Beanies Blankets

Spending the afternoon finishing up the last 100 of the 800 half square triangles I need for the largest project I've ever taken on.

Not one, not two, but FIVE dress shirt memory quilts. I definitely underestimated the amount of time it would take me to multiply every step by 5, but these will be worth all those extra hours.

Memory quilts are a rare detour for me. They are a true labour of love, requiring a deep level of trust and respect.

With many hours spent carefully deconstructing old clothing, they aren't a quick or easy task. This work requires both patience and accuracy. You can't just go back to the store to get more fabric if you make a mistake.

But that is why I love them. Each cut teaches me a little bit more about the person who wore them. A new texture, a smell; the essence of another person is being transformed into something new. A blanket to hug, a pillow to rest with.

Memory projects are hard, but more than that they are beautiful. While I won't take on many of them, I enjoy every step of the way when I do. 🥰