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T-Shirt & Memory Quilts Made to Order in New York

6 of the 1,913 sewing and fabric businesses we track in New York have t-shirt, memory or keepsake quilting. Full listings for every city are on the New York page.

6fabric stores
5cities
1,913fabric stores statewide

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.

Lockport 2

  1. Marie's Sewing Center

    6599 S Transit Rd, Lockport, NY 14094-6329

    Machine repair
  2. Marie's Sewing Center

    6310 Robinson Rd, Lockport, NY 14094

    Machine repair

Hamburg 1

  1. Marie's Sewing Center

    141 Buffalo St Ste 20, Hamburg, NY 14075

    Machine sales & repairOnline store

Lindley 1

  1. Country Farmhouse Quilting

    954 River Rd, Lindley, NY 14858

    Longarm servicesOnline store

Macedon 1

  1. Sadie Quilts

    1503 Canandaigua Rd, Macedon, NY 14502-9757

    Alterations

New York 1

  1. StitchT T-Shirt Quilts

    21 E 87th St, New York, NY 10128-0506

    Alterations
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 6 fabric and quilt retailers located across New York 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 New York by city or region.

Where to buy fabric material?

Suppliers throughout New York stock various fabric materials, including quilting cotton, silk, linen, and wool. You can choose from 6 verified locations listed across the state to suit your crafting or garment projects. Use our guide to discover specialized material retailers in New York.