Making Memorial Gifts out of Unfinished Sewing Projects

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Tell me about memory/memorial gifts you've made for friends & family!

[@laurastratton8614]

Those are sweet gifts to remember your Aunt. After my husband's sister passed away, I acquired some of her quilt pieces. I finished them and passed them on to her sisters. They were thrilled. And i kept 1 for me

[@themirrorimagestitcher]

What lovely mementos you’ve made for the family to remember her by. I’m sure Judy would be grateful that you took on the task of fully finishing her handwork. Each one is unique & i think you’ve done a fabulous job of listening to what they wanted to become!

[@lyn9453]

Kristin, you are a dear person to create this tribute to your husband's aunt and gift memories of beauty and character to your family members. Your project is inspiring. And your video is a captivating visual of how each gift evolved: the melding of your thoughts and sewing expertise.

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

The yellow flannel piece with the embroidery flowers would look so cool with denim and made into a pouch! I’d play on the 70’s look!

[@junenutter495]

Very nice projects. I am sure the family will treasure them.

[@katehenry2718]

Super job with the three needlepoint florals. I wouldn't have been so brave to trim them up and cut through the stitching. Fearless! )) That 's you. You give us permission to do what needs doing.

[@dianehuntley2493]

Nicely done Kristen! The family will treasure your efforts😊

[@deborahstreeter21]

Beautifully done. And I particularly like the "full-hand" vs "squished-hand" method of measuring.

[@janicec1196]

You did great repurposing all those pieces. Yes, those leftover floral blocks do look like the 70s. They might make cute pincushions or needle books. Or cute centers for crazy quilt blocks to make tote bags out of. Anyway, I'm sure you'll think of something. You are pretty amazing!

[@suekujawa4661]

Love the needlepoint! My grandmother did needlepoint and taught it to me. She would use it to be framed, backs or seats (with padding) on chairs, or part of a pillow. They last a long time and can be cleaned if needed. She willed me a set of chairs that had needlepointed seats. They are in great shape and over 110 yrs. old

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Cool! Didn’t know that was what it was!

[@reaanneservia3866]

Great show today! Thank you, I did enjoy your thought process and the family will be so grateful ❤ and amazed 🎉

[@destrygraves]

You are such a blessing. I got some inspiration for the box of things I am reluctant to give away because I love something on it.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

So glad it gave you some ideas! Good luck with your projects!

[@Loridye3605]

Great job Kristin! They all turned out beautiful. I’m sure the family will love what you have done for them. 😊

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thank you!

[@lindachase2667]

What a lovely tribute to your Husband's Aunt.You made lovely memories from them. Thank you sew much for sharing. Great job to you and Tome organizing Quiltmas, love to watch every yeaa, Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thank you! Happy Holidays to you!

[@FredaM]

Very nice job. I really like her embroidery and needlepoint projects and what you did with them.

[@nancyb2261]

My grandparents owned a furniture store in Detroit. My Grandfather was a carpenter and my Grandmother sewed the cushions and helped upholster the furniture. In the 50's my grandmother made quilts for our cabin out of the fabric sample books. In 2020 only one remained and I was going to mend it but decided to take it apart and make wall hangings for all of her grandchildren. The batting in this quilt was an old comforter that had been patched with kitchen towels to cover the areas that had worn out. My favorite project ever.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

That sounds fabulous. Well worth doing! Such a lovely moment for the grandchildren.

[@RamonaI75]

I love this so much! The sustainability aspect (which is something I love about your channel in general) and the deadline (I love deadlines myself). Very inspiring!!

[@AntisocialAuntie]

What a lovely group of presents for your husband's family 🧡

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thank you 💕

[@junenutter495]

I made a small red and white quilt from my friends mother's blouses. I left the pockets on when I could. When my friends son came to pick it up, he immediately said that he remembered his Grandmother wearing one of the blouses. It was a huge comfort for my friend.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

What a wonderful gift! 💕

[@geminigem599]

Watching it again,really enjoyed yr creativity n thanks for sharing. Just lovely 🥰

[@elizabethannwest646]

Ilike the orange back cushion. The flower is very well done. I love the off side effect. Your so creative i love your channel❤

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks so much!

