Memory
Quilts
by Bellybutton Bears
A bit about Types or kinds,
Pricing etc
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Other quilts shown in
Albums 2018 and 2019
Memory (photo) quilts Themed quilts
Types:
I had been making memory bears for over
25 years (and that is another story!) Then I began
quilting, did several for family and soon
was making them for customers. Family ones were
special in color etc for each sister, and they included photos from our
childhood in
and others more recent from a trip we took. Each photo had special
meaning to either all of us
or the sister I made the quilt for.
That is the basic premise of each creation...that the photos or the
fabric used, or both, be
important/meaningful to the person it is for.
I've done several Tshirt quilts for folks as well. The T's were either
given them by family members
[special] or reflected things they had done, events attended, places
traveled...also special.
Those did not include any photos.
I make several different
types of quilts and [as with my bears] only have a few things
I won't tackle. Just
don't have the space to do larger than a twin bed size, and most
are smaller than that.
I don't handstitch in true old fashioned quilting style, doing all
of the sewing with my
machine. Just a regular sewing machine, not a quilting machine
although I love the
work done on them.
Applique is not my
favorite but you will see examples of that also in the photo album.
Little bitty pieces, not
doing them either, such as tiny diamonds and triangles. Others
do a much better job
with those. I am much more of a non-traditional quilter, focusing
more on individual
memories or themes.
** All are backed with fleece for a nice comfy, and yet not too heavy, feel.
Pricing:
** This is the basic starting info, and
each project is discussed individually because really
no two are exactly the
same. This will however give a starting point for planning!
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** Base starting
price for a photo quilt is $150 plus $5 per photo. They are approximately 5
foot by 5 foot [60" x 60"].
** Tshirt quilts are $150 for the same
approximate size and I back each 12" square with light muslin or similar
to help stabilize
the stretchiness of the T's. Some
knit is way more stretchy than others and this way
they will all "play" together fairly well
without too much trouble.
** Themed quilts of the same general
size will begin the same as the photo/memory quilts.
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Shipping is figured when the project is complete and dependent on weight/bulk
of the finished item.**
Basic Tshirt quilt will
have 25 squares. I cut 12 1/2" squares from the front of the T's
[or back if that is where the design is] and if there are not 25
"designs" available,
they will be alternated with solid squares from the plain part of the T's. As
stated above,
I attach each to a square of muslin or similar non stretchy fabric to stabilize
them and counteract
the varied stretch of the T's. I have also include a square or two of a woven
shirt with the pocket
on a couple I have made. They were special to the customer, and provided a
place for a note
or other momento.
Memory Quilts:
The photos, just like on the bears,
are printed on fabric and can be washed. They can be
up to ... 8 x 10 " in size, although not all photos print clearly
then. Basically I will print them as
large as I can without losing the clarity, [or sometimes even if they will get
bigger, keep them
at a somewhat 'standard' size for the quilt blocks].
If there are special fabrics someone
wants included, I can do that. Usually we would talk about
what kinds of materials. So far the photo quilts I have done, I provided
all the fabric but requested
a 'list' from the customer of the recipients favorite color, favorite things or
hobbies [flowers,
beaches, cooking, whatever!] and then go through my stash to put it all
together.
A memory quilt could also include
fabric from clothing, linens, other treasured items.
Themed Quilts:
These would be much like
the Memory quilts, only without photos. Cycling, for instance.
Bears, farming, herbs, rocks, landscapes, hobbies. The possibilities are
probably endless. They
could also include some
treasured fiber items...or be totally from my 'stash'.
Ask Questions!
Always ask, you should
have questions for me, and I will for you.
Wondering if something can be included, a pocket added, more
photos….ASK!
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