I have made many types of memory quilts – quilts filled with clothes from loved ones, t-shirt quilts to remember earlier years, or to celebrate special events, quilts in honor of someone, quilts with ties, handkerchiefs, and nightclothes. And now I have had the unique pleasure of creating a quilt made of socks, socks, and more socks.
First contact
Amanda Derheim, from Minnesota, contacted me in March with this request: “ My son has a very large collection of unique socks. I would love to have them made into a quilt”. She later added: “It has been a really fun collection through his high school years….people were always watching to see what his socks looked like! . . he has sooooo many!” .
Work Begins
Before I received her 100 socks (one from each pair), I searched around our house, found an old pair of nylon socks, cut them, added stabilizer, and made a quilted block as practice. It worked great. The rectangle blocks were cut from the tops of the socks, and the area between the heel and toes.
Final Product
As I worked on this quilt, I found myself wondering about each design. They were so unusual and varied – from holidays, to locations, to games such as Monopoly, to foods, and endless other themes. Did he remember who gifted each pair or the story behind each? I think he will find this unique quilt filled with memories and I hope he enjoys it for many years. Who would have thought a quilt of socks, socks, and more socks!!
Please, take time to look at the pictures closely to see many of the socks.
I could not love this quilt any more than I already do!! Sandra’s talent provided us with an incredibly special momento with we treasure forever! Who knew our son’s large, varied collection of socks could be preserved in such a unique way!
Love it so much!! Thank you Sandra!!