[@jonifotheringham5436]

You did a great job with those handmade items. I've done some needlepoint and the reason it gets wonky is because you always stitch in the same direction (not crossing back over like in cross stitch). So the finished items need to be blocked to bring them back to square. Very durable, though, and perfect for cushion covers. Hopefully the recipients will enjoy them for many years 😊❤🎉

[@Aljobritt]

Thank you for the video, I think you did a great job, I drew a total blank as to what you might do! Good job!😊

[@dixiedean1188]

I made 6 lap sized quilts for my siblings and I out of my mom's cotton dresses. I used the Hugs and kisses pattern.

[@PatLoomis-d7j]

Brilliant.

[@robineasley491]

Very creative !!!

[@suelambert5760]

I love what you did with the pieces and I hope you let us know how the recipients liked them. Such a thoughtful gift!🎁

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks so much!

[@gerbs747]

I have that magazine, lol. I’ve been quilting since 1972 Michigan, USA

[@ScrapFabricLove]

How funny 😂! What a small world!

[@BeckyMortonWeeks]

Awesome job!

[@marleneo2581]

A great video. Encourages me to add note cards to my UFO projects. Currently working on memory bears for a dear friend for his family. I personally would prefer not having gifts given, returned. Especially unused, however loved and treasured they were.

[@andreawalker2535]

Very nice project. Thanks!

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thank you!

[@annirwin6450]

Thank you for your tutorials which have some great ideas. I hope you and all your family have a lovely holiday season. 🎄

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thank you! Happy Holidays to you too!

[@paulahill43]

Years ago, the first round of Care Bears I cross stitched the bears then bordered the with sashing and made a baby quilt for my cousin. There was a needlework called crewel which was with yarn. You could border the tapestries and make table toppers or a pillow.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Nice! My grandmother made me a homemade care bear. My kids have it now!

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Hey, Kristen! It’s obvious that you were the perfect person to receive pieces! Your thoughtful and creative gifts that you made from these are sure to be treasured by their recipients! Just a thought re your mother-in-laws gorgeous zippered pouch…I think that it would make a beautiful reversible cross body bag by adding D-rings and a simple strap. Wishing you and yours a safe and Happy Christmas and New Year! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks Pat! That is a good idea either way the pouch but unfortunately it’s already gone down south to its recipient!

[@Sewwithdebee]

Great ideas - I wish I had done that with my Mom’s stitching projects - instead of sending to a second hand shop. ❤❤

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks Debee! Someone will have bought your Mom’s work and it is living a new life out there I’m sure - take comfort that you gave her work the chance to live again with someone else.

[@JeanetteHorrocks]

Love your style

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks!

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thanks for sharing

[@annieg7348]

I have made many memorial quilts from family members clothing. I stabilized seams on knit fabrics with a one inch strip of a stabilizer.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Lovely!

[@jsmi145]

I love this.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks!

[@bettywood5812]

Well done.

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks!

[@sallysmith6543]

My mother did q lot of needlepoint, tapestry and cross stitch. I did a similar thing to you, I sewed strips of fabric around the picture and turned them into cushions. I had the same problem as you trying to square up the edges!

[@ScrapFabricLove]

At least I’m not the only one with the edges!

[@CLAIRE-cu9un]

We would call that needlepoint!

[@ScrapFabricLove]

Thanks! I’m so ignorant! 😂

[@ginnyhardy-uf6th]

The stitched blocks are needlepoint.

[@karenwerts2331]

[@bettycopple1681]

How many gifts do you need those needle point wouldbenice The needle point would be nice framed as gifts Do not think that it would hold up in a quilt 😮

[@ScrapFabricLove]

There was no set number needed. I think they gave it all to me to get it off their hands!

[@AnnAdeleLawler]

needlepoint.