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T-Shirt & Memory Quilts Made to Order in Iowa

5 of the 402 sewing and fabric businesses we track in Iowa have t-shirt, memory or keepsake quilting. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

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A box of race shirts, team jerseys or a parent's clothing turns into one thing that gets used instead of twenty that do not. The shops here make quilts from clothing you send them. Count your shirts before calling: the number of blocks sets the finished size, and most makers work from a grid — roughly 20 shirts for a throw, 30 or more for a bed quilt.

Des Moines 1

  1. Woodside Quilting

    5360 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

    Longarm servicesMachine sales & repairOnline store
    Call Website All Des Moines

Indianola 1

  1. Quality Time Quilts & Fabrics

    600 S Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125-3214

    ClassesLongarm servicesOnline store
    Call Website All Indianola

Mt Pleasant 1

  1. Quilters Paradise

    120 N Main St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641-2297

    Mon-Fri 10-17, Sat 10-15

    ClassesLongarm services
    Call Website All Mt Pleasant

Sioux City 1

  1. Heart and Hand Dry Goods Company

    3011 Hamilton Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51104

    Mon-Fri 10-17.5, Sat 10-16, Sun closed

    Online store
    Call Website All Sioux City

Winterset 1

  1. Quilt BUGG

    816 E Green St, Winterset, IA 50273-1436

    Alterations
    Call Website All Winterset
Wash everything and send it unaltered — do not cut the shirts yourself. Makers stabilise the knit with interfacing before cutting, and a shirt trimmed at home usually loses the seam allowance they need. Ask what happens to the leftovers: many return the scraps, some include a matching pillow.

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Good to know

How much does a t-shirt quilt cost?

Commonly $200-400 for a throw and $400-800 for a bed-sized quilt, depending on block count, backing and whether it is quilted edge-to-edge or custom. Prices are usually quoted per block or per finished size once the maker sees the pile.

How many t-shirts do you need for a quilt?

About 12-20 shirts make a throw, 30-42 a queen. Only the printed area is used, so a large front-and-back print can yield two blocks while a small pocket logo may need backing fabric around it.

How long does a memory quilt take?

Six to twelve weeks is typical, longer near the holidays and graduation season. Anyone promising a week is either very small-batch or already has your shirts cut, so ask about the queue when you book rather than after.

Where can I buy fabric?

There are 5 fabric and quilt retailers located across Iowa offering a wide range of textiles. Options range from small independent quilt boutiques to large regional craft suppliers. Browse our full directory to explore locations in Iowa by city or region.

Where to buy fabric material?

Suppliers throughout Iowa stock various fabric materials, including quilting cotton, silk, linen, and wool. You can choose from 5 verified locations listed across the state to suit your crafting or garment projects. Use our guide to discover specialized material retailers in Iowa.