Memory Quilts

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I have made many quilts that are not even photographed and you have forgotten where they all actually went to in the mail or via a hug. I sometimes see one of my quilts by surprise and its like meeting an old friend.

I have great memories of each quilt, I can remember all the little issues or joy of discovery in each one, sometimes you spend only a few hours with each one or sometimes its many days, weeks or months to their completion.
Enjoy a sampling of some quilts I've made, given away and some were commissions too. I still take commissions on making memory quilts, as they are my favorite. Its a personal journey to use a persons clothing into a quilt. Each one is lovingly worked on with mindful fingers, needles and thread.



My Blue Denim Quilt, jeans and  vintage barkcloth. Made around 2010.


A snippet from a Denim Photo Quilt 2016



Smithers Centennial Quilt 2013


Canadian Endangered Species Quilt for my hubby, has wool batting, very warm, perfect for cold chilly nights. 2009


Madusa's Hair made 2006


Christmas Dresden 2007


My first commissioned T-Shirt Quilt in 2010, custom crafted to fit an RV Mattress with deep pockets.



Helen's Drum Case, custom design, I can make you a drum cover protector too.


Memory Quilt from Ties and a special photo. 2011


Log Cabin Home 2003 to 2005


A Round Robin Quilt I enjoyed with international quilters. 2008


Crazy Quilted Cushion 2007


T-Shirt Quilt 2010


Embroidered Crazy Quilt Piece 2010


Round Lake Hall Quilt, still hanging today. 2009


3 Hr Quilt finished, example for a class 2012


Triangulate This, given to a friend who sleeps under this every night. 2012


T-Shirt Quilt 2010


Modern Wedding Quilt 2013


Hand Quilted Baby Quilt 2009


Twin Brothers T Shirt Quilts 2011


Zig Zag Table Runner 2019


Forest Fire Recovery Quilt 2019

It was sweet to walk down memory lane with this quilts. I hope you are doing well and stitching!

Carli



Comments

  1. Magpie's MumblingsAugust 20, 2021 at 6:39 AM

    Wow - what an amazing collection of quilts! I love all the varying styles too - my favourites are probably the t-shirt ones and of course the CQ's.

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  2. RobinAugust 20, 2021 at 1:43 PM

    What a lovely legacy of quilts.

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  3. FlickenstichlerinSeptember 11, 2021 at 12:24 AM

    Congratulations Carli and thank you for showing your past quilts. You are making amazing quilts, they are very special.

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