Handmade T-shirt Quilts and Memory Quilts – Atlanta, GA.
For your growing kids, a custom quilt can become a treasured part of their childhood. Whether it’s for their bed, a cozy reading nook, or to take on sleepovers, my kids’ quilts are designed to fit their ever-changing world. Choose from a variety of themes, from dinosaurs to princesses, or something entirely unique that reflects your child’s individual style. These quilts are made to last, offering comfort and warmth through all the stages of growing up.
I’m thrilled to share the story behind one of my latest creations: a vibrant baby quilt made with beautiful African print fabric. This quilt is not just a piece of fabric stitched together; it’s a tapestry of culture, history, and love wrapped up in a cozy, colorful blanket perfect for a little one.
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This Care Bear Receiving Quilt was made to welcome a good friend’s baby girl into the world. Receiving quilts or blankets are often used in hospitals, birthing centers, and homes to wrap newborns shortly after birth. Swaddling with receiving quilts involves wrapping the baby snugly in the cloth to mimic the feeling of being in the womb, which can help soothe the baby and promote sleep.
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I called this quilt Caribbean Blue after the 1991 song by Celtic singer Enya. One of the song’s writers, Roma Ryan, said this song “is to encourage the listener to believe in him or herself,” and it is a “metaphor for positive thinking.” I hope the baby that gets this is warmed and even motivated by the colors and patterns.
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An excited Grandmother reached out to me and asked if I could make a quilt using clothes from her grandson’s first year. I happily took the job, and this Baby’s First Year Quilt is the outcome.
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This whimsical Minnie Mouse Toddler Quilt was made for a good friend’s little one who loves pink. I used a fleece backing to make it nice and soft. The blocks for this quilt were made by repeating and flipping the same pattern 64 times. Proof that even the most intricate patterns have simple beginnings.
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Our neighbors recently brought home their new baby, and I made this Winnie the Pooh Quilt to welcome our newest addition to the neighborhood. I used bright and vibrant colors to reflect their family’s energy and my signature meander-style quilting to hold everything together .
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This bold and quirky Pete the Cat Baby Quilt features James Dean’s Pete the Cat in yellow and blue triangles. The block pattern for this quilt is called ‘flying geese’. Flying Geese is one of my favorite patterns because there are so many ways to lay out the shapes.
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To mark the 50th anniversary of Scooby Doo and because I’ve always loved the show, I created this Scooby Doo quilt. I used an up-cycled a Scooby t-shirt and added some Scooby themed fabric to make this quilt fun and playful. This quilt is stitched together using glow in the dark thread for a extra bit of spookiness.
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Minecraft’s pixelated characters made perfect subjects for this Minecraft Kid Size Quilt. In this quilt, Minecraft’s main hero Steve, is joined by game characters like a pig, a cow, an endermen, and a ghost. This quilt’s border and backing are made from Minecraft print fabrics.
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