Stitch It, Don't Ditch It: The Cool Way MemoryStitch is Transforming T-Shirts into Unforgettable Quilts

by Shelby Larsen August 30, 2024

How can you truly make your memories last a lifetime? Your memories are a part of your identity and are a big contributor to making you the person you are today. Over the years it can be hard to hold on to memories, and it’s especially hard to hold onto precious items that are reminders or your memories. Things like clothes from times passed can be easily stored out of sight or discarded, losing the memories that those items carry with them.

What are your favorite memories?

Instead of ditching the past, transform it. Or better yet: stitch it!

The answer to your questions of preserving your memories is MemoryStitch. MemoryStitch helps you turn your collections of clothes and t-shirts into comfy, durable, quilted keepsakes that can be used every day. Our t-shirt quilts and pillows display your favorite t-shirts in brilliant collages designed by you. And the best part is that MemoryStitch makes this all easy.

Today, let’s take a look at how MemoryStitch helps you transform your memories into your new favorite keepsakes.

CHERISH YOUR MEMORIES

The most important thing to us is your memories. Our process at MemoryStitch was designed to give new life to the memories tied to your clothes with ease and comfort. We want to take the moments that you most cherish and make them last a lifetime. Through our t-shirt quilts, people have been able to celebrate the legacy of their loved ones, give support to children leaving the nest and provide comfort in times of grief. The clothes people wear are a reflection of their identity and their memories of the times they wore those clothes. Rather than throwing away any of those clothes or keeping them in a closet, you can display them loud and proud as a quilt or pillow. MemoryStitch can help you honor and cherish your past.

MAKE YOUR QUILT UNIQUE

Make the perfect quilt for you and your family.

Your memories deserve to have their own unique flare and style when displayed on your quilt. Luckily, there are so many ways to make your t-shirt quilt YOURS! Beyond the standard t-shirt quilt, here are some of your options and add-ons for creating the perfect quilt or keepsake from your cherished t-shirts and clothes:

Premium T-Shirt Quilts: Our premium quilts are extra durable and extra comfy. Longarm stitching, natural cotton batting and backing done with soft, plush Minky fabric makes this perfect for all occasions like a traditional quilt.

Double-Sided T-Shirt Quilts: For larger collections of t-shirts, the double-sided quilt is a must. On our smallest lap-sized option, the double-sided quilt shows off an already impressive 32 of your t-shirts. However, when you move all the way up to the King-sized quilt, you can transform 128 t-shirts into a single quilt! If you want to display as many shirts as possible, this is the quilt for you.

Fuzz Monsta T-Shirt Quilts: The comfiest pick! The Fuzz Monsta is backed, bordered and sashed with our cozy and plush Minky fabric, so it’s the perfect cuddle companion for everyday use. Also, this quilt boasts large 15” panels, making this quilt perfect for graphic tees with huge pieces of art or big designs.

Kids T-Shirt Quilts or Onesie Quilts: Looking to repurpose baby and kids clothes your children have outgrown? The kids t-shirt quilt has tiny 8” panels to accommodate smaller children’s clothes. If you especially have a collection of onesies, our specialized onesie quilts are backed with our comfy Minky fabric and come with a onesie cutting service free of charge to make the process even easier.

T-Shirt Pillows and Pillowcases: A decorative alternative to our t-shirt quilts is our t-shirt pillows and pillowcases. You can create a pillow with 4 shirts or even a single shirt! So, if you really have a favorite shirt in your life or a smaller collection, a pillow or pillowcase makes for a wonderful decoration in a bedroom, dorm room, living room or anywhere else.

Custom Embroidery: Maybe your quilt is a gift for a birthday, wedding, anniversary or graduation. Or your quilt could be a memorial for a loved one who has passed. A special add-on available with almost every quilt is a custom embroidery message that will be added to the back of the quilt. The message can be up to 3 lines with 20 characters in each line, so it’s perfect for adding meaning names, dates and details to an already precious quilt to be cherished for generations to come.

