quilt
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing


Grant's Quilt
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing
Custom Memory Quilt Made From Clothing

Read previous posts about these quilts HERE..

and HERE...

and HERE...

and more HERE...

yup, more HERE...

and finally, last post HERE!


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13 comments:

  1. Polly @ Pieces by PollyJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    What a wonderful way to remember their father!

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  2. PepeJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    It's a very sad and beautiful history!

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  3. felicityJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    What wonderful quilts! An amazing remembrance of a dear father and husband.

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  4. Francis PaulJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    so lovely! I have made a quilt for my daughter with the flannel lining of her fathers coat. She got the quilt after her 3 year relation was broken off by the boyfriend. It's her comfort quilt. She has since moved on, no new boyfriend but she is happy.
    (ps: her father (my DH) is very much alive)

    I hope the family will get a lot of comfort from these quilts.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Oh I am now sad thinking that I could have done this for my own Dad. He died 3 years ago quite young and I hadn't got the patchwork bug back then, I actually don't know what happened to his clothes :(

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  6. KathleenJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    WOW..... What a wonderful way to keep theirs dad's memory close. I just love this. I am pinning this- I don't know if I could pull it off but I'd love to try this some day! Blessings~

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  7. Jenn at The Little Shop of StitchesJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    That is fantastic. A great way to honor their father. The quilts are beautiful.

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  8. Little PenpenJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Those are so sweet!! What a great idea and such a treasure for the recipients.

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  9. Alix JoyalJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Thank you everyone for the wonderful feedback!
    Please visit my facebook page and like for updates on my current projects!
    https://www.facebook.com/MamakaMillsQuilts

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  10. Abigail SpauldingJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    SOOOOO NICE!! I have to admit that I almost cried. So beautiful!! Abby S

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  11. JeanJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    What an amazing idea and way to remember a loved one. The quilts are beautiful. I am very thankful that I follow your blog and got to read this.

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  12. Alyce @ Blossom Heart QuiltsJanuary 4, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Oh that's beautiful and so touching :(

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  13. Mary MenzerJanuary 10, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    I'm working on a memory quilt also for a family. It is very difficult to work with the clothes, you want to do the right thing for the family, not waste any pieces, not make any mistakes. I love they way you put these together.

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Thank you so much for commenting! A lot of love and hard work is put into each and every one of these quilts, comments are always appreciated!