FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Quilts or T-shirt Quilts

Question:How many t-shirts do I need?

Answer: 14-16 for the Traditional lap quilt (54 x 54)
          20-26 for the Modern lap quilt    (68 x 73)
                  45-56 for a Queen size quilt (90 x 108)

Question: Can other pieces of clothing be used?
Answer: Yes, for this reason I don't like to call my quilts t-shirt quilts!   Any memorable fabric can be used! Below is a list of items other than t-shirts that can be used:

mesh jerseys
high performance shirts like Under Armour
long sleeve and short sleeve knit shirts,
golf shirts
men's and women's bathing suits
long sleeve, cotton button down shirts
sweat shirts
flannel or fleece pants
fleece pull overs
all baby clothing
baby blankets
ties and handkerchiefs
cotton bed sheets
high school varsity letters, jacket or sweater
suspenders or aprons
boy scout badges
girl scout badges
baseball patches
canvas bags with nice logos on them
beach towels

Shown in this quilt are the following items:

Baptismal cap and outfit
graduation gown
- felt Confirmation banner

Question: What do I need to begin the process?
Answer: Send me your meaningful clothing
a completed order form (click here for order form),
                 a deposit check of $100.00 sent to
   Molly Fisher
                    422 Militia Dr.
                     Lansdale, PA 19446
   The balance is due upon completion
                   of the quilt.


Question: How do I get my t-shirts to you?
Answer: You can mail them to me via UPS or regular
mail to 422 Militia Dr. Lansdale, PA 19446
               or if you are local I like to set up an
               appointment with you to deliver the t-shirts to

              me and show you samples of quilts.

Question: Do I need to wash the t-shirts?
Answer: Yes, all shirts should be washed. If you
              have purchased any brand new t-shirts
                to add to the quilt, these must be washed
    and dried at least once to pre-shrink the
                shirts.

Question: What do you back the quilt with?
Answer: You get to choose the backing: either
   100% cotton or super soft flannel.

Question: Do I get to choose the colors?
Answer: Yes! You choose the colors used in the
                 sashing for the traditional quilt and the
                color for the backing for either quilt that
                you choose. It is fun to choose either high
               school or college colors.

Question: How can I reach you?
Answer: I can be reached via: phone-yes! I still

                like to talk on the phone: 215-855-9783
                e-mail: immfish@comcast.net
                FB: Memory Quilts b y Molly
      website: www.MemoryQuiltsByMolly.com


Question: How do I know you are working on the quilt?
Answer: I will email you digital pictures of the quilt
                 regularly while I am working on it.
    It is fun to share the creation with you!
                I will even upload the photos to the website.

Question: How long does it take to make a quilt?
Answer: It takes about 10-12 weeks from the time I
                 receive your order and the t-shirts. As of February,
                 2013, I need at least 10-14 weeks due to the amount
                 of order that I have.


Question: Should I cut the t-shirts?
Answer: There is no need for you to cut any of the
                 shirts, please allow me to do that. Also please DO NOT
   put tape on the shirts to illustrate the portions you would

like included. Tape is sticky and hard to remove. Simply

add a safety pin to the collar of the side of the shirt that you

want included. If you want both sides included no safety pin
is necessary.

How many t-shirts do you have piled in a drawer or closet??