A time to be grateful
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It's my honor to preserve your cherished memories
I transform cloth treasures from loved ones (or yourself!) into throw pillows, quilts, wall decor & stuffed toys
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My Services
Cherished Memories: Sew Many MemorieZ specializes in upcycling clothing or fabric into a precious keepsake: Shirt and/or tie throw pillows, original wall decor, quilts, T-shirt quilts and "stuffies" for all ages! These are wonderful ways to remember passed loved ones and keep their memories close.
Passing on Memories: Preserving a memory is priceless and a rewarding way to repurpose clothes that you still love, but can no longer use: precious infant clothes outgrown way too soon, a stained or ripped blouse or shirt, team and school t-shirts. With your materials and dreams, we'll create a unique and tangible keepsake or gift!
NOTE: Making treasures is not a quick process! When ordering, please consider that some projects can take up to a month to complete and ship.
Preserve the Memoriez
Missing my late husband and parents led me to think about ways to preserve their memories, then I saw an article about making pillows from loved ones' clothing. I've since made pillows for my children, grandchildren, brother-in-law, nephews, and myself using my husband's shirts and ties. Even my granddogs love them! I started Sew Many MemorieZ to share the comfort my family and I receive every day from these pillows. But preserving memories is not only for those we've lost; they're for all of the parts of our lives we want to remember. I've since made two T-shirt quilts for my daughter with her high school, college and work T-shirts and a quilt for myself using T-shirts from the various charity races and functions I've attended (though I gave my singlet from the half-marathon to my youngest grandson :). There are so many ways to make a memory from clothing, baby blankets, well-loved stuffies.... Any cloth item can be made into something that will make you smile (and sometimes have nostalgic tears) and be grateful for the memories!
***Please see the MemorieZ section below***
Online Orders
I'm sorry that sales and orders can not be made directly from the website at this time, please email me (Marlene) with the e-mail button below to discuss or place an order. I'm currently accepting payment through Venmo, Apple Pay, or Sew Many MemorieZ gift certificates.
Your MemorieZ Change Lives
Sew Many MemorieZ will donate 5% of every sale to the Michael J. Fox Foundation and NorthShore University Health System, Departments of Neurology and Physical Therapy.
My Promise to You
My goal is to make you, your family and your friends a little richer in memories, new and old.
About Sew Many Memoriez
Our DreamZ
Quilting Tiles
Papa Pillows
My husband and I aways dreamed of starting a small business after retiring--we just didn't have exactly the same dream! He wanted me to bake and sell vegan cookies and I wanted to sew. Baking cookies required a hot kitchen and lots of taste testing; I started sewing because it's relaxing, lasting and absolutely nonfattening!
Papa Pillows
Quilting Tiles
Papa Pillows
Watching my children's and grandchildren's reactions when they received their Papa Pillows warmed my heart. Above are the original 8 pillows. I've since branched out to using ties; they make lovely patterns and add silky texture to the pillows. Pillow covers can also be quilted in simple or more intricate designs. Pillow covers are ava
Watching my children's and grandchildren's reactions when they received their Papa Pillows warmed my heart. Above are the original 8 pillows. I've since branched out to using ties; they make lovely patterns and add silky texture to the pillows. Pillow covers can also be quilted in simple or more intricate designs. Pillow covers are available with or without the pillow forms.
Please see the Photo Gallery below for examples of Papa/Memory pillows.
Quilting Tiles
Quilting Tiles
Quilting Tiles
I call this a quilting tile; it's a variation of a pattern I bought from Missouri Star Quilting (Artsi2 patterns). This is a way of quilting that doesn't require sewing. It works beautifully with ties (shown above) and almost any cloth. They can lean on a shelf or hang on a wall. Quilting Tiles can be personalized and embellished with be
I call this a quilting tile; it's a variation of a pattern I bought from Missouri Star Quilting (Artsi2 patterns). This is a way of quilting that doesn't require sewing. It works beautifully with ties (shown above) and almost any cloth. They can lean on a shelf or hang on a wall. Quilting Tiles can be personalized and embellished with beads, sequins and ribbon.