Add custom embroidery to your quilt for extra personalization.

For a deeper look into all of the options available for transforming your t-shirts and clothes into a memorial quilt, take a look at our product page.

WE MAKE IT EASY

We understand and appreciate that you have a strong emotional connection to the t-shirts and clothes that you trust us with. For that reason, we make our process as easy as possible on your end so that we can take care of the hard parts. Preserving your memories is powerful, but that doesn’t mean it has to be complicated.

Transforming your t-shirts into a quilt is a fun trip down memory lane!

Here is a quick breakdown of our simple process:

Select your shirts: Which t-shirts do you want included in your quilt? Think about the story your shirts tell and the memories they bring with them. Also consider what size and style of quilt you want so that you gather the perfect number of shirts. Lastly, make sure your shirts are in good condition and have been cleaned a final time.
Layout your shirts: Do you have a specific way you want your quilt to look? If you do, get a picture of your shirts laid out in the way you want your quilt to look and send that to us with your order. If you’d rather have us decide the pattern for your shirts, we’ll take care of this for you.
Prepare your shirts: Make a simple cut along the seams of your shirts to separate the piece of clothing into a front and back. Then, keep the side (or both) that you want included in the quilt. For more direction on preparing shirts, check out our preparation page. And don’t worry: if you don’t want to cut your shirts, we will take care of that for you as well for a small additional fee.
Ship your shirts: After making your order online, package up your t-shirts and mail them to MemoryStitch at the address provided. For more shipping information, check out our shipping page.
Receive your quilt: Expect your quilt to be on its way back to you within 10 days of entering production. After that, enjoy being wrapped up in the comfort of your memories everyday with your brand new quilt!

Take a look at our how it works page for a more in-depth step-by-step of the MemoryStitch process.

TELL YOUR STORY

To see the impact MemoryStitch has already had on people’s lives, take a look at what some other folks have had to say about their precious memory quilts:

“I love this blanket. I had kept these t-shirts for years and couldn’t bring myself to throw them away after all this time. It is a combination of shirts from all my kids. Quick turnaround time too.” - Vickie H.

“My t-shirt quilt is outstanding. I’ve been offering robotics summer camps for young people for nearly 20 years. In the last few years, we’ve offered camps for the Latino community and the African American community at no charge to try to engage those young people. The t-shirts in my quilt are from those camps for the last few years. I think using those t-shirts for a quilt was an excellent idea and helps me remember the fun and value in those camps. Thank you for doing such a great job with my shirts. Some of my shirts looked pretty grungy and you managed to clean them up.” - Joe F.

“Gathered my beloved race t-shirts, created a layout, mailed all 34 uncut shirts to these guys and I am literally speechless! They replicated the layout for both the queen pillowcase and quilt accurately and the cutting of squares, stitching, backing material, and finishing are of superior quality. Not only am I impressed with the beautiful quilt and pillow case, I contacted customer service by both phone and e-mail and spoke with a person on the phone (no automated running around) and received responses from a team member immediately. Their customer service and production teams are top notch! I received my heirlooms with a card and ribbon, making the final attention to detail really appreciated. I will cherish my quilt and pillow case for many years. MemoryStitch did a GREAT job and I could not be any happier! I highly recommend this company, you can count on quality and care!” - Jennifer G.

“I’ve kept these shirts in the back of my closet for almost a decade debating to make a quilt. MemoryStitch seemed too good to be true so I took a chance. I could not believe the high quality of this quilt. I loved their curated layout, the stitching is impeccable, and it exceeded my expectations. I’m so glad I splurged for the premium long arm stitching and the extra detail added. This is a priceless memory that I’m so glad to have.” - Jillian D.

WRAP UP

Memories really can last a lifetime with MemoryStitch. With the upcoming fall and holidays, now is the perfect time to create a comfy keepsake that will be a part of your family for years to come. If you want to stay updated on tips for creating the perfect t-shirt quilt or pillow for any occasion, take a look at our blog for more articles. And let us know what you think in our comments below!

Written by Zander Gibney.