Memory Quilts: It’s A Process

June 12, 2010 - PRLog -- It’s time to go through the closet again. It can be because of a change in season or when your child is leaving for school or at the time you must help relocate an elderly parent. In the process of sorting you find that each piece you touch has deep meaning: the sweater that kept you warm over the winter; your son’s favorite sport shirt; your mom’s special birthday dress. It’s a process to decide first that you are ready to go through the closet, then to select those things that will no longer be used and finally to accept the need to find another purpose for this important clothing.
The best way to keep the memories alive is to revolutionize these garments into something completely different. Louise Silk, quilter extraordinaire, can help you through the transformation process with a one-of-a-kind handmade quilt. Louise specializes in Memory Quilts by skillfully transforming your clothing and textiles into a unique memory quilt that becomes a loving visual history for its lucky recipient.
In today’s challenging environment Memory Quilts have added value by upcycling, transforming unused goods into something more valuable than their current state. Double the meaningful nature of your quilt by using favorite items no longer worn but not easily discarded.
With her wealth of experience quilt artist Louise Silk creatively transforms t-shirts, clothing, ties, and wedding dresses, into lap or bed quilts, wall hangings, pillows, shawls, or baby quilts. These become meaningful and functional gifts to celebrate any special occasion. She proudly guarantees delivery in less than four weeks and always works within your budgetary constraints.
Would you prefer to feel the quilting warmth by making a quilt? Get a copy of Louise’s book, “The Quilting Path” to learn the quilting basics through the spiritual lens of quilting process. You can also engage Louise to come and talk to your group about Memory Quilts and the quilting practice. Any way you choose to add the quilting process to your life: giving, receiving or learning to make them will bring the joy of a Memory Quilt that will be cherished for years to come.
Louise Silk, founder of SilkQuilt, resides and works in Pittsburgh, PA. For over thirty years she has been creating art that celebrates the loving and healing capacity of spirit. She began making Memory Quilts when she personally experienced the transformational healing power resident in the process of selecting, cutting and re-stitching clothing into quilts to mourn the loss of her parents. She is the author of "The Quilting Path: A Guide to Spiritual Discovery through Fabric, Thread, and Kabbalah." published by SkyLightPaths Publishing. All quilts and quilting instruction are individually handcrafted to your specifications.

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Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Louise Silk of SilkQuilt produces custom quilts for agencies, families, and individuals that celebrate the love and healing capacity of spirit. She is also the author of "The Quilting Path" about which she lectures and teaches.