I don’t know much about quilting. How do I know  what to ask for?

For an overview of creating your own Legacy Quilt, please tour our Custom Quilt Journey page.  

Browse the Quilt Gallery to gather ideas from the many quilts displayed and visit our helpful Anatomy of a Quilt  and Glossary of Quilting Terms pages to familiarize yourself with quilting terminology and common elements in a quilt.  Then, let us help guide you in creating a timeless memory quilt of your own. 

If you still feel lost, feel free to call or Contact Us to let us offer some suggestions based on your precise needs.  We will work with you to create a quilt you will love, no previous experience necessary!

What types of fabrics/clothes are best for making quilts?

It depends on how you plan to use your quilt.  If it will receive moderate to heavy use (like a bedspread or baby play quilt) it is important that the fabrics can withstand regular use and laundering.  If it will be used as a wallhanging or only see occasional use and washing, there is more leeway in the fabrics you can use.  As general guidelines:

• Cotton or cotton blend fabrics work best, especially for quilts that will be used heavily.
• While they add character to a quilt, shiny, stretchy, flimsy, sheer or exceptionally ‘worn’ fabrics are best suited for wallhangings or quilts that won’t see much use, and/or won’t be laundered.
• ALL fabrics have possibilities for quilting, and Legacy Quilts will work with what you have to create a timeless memory quilt for you and your loved ones.

Are there any items that cannot be used in a quilt?

Depending on how your quilt will be used, almost anything can be incorporated into your quilt.  Quilts made as wallhangings have more leeway in the types of items that can be used and can more easily include non-fabric items (like small stuffed animals or baby shoes), as they will not be laundered or used as heavily.

Can I make a quilt out of jeans/denim?

Yes!  Jeans and denim make wonderful, long-lasting quilts.  However, jeans quilts are very heavy.  If you prefer a light bedcover, this is probably not the best option for you. Denim quilts can also be too heavy to fit in a regular washing machine, and will require special laundering/care.

How many pieces of clothing do I need for a quilt?

As a general rule, the number of clothing items needed will vary by the size of the quilt and the size of the clothes.  For example, it won’t take as many adult items to make a quilt as it will take of children’s or infant’s clothes to make a quilt of the same size.  For all quilts, we’ll discuss the vision you hold for your finished quilt, as well as the types and amounts of fabrics/clothing you have available.  From this discussion, Legacy Quilts will guide you to send the fabrics most likely to be designed into a successful memory quilt.

If you have a large number of t-shirts, utilize our T-Shirt Quilt Size Guide to help plan the perfect T-Shirt Quilt for you.

*Please do not send items prior to consultation with Legacy Quilts.

Is hand-quilting available?

Not at this time.  All quilts are machine pieced and custom machine quilted.  However, upon special request, quilts can be tied.

What materials does Legacy Quilts supply?

All quilts are made with high-quality threads, batting and backing.  Backing fabrics complement quilt tops to enhance the overall look and feel of each quilt.

Will I get my left-over materials back?

Yes, at your request, Legacy Quilts will be happy to return any unused materials/scraps at the completion of the project.  Or, you might consider having additional quilts, wallhangings, or framable 8x10 Replica Mini Quilts made from your leftovers to share with family and friends.

How long will it take to make my quilt?

Allow at least 8 weeks for custom quilt orders.  Please note:  some times of the year are very busy, so 8 weeks is often a minimum.