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.
Brevard 1
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The Sewing Shop
4 Market St, Brevard, NC 28712-5635
Durham 1
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Sew Crafty
104 W Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701-3321
Elkin 1
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Yadkin Valley Quilts
235 E Main St, Elkin, NC 28621-3430
Elm City 1
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Daniel's Sewing and Design
5923 NC Highway 58 N, Elm City, NC 27822-9133
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Debby’s Sewing Room
513 Baygall Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540
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Antler Valley Quilt Shop
2495 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751-7858
Mon 2-8, Tue-Fri 11-4, Sat 2-7
Raleigh 1
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Jilly Bean Sewing
6 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609-4371
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Whatever's Quilted
936 Gateway Commons Cir, Wake Forest, NC 27587-6594
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Sew Fabulous Inc
5011 Queensway Rd SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27127-7341
By appointment only
Also in North Carolina
- Alterations & Tailoring344
- Upholstery Fabric & Reupholstery301
- Custom Curtains & Drapery Workrooms140
- Embroidery & Monogramming87
- Quilt Shops with Classes41
- Yarn Shops32
- Quilt Shops with Sewing Machine Sales & Service26
- Longarm Quilting Services21
- Sewing Machine Repair19
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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 9 fabric and quilt retailers located across North Carolina 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 North Carolina by city or region.
Where to buy fabric material?
Suppliers throughout North Carolina stock various fabric materials, including quilting cotton, silk, linen, and wool. You can choose from 9 verified locations listed across the state to suit your crafting or garment projects. Use our guide to discover specialized material retailers in North Carolina.