Resources for Planning Your Memory Quilt

Planning a memory quilt or T-shirt quilt often raises questions about sizing, garments, and how to prepare clothing before sending it to the studio.

One of the most common questions people ask is how many shirts are needed for a T-shirt quilt. The guides below explain typical quilt sizes and garment requirements.

This resource center includes helpful guides to help you plan your quilt, understand how many shirts are needed for different quilt sizes, and prepare garments for shipping to our Florida studio.

Quilt Planning Guides

These guides help you determine the right quilt size for your project and understand how many shirts or garments are needed for different quilt sizes.

  • Quilt Size Guide & Shirt Requirements (How many T-Shirts you need)

  • Memory Quilt Design Options

  • Sharing Garments Across Multiple Quilts

Preparing Your Garments

Before sending clothing to the studio, it’s helpful to understand how garments should be prepared and packaged for shipping.

  • Preparing Shirts for a T-Shirt Quilt

  • Shipping Clothing to the Studio

  • Special Fabrics and Care Considerations

After Your Quilt Is Finished

These guides explain how to care for your finished quilt so it can be enjoyed for many years.

  • Quilt Care Guide

  • Washing a Quilt for the First Time

  • Storing Your Quilt Safely

Ready to start your quilt?

Memory quilt made from clothing shown with handmade memory teddy bears created from the same garment
Memory quilt made from clothing shown with handmade memory teddy bears created from the same garment

T-shirt memory quilt with matching memory teddy bears made from the same garments

Military uniform memory quilt featuring service patches and uniform pieces arranged into a keepsake
Military uniform memory quilt featuring service patches and uniform pieces arranged into a keepsake

Layout plan for a military uniform memory quilt using Navy uniforms