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Personalised gift idea

Patchwork memory quilt

A quilt or cushion sewn from favourite clothes — baby clothes, old shirts or a loved one’s jumpers.

Where to look: Amazon.co.uk & Etsy searches ↓

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Memories

Quilt: a simple drawing to help you picture short or long wording — not a seller’s product, font or layout. Real items vary, so always check the seller’s own preview or proof. What you type isn’t stored.

About this idea

Memory quilts turn clothes that are too precious to throw away into something to keep: baby clothes from the first year, school shirts, or the clothes of someone who has died. Makers cut and piece the fabric by hand and machine.

Who it suits

Families keeping baby clothes, leavers, and anyone remembering someone.

Ordering in time

Quilts are slow, careful work. Expect a long making time and plan to post the clothes to the maker.

Before you order

  • Agree with the maker how clothes will be posted, tracked and returned.
  • Ask how many items are needed for the size you want.
  • Remove anything you want to keep whole before sending.
A hand-sewn patchwork quilt made from many squares of green fabric
A hand-sewn patchwork quilt Photo: jude from new york, usa, CC BY 2.0

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