Memorial Quilts

Quilts about death, grief, and staying alive.

The theme of mourning and death came to me in December 2012, after the sudden death of my dear grandmother, Yvette. I was just 21 when she died. Death, being taboo in Western society, I was unprepared for the profound impact such an event could have on life. At that moment, I was unable to anticipate, to imagine the "after." All that didn't exist because my heart was deeply broken.

A few years later, after losing other family members, friends, and pets, I discovered the remarkable work of artist Chelsea Iris Granger. Her work inspired me to begin using art as a means of self-expression and healing.

My mixed French-American identity is deeply important to me. In 2020, I began sewing quilts and patchworks as a way to connect with my roots and cultural heritage. As I've grown older and worked through multiple grief stages, one of my regrets was not having sewn a memorial quilt with my grandmother's clothes when it was still possible. I dream of wrapping myself in such a precious quilt.

In 2023, after several deaths in my close community, a strong desire to sew for others emerged. It's my way of offering comfort and support to those who are grieving.

“Quilts are community care and kinship across generations.”

Dr. Jess Bailey ～ Public Library Quilts

Receiving and holding a quilt sewn with the clothes of a loved one who has passed away is a truly special and moving experience. The families I've worked with on memorial quilts have encouraged me to expand this service and offer it to anyone who feels the need.

The quilts that I am sewing are made the old-fashioned way, by hand, for an authentic, imperfect and human look. The end result is organic and full of stories.

All seams that requiring precision and detail are sewn by hand (blocks, quilting, binding, embroidery). All the straight seams are sewn on the sewing machine (assembly).

Sewing a quilt is a time consuming process, and it takes a minimum of 10 to 15 weeks to complete an order, depending on the size and the complexity. To manage the work load and reduce wait times between families, a waiting list is required. (Worldwide shipping available)

If you have any special requests, e.g. if you would like a specific block, or a certain design, don't hesitate to let me know your wishes when we make the quotation together, and I will let you know if it’s possible.

Currently I can't honor requests for “appliqué” patterns, and blocks with diamonds or curves.

1- To get started you can fill-out the waiting list form. Once you are on the list you will receive a queue number, and I will work on your project in the order received.

2- Once your number reach the top of the list, I will contact you to create a detailed quotation, we will discuss the quilt’s size, color palette, block patterns, quilting style, embroidered signature, finishing touches, and special request based on your loved one’s clothes. After you approve your quotation and sign the necessary paperwork, send your precious package of textiles to my studio. A 50% deposit is required to begin the quilt process.

3- Once I have received your package of textiles, I will start the creative research based on the quotation. I will create a few sketches for you to approve. Once we have validated together the final design, I will start to sew your memorial quilt.

4- Once I have finished to sew your quilt, I will then send you photos of it for your last check. You will be required to pay the final balance (including any shipping costs) before I carefully packaged up your memorial quilt and post it to you.