From Concert Tees to Cozy Memories: Turn Your Music Moments into a Quilt
Let’s talk music! No matter who your favorite artist is––or genre, or era––a love of music is something that brings us all together. Our memories get attached to the kinds of music we listen to at specific moments of our lives, forever linking these moments to our own personal soundtrack. Music helps us process big emotions, gives us entertainment and elevates everything it touches.
With music on the mind, think of some of your favorite memories involving music. What was the first concert you went to? What was your favorite concert you’ve been to? Artists and bands always have the coolest t-shirts to go along with their concerts, and for the die-hard fans, these can stack up quickly over the years.
Now, what to do with all of those music and concert shirts? Stitch those memories together into a t-shirt quilt, of course! Today, we’re going to discuss all the exciting possibilities for your concert t-shirt quilt.
MAKE A QUILT THAT ROCKS
Photo: Kevin K.
To kick off your concert and music t-shirt quilt, let’s look at how the design of each shirt will make your quilt pop! Music t-shirts are infamous for often having bold graphics––especially for rock, metal or punk bands––and what better place to show off all of those designs? Your t-shirt quilt can be a collage of wonderfully eclectic music designs in a way that is wholly unique to you.
You can do a lot of playing around with theming your quilt as well. For a band that you’re entirely devoted to, you may have a collection of t-shirts big enough to fill an entire quilt alone––or maybe two quilts! Another way to design your quilt is to go truly eclectic. What kinds of music do you listen to that would surprise your friends and family? Throw in some “deep cuts” as well as bigger names to keep bringing out your unique music taste and maybe get your loved ones hooked on a band they’ve never heard of at the same time!
The important thing to consider with a rockin’ t-shirt quilt is to be true to your passions and your taste. There’s no need to be shy!
EXPLORE MEMORIES BEHIND THE MUSIC
Photo: Dawn D.
Next, think about what memories you associate with each band or artist you want to include on your quilt. The easiest way to think about these memories is to focus on concerts. Adding concert tees to your quilt will flood you with memories of who you went to the concert with and what made the occasion so special. Remember, you can add fronts and backs of t-shirts to your quilt, so make sure you get those awesome lists of tour dates and locations off the backs of your tees!
There are plenty more outside-the-box ways to play with your musical memories. As we mentioned earlier: music easily ties to other memories. Perhaps you went to a big music festival as part of a larger vacation––you can add t-shirts from that entire trip to make an even more profound and specific keepsake. Or maybe you have band t-shirts that were your absolute favorites in high school? Combine those music tees with some high school club tees for a time-capsule of a t-shirt quilt.
Music goes so much further beyond the music itself. The music we listen to becomes a part of who we are at any given moment of our life. Cherish that and celebrate it on your quilt.
GIVE TO A MUSIC-LOVER
The perfect gift for a music lover! Photo: Kaye M.
Finally, don’t forget the power music has to build relationships and help you share with the ones you love! To give the best gift to the music lovers in your life, why not help them create the ultimate keepsake? The gift of a t-shirt quilt shows not only that you pay attention to your loved one’s passions and interests but that you also want to make your gift as personal as possible. Other music merchandise may show you pay attention, but there’s a special personal connection in a t-shirt quilt because every shirt is a memory. Nothing matches the feeling you’ll give them when they open a quilt made out of memories from their favorite bands, concerts and other music events. It’s truly magical––and it truly rocks.
Check out our collection of different t-shirt quilts and keepsakes to find the perfect match to give to your loved one for Christmas, their next birthday or any other occasion! Also check out our gift cards which may be a better fit for your loved ones.
MUSIC TO OUR EARS
No matter what concerts you’ve been to or what your music taste is, adding concert and music t-shirts to your t-shirt quilt is sure to bring out your personality and personal journey in extra special ways. And for the true fanatics out there, crafting an entire quilt to display your musical passions will have even more impact as you show off your favorites to your friends and family while telling the story of the bands you listen to and when. Music will always be tied to our memories, so let’s celebrate you and your unique music passions!
For more on crafting the perfect t-shirt quilt for yourself or as a gift during the upcoming holiday season, stay tuned to all the guides to come right here in our blog. And don’t forget to give MemoryStitch a follow on Instagram and Facebook to keep updated with all the latest news, discounts and deals we have to offer.
Rock on!
Written by Zander Gibney.
