Special Memory Pillows

Special Memory Pillows

Mar 26, 2019 | Family Life, Memory Story, Pillows, Upcycle

A customer reached out to me recently about making some memory pillows. The shirts belonged to her son. He passed away sixteen years ago. She thought she could make the pillows, but simply can’t do it. So I told her we would work together to make this happen. It...
Some New Creations

Some New Creations

Nov 19, 2018 | Pillows, Quilts

This is a 12 block T Shirt Quilt for a runner!  She is tall so I used rectangles rather than squares. She sent 12 Christmas runs to make a holiday blanket.  She selected the backing fleece because it reminded her a bit of “ugly sweater” and the blue...
Marching Band Pillow

Marching Band Pillow

Jan 17, 2018 | Pillows

This wonderful memory pillow was created using an old marching band uniform.  I am excited to partner with a school in a fundraising effort.
Memory Pillows from Sweater

Memory Pillows from Sweater

Sep 28, 2017 | Pillows

A lovely client contacted me about repurposing a sweater that belonged to her mom.  She believes her great-grandfather purchased it for her mom around 1971. Other than a button missing, the sweater was in beautiful shape. My client thought it would be a good idea to...
Memory Pillows Made from Bridesmaid’s Dresses

Memory Pillows Made from Bridesmaid’s Dresses

Apr 22, 2017 | Pillows

I have a customer who asked me to make a pillow from a bridesmaid dress. She was so happy with it, she sent another one. I had not thought about repurposing a bridesmaid’s dress before, but what a great idea! Rare is the occasion to which you can wear a...
Upcycled Master’s Degree Hood

Upcycled Master’s Degree Hood

Sep 22, 2016 | Pillows, Upcycle

I upcycled a Master’s Degree hood from my customer Amy. I didn’t take photos beforehand, but the hood has a very unusual shape and construction. Here is an example: There is a main color edging against a black background and an inside lining of several...