Because this method eliminates sewing and quilting, the turnover time is faster.
Hint: Remnants from other projects work perfectly for tiles (great for matching wall decor and pillows). When both are purchased, there's a 15% discount on the tile)
New MemorieZ
Custom Made for Baby
Custom Made For Those Who Eat on The Couch or at Their Desks!
Custom Made For Those Who Eat on The Couch or at Their Desks!
- Flannel Burp Cloths (shown above): Two layers of flannel are soft and cozy, 100% cotton and very absorbent.
- Flannel Nursing Pads: Comfy and soft, 100% cotton flannel, with a layer of absorbent cotton padding. Embroidery coded on the front of one pad per pair to remember which side to start feeding baby.
- Stuffies: Fabric and character deter
- Flannel Burp Cloths (shown above): Two layers of flannel are soft and cozy, 100% cotton and very absorbent.
- Flannel Nursing Pads: Comfy and soft, 100% cotton flannel, with a layer of absorbent cotton padding. Embroidery coded on the front of one pad per pair to remember which side to start feeding baby.
- Stuffies: Fabric and character determined by you (or nursery theme).
Burp cloths and nursing pads are machine washable cool-warm water and may be air or machine dried
NOTE: I have a small stock of burp cloths and nursing pads; once they're gone, they will only be made to order.
Custom Made For Those Who Eat on The Couch or at Their Desks!
Custom Made For Those Who Eat on The Couch or at Their Desks!
Custom Made For Those Who Eat on The Couch or at Their Desks!
I don't like eating at the table alone so I sewed up a bunch of bowl cozies for myself! They protect furniture, and are padded enough to hold a hot or cold bowl on your lap without burning or freezing your legs--and they catch spills)! I also use my bowl cozies to hold snacks, sewing supplies, hot mugs, etc.; they're very versatile (and m
I don't like eating at the table alone so I sewed up a bunch of bowl cozies for myself! They protect furniture, and are padded enough to hold a hot or cold bowl on your lap without burning or freezing your legs--and they catch spills)! I also use my bowl cozies to hold snacks, sewing supplies, hot mugs, etc.; they're very versatile (and make useful gifts). Microwaveable bowl cozies are available by request.
NOTE: I have a small stock of these; once they're gone, they'll only be made to order.
T-Shirt Quilts! The Perfect Gifts for (just about) Everyone!
T-Shirt Quilts! The Perfect Gifts for (just about) Everyone!
T-Shirt Quilts! The Perfect Gifts for (just about) Everyone!
T-shirt quilts make loving gifts, preserving memories for everyone! They can wrap you in the warmth of a passed loved one or commemorate rites of passage for a growing someone! The above quilt is my first--it's a simple quilt, no sashing (1-1/2" fabric between squares) or binding--that I made for my daughter, mixing a small representation
T-shirt quilts make loving gifts, preserving memories for everyone! They can wrap you in the warmth of a passed loved one or commemorate rites of passage for a growing someone! The above quilt is my first--it's a simple quilt, no sashing (1-1/2" fabric between squares) or binding--that I made for my daughter, mixing a small representation of t-shirts from high school, college and just after college.
T-Shirt Quilts With Sashing and Borders
T-Shirt Quilts! The Perfect Gifts for (just about) Everyone!
T-Shirt Quilts! The Perfect Gifts for (just about) Everyone!
I made this T-shirt quilted wrap with t-shirts commemorating charities races I've done (and even one my husband did) and some to raise awareness of difficult diseases. I put 1" shashing between the shirts and borders using a pretty material that matches my living room. Instead of using batting and a cotton backing like a traditional quilt
I made this T-shirt quilted wrap with t-shirts commemorating charities races I've done (and even one my husband did) and some to raise awareness of difficult diseases. I put 1" shashing between the shirts and borders using a pretty material that matches my living room. Instead of using batting and a cotton backing like a traditional quilt, I used a neutral fleece, with minimal to no hand quilting. Traditional quilts call for batting and a fabric backing. These materials are included, but there is a charge for the outside border required to attach the three pieces (front, batting, back) neatly together.