Memory Quilt- A short history and purpose of making it!

People have always been great lovers of celebrations and merriments all around the globe. We all know that celebrations and festivities are observed with presents to show compassion and affection towards our loved ones. But every present doesn't share the same value for everyone. Some gifts are made special with handwritten notes, quotes, decorations, and art to make them exceptional to your heart.

Let’s take a look at memory quilts in the light of celebrations and gifts.

A brief history

Memory gift quilts came into being when people started giving each other gift quilts back in the 18th century. The crafting of memory quilts began in the US when signature quilts became group projects of patchwork quilts. Each square of a patchwork quilt got sewed by a different and new individual. Patchwork memory quilts were taken as presents, given to family and friends on occasions like birthdays, weddings, births, and even to grief the death of loved ones.

Central Asia thought differently that the small pieces of fabric are valuable for sacred and spiritual people and purposes.

In the 19th and 20th centuries, after the industrial revolution, the fabrics, designs, and materials changed. As time started to pass by, hand-made products like custom-made memory quilts, personalized baby quilts, and wedding gift quilts became the new talk of the town due to their diverse and beautiful artistries.

Why make memory quilts?

Lots of people believe in reminiscing memories by passing on possessions from one generation to another. Some also love to give handcrafted presents to each other at special events. Once memory quilts gained immense popularity, it became a custom to gift each other with baby quilts in Ireland and other parts of the world.

Numerous handcrafted memory quilt creators started their business setups. Many even came up with novel ideas of custom printed photo quilts for people who desired their photos imprinted on quilts.

Memory quilts have patches of photos, prints, or pictures to remind you how close you can be to someone. Since occasions like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and Christmas are the center of exchange for presents, memory quilts became a reason to give you a special memory to hold on to forever. With memory quilts, each remembrance will now have a story to recall.

Well, we all love to hold on to the memories created with our near and dear ones, simply forever!