Sandra Shell

Judy Joyce brought me several wonderful items of clothing so that I could make family memory items for Christmas.  She had a plan for how many items I was to make. Items to use Judy brought me ties and shirts […]

Knowing that I make quilts, Danny Hart asked me to look at this special quilt for his wife Kathy, who is the daughter of the late minister R D Ray.  It was in very good condition and only needed a

I enjoy making t-shirt quilts.  The subject matter is so varied from one quilt to another:  memories of high school days, travels, concerts, shirts representing goals met, and quilts created as a gift.  This throw-sized quilt fits the last category

In her first correspondence with me, Lara Hall stated she had “lots of t-shirts from my life I’d love to have made into several quilts.” Design and style of the quilts was left to my discretion. Due to a waiting

I find it rewarding to work with customers when creating a special memory quilt for them. Candy Brenner was a pleasure to work with in all aspects of making Candy’s two memory quilts.  Stitching begins The first steps for a

I received a call from Julie Domecq seeking information on making memory quilts for daughter and daughter’s fiancé. After discussing ideas, Julie and t-shirt memory quilts were on the waiting list.  Preparations We discussed the basics about the quilts, and

Jill Capp contacted me about having a memory quilt made as a surprise for her husband’s birthday. He was a marathon runner and had saved a t-shirt from each year’s event.  Jill told me he often mentions that he needs

What do these have in common?  One very special woman; 59 tops; 12 pants; 2 sheets; 2 pillowcases; 2 wash cloths; and a loving family.  The answer is five beautiful memory quilts for the Blomgren family.   Preparation  After receiving 6

It must have seemed like a long wait for her name to come up in my backorder list of customers, but Colleen Betances was excited for work to begin on Colleen’s modern wall hangings.  I appreciate Colleen’s patience at the

Memory quilts provide a tangible and comforting physical object,  bringing us special memories of our loved one.  Each time I make a memory quilt, I  treat all the clothes with respect and honor.  Although in most cases, I have never