Telling stories through custom memory quilts, pillows, stuffed animals and specialty items.
One-of-a-kind memory quilts and more
StephSews believes that your memory quilt, pillow, stuffed animal or custom project should reflect your vision, not a pre-fabricated template or a basic image transfer that most online quilt and blanket companies offer. From the beginning, you are involved in the process.
Memory Quilts
Turn old clothing into a memory quilt a loved one will cherish for years to come.
Animals and Pillows
Take a special item and turn it into a loveable stuffed animal or pillow.
Specialty Items
Not sure what you want and need inspiration? Talk to Steph for ideas!
The Process
The process, whether you want a quilt, stuffed animal, pillow or other item, starts by reaching out to Stephanie. While you can find her on Facebook and other social platforms, direct contact via phone or text [574.360.6035] or email [[email protected]] is the fastest and most reliable way to start (and track) conversations.
If you are interested in a memory or t-shirt quilt, it is a good idea to have a budget and general size in mind before the consultation. See our FAQ page for information about approximate quilt sizes and pricing.
The Memory Quilt Process
- Meet at a public place to go through shirts, place the deposit, and discuss any questions you may have. We will also talk about colors/themes you might want incorporated into the project as well as what you may want the label on the back of your quilt to say. (Label and quilt backing will be confirmed later in the process so you will have some time to change your mind if necessary.) At the conclusion of the meeting, your project will be entered into the work calendar.*
- All shirts are washed together. They need to live together since they will be stitched together forever!
- Shirts are cut to sizes that best encompass the image on the shirt.
- The design is laid out to reflect how the finished quilt will look. A photo is texted/emailed to the client for approval. INFORMATION FOR THE LABEL ON THE BACK OF THE QUILT MUST BE FINALIZED AT THIS STAGE.
- The quilt is pieced and quilted together.
- Final payment is collected at pick-up or before it is shipped.
- Nothing left to do but post selfies online (and tag @StephSews on Facebook) as you snuggle up with your special and unique-to-you quilt!
*Clients who are not local to the South Bend, IN area will have the opportunity to meet virtually or communicate the details of the project by email or phone.
Testimonials
StephSews turned some of my old uniform sweatshirts into pillows for my daughters. They’ve got a zipper and removable pillow inside, so they’re machine washable. I can’t say enough about the quality of Stephanie’s work. These are great keepsakes and my girls LOVE them.
David S.
It’s beautiful. It’s amazing!!! Every detail is outlined and the best quality!!! This is my second one and I have two more kiddos and plan on keeping this tradition going!!
Kim K.
Love, love, love this quilt!
Paula A.
Your talent is freaking BANANAS.
Darcy H.
I love all the bears that you made for me to remember my loved ones and the quilts! Very good job!!
Carolyn R.
She loves her “Nanny Bear” & I love that she has a bear from mama’s clothes. It means so much to me that she has something of mama’s to hold onto!!
Kristie S.
I have to give a shoutout to Stephanie. She lovingly made and donated 150 masks for our private duty nurses at Elara Caring South Bend. We were able to provide 2 masks for each nurse. Not only are they extra protection for our staff, they’re also cute!
Lori S.
Once again, your talent does not disappoint!!
Maureen H.
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