Episode 7: The Healing Properties of Memory Quilts From Re-Purposed Clothing

Threads of Sustainability

Memory quilts and t-shirt quilts are loving gifts for the receiver, but the maker often gets just as much out of the process. That certainly is the case with Cathy Saul who has been making memory quilts for people as well as for donations for many years. We talk about re-purposing sewing machine cabinets, up-cycling clothing and the process of making her special quilts. We also have an intimate conversation about mothers, loved ones, and how quilts can have a healing effect on loss.
The book Cathy mentioned in our talk is The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Cathy Saul is a quilter by day, public speaker by nature, autism clinician by training, and musician by aspiration. She loves to make useful things from scraps and she has a passion for memory quilts and restoring vintage quilts.
You can find her in the following locations:
Business: Silver Saul Quilts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathysings26quilts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathysings26/
Twitter: @cathysings26
You can find me, Bridget O'Flaherty - The Sustainable Quilter here:
www.bridgetoflaherty.com
Instagram: @thesustainablequilter
Facebook: @thesustainablequilter
Youtube: Bridget O'Flaherty The Sustainable Quilter
Music Credit: Thanks to Isaac Matthews for his incredible talent.
You can find and follow him on Instagram @hesjustakid for more of his music.
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