Handcrafted memory quilts by Barb Patrick Design in Newtown CT, made from loved one’s clothing to preserve memories and create an heirloom.

Memory Items

A Healing Gift

Memory quilts offer solace during the grieving process while creating something beautiful to treasure. Whether for yourself, family members, or friends navigating loss, these quilts provide tangible comfort and a meaningful way to keep precious memories close.

Each quilt becomes a family heirloom—a gentle reminder that love transcends time and continues to wrap us in warmth, even after our loved ones have passed.

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Handmade memory teddy bears locally crafted in Connecticut from cherished t-shirts, showcasing unique patchwork designs in vibrant colors on a rustic wooden bench

Memory Teddy Bear

Turn your most cherished clothing into a keepsake memory teddy bear. 24” in height, this charming stuffed animal is an incredible way to take a collection of clothes or fabric and turn them into an adorable & special heirloom.

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Barb Patrick, quilt artist in Newtown CT, with her Bernina sewing machine—creating handcrafted memory quilts from cherished clothing and fabrics.

Tender Craftsmanship for Precious Memories

Textile artist Barb Patrick understands the profound significance of each sacred garment entrusted to her. Working with gentle reverence in the studio, she transforms beloved clothing—favorite shirts, treasured dresses, meaningful clothing of any type—into stunning quilts that preserve both fabric and memory.

Each piece is carefully incorporated using premium complementary fabrics, creating a cohesive work of art that honors your loved one's unique story. The result is more than a quilt; it's a tender embrace that provides comfort, warmth, and an enduring sense of presence.

Cutting a Boston Red Sox t-shirt for a custom t-shirt quilt at Barb Patrick Design in Newtown CT, where cherished clothing is transformed into handcrafted keepsake quilts.

What Can Be Used in My Keepsake?

A memory quilt can be made from more than just T-shirts. You can include sweatshirts, sweaters, pants or jeans, and even robes. Dressier items like collared or dress shirts and neckties can add unique textures, while sentimental pieces such as baby clothes, baby blankets, or even a beloved stuffed animal or lovie can bring extra meaning. Sports jerseys, pinnies, or patches—from Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or athletic teams—are also perfect additions. For those with treasured memorabilia, pennant flags, dance or cheer uniforms, or bedding like pillowcases can be incorporated as well.

Professional t-shirt quilt tools and supplies used for custom memory quilts - quality quilting equipment by Barb Patrick Design

Quilt Pricing

Nine Block (48” x 48”) $300

Twelve Block (48” x 62”) $375

Sixteen Block (62” x 62”) $425

Twenty Block (56” x 70”) $475

Twenty-five Block (70” x 70”) $525

Thirty Block (84” x 84”) $575

Memory Quilts are handmade using precious elements that are crafted into a timeless keepsake. The process, which is tailored to your project, is explained here.