“A memory quilt can use all kinds of fabric from people’s lives.”
When Trish Bowman makes a memory quilt, the focus is on a time, a place, a person or an activity. It may memorialize a loved one, mark a milestone in life, or capture images of a favorite hobby.
“T-shirt quilts are the best-known memory quilts, but a memory quilt can use all kinds of fabric from people’s lives,” Trish said. They can also include photos, printed or embroidered sayings, anything that stirs memories. They can be bed coverings, couch throws or wall hangings. The first step in creating a memory quilt is gathering the materials for it.
“I tell people to go through their closets and pull out everything and anything that carries a memory,” Trish said. “When…
