Sandra Shell

All memory quilts are special and filled with memories and are in all sizes.  Here are examples of two special quilts completed in May.  Candace Reedy’s Quilt Candace Reedy contacted me in December about creating a quilt as a surprise […]

In January of 2023, my reliable Babylock Crown Jewel II longarm machine quit working.  After several hours with a technician, it was determined encoders and computer-driven issues had failed. The machine would have to be replaced.  Next Step Since Babylock

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