Custom T-Shirt & Memory Quilts | Styles, Pricing & How to Choose

Everything You Need to Know Before You Order

Custom keepsake quilts are a meaningful way to preserve your favorite t-shirts and clothing into a cozy, heirloom-quality quilt. Whether it’s sports jerseys, vacation shirts, concert tees, baby clothes, uniforms, or everyday favorites, our quilts transform memories into something you can see, use, and treasure for years to come.

Our custom memory quilts make thoughtful gifts for graduations, anniversaries, weddings, holidays, memorials, and milestone celebrations — or simply as a keepsake for yourself.

What Can Be Used in a T-Shirt or Memory Quilt?

Most items that can be ironed and sewn can be incorporated into a memory quilt, including:

  • T-shirts & dri-fit shirts
  • Sweatshirts & hoodies
  • Sports jerseys & uniforms
  • Dress shirts & work shirts
  • Pajama bottoms & lounge wear
  • Baby clothes & onesies
  • Pants, robes, ties
  • Small blankets or meaningful fabric pieces

If you’re unsure about a specific item, we’re always happy to review it with you.

How Many Shirts or Items Do I Need?

The number of items needed depends on three main factors:

1. How You’ll Use the Quilt

Do you want a:

  • Wall hanging
  • Lap quilt
  • Throw blanket
  • Bed cover or comforter

2. How Many Items You Have

We can create a quilt you’ll love with however many items you have.
As a general reference:

  • A throw-size quilt with full blocks typically uses 20–25 shirt fronts

3. Your Budget

Different quilt styles and add-on options fall into different price ranges, allowing flexibility to meet your budget while still creating a meaningful keepsake.

How Do I Prepare My Shirts or Clothing?

Before Drop-Off or Shipping

  • Wash and dry all items before bringing or mailing them
  • Bring items in a tote, large bag, or box

If You Are Dropping Items Off

  • Please do not cut your items
  • We typically cut shirts into 13" x 13" squares, adjusting for larger designs if needed

If You Are Shipping Items

  • You may cut shirts along the side seams only, leaving sleeves intact
  • Ship only the side of the shirt you want used
  • This helps reduce shipping costs while still allowing us to cut accurately

What If I Don’t Know Which Quilt Style to Choose?

No worries — this is very common!

  • We can review your items with you and talk through all options
  • We’ll help match your shirts, goals, and budget to the best quilt style
  • Layout photos are sent for approval so you can see how your quilt will look before sewing begins

You don’t have to have everything figured out — that’s what we’re here for.

Our Four Quilt Styles Explained

Raggy Style Memory Quilt

Best for: Everyday use & expandable quilts

  • Shirt squares layered on fleece with seams facing outward
  • Raw edges are snipped to create a soft, “raggy” fringe
  • Cozy, casual look that’s perfect for graduation gifts and sports quilts
  • Expandable — additional squares can be added later as you collect more shirts

Standard Block Style Memory Quilt

Best for: Clean, classic designs

  • Shirt squares stabilized and sewn directly together
  • Traditional, uniform layout that highlights logos and designs
  • Backed with:
    • Cotton + batting, or
    • No-pill fleece
  • Our most popular and straightforward quilt option

Framed Memory Quilt

Best for: Fewer shirts or bold colors

  • Shirt squares stabilized and surrounded by cotton sashing
  • Creates a “framed” look around each shirt
  • Helps:
    • Break up heavy or similar colors
    • Add size when you have fewer shirts
  • Backed with cotton + batting or no-pill fleece

Crazy Quilt

Best for: Large graphics & maximum shirt detail

  • Shirts cut into a mix of squares and rectangles
  • Focuses on capturing the most meaningful parts of each shirt
  • Each piece stabilized and cut using custom templates
  • Bold, one-of-a-kind layout
  • Priced by square footage, not per shirt

Budget Considerations

  • Quilt style impacts pricing
  • Larger quilts require more time and materials
  • Add-ons such as specialty quilting or backing choices may affect cost

We’re happy to help you design a quilt that fits both your vision and budget.

Our Process, Start to Finish

  1. Choose a quilt style and size (or let us help you decide)
  2. Prepare and send your clothing
  3. We design the layout and send photos for approval
  4. Your quilt is carefully sewn, quilted, and finished
  5. You receive a custom keepsake made to be used, loved, and cherished

Why Choose The Unlimited Stitch?

  1. Handcrafted, custom quilts made with care
  2. Pet-free, smoke-free workspace
  3. Thoughtful design support from start to finish
  4. Quilts made to preserve memories — not just store them