About Arizona Warmth
Arizona Warmth began with the first memory quilt, a stack of old t-shirts that could not be parted with, and the discovery that fabric can hold a whole lot of story.
The beginning
I am a crafter by accident. My first memory quilt, thanks to Julie Horness for sharing the art of rag quilting, was made with old t-shirts I could not bear to part with.
Concert shirts, MS Walk shirts, cancer walk shirts, and other favorites became part of a memory quilt that I will treasure always.
Gary Pascoe said he could feel the Arizona Warmth that I sewed into his quilt, so he gets credit for the company name.
Memory quilts are made to be used, washed, loved, and remembered.
Memory Quilts
This quilt showcased a 14-year softball career with 12-inch squares and a back made from a combination of beautiful flannels. At the time of the photo it was almost three years old and had already been washed many times.
Memory quilts are made to be used, washed, loved, and remembered.
What I make
Memory bears made from clothing items, towels or other personal textiles.
Handbags, zippered makeup bags, dopp kits, pocket wallets, crossbody bags, and useful organizers.
Microwave bowl cozies, pot grippers, skillet handles, no button towels, card holders
Arizona Warmth is a home based business that started with memory quilts and grew from there. I have shown at many Craft Shows in Southern Arizona. The greatest joy is creating memory quilts and bears because there is so much meaning in them to the person ordering it. Crafting keeps me busy in my retirement.
do you have a pile of shirts or someone you want to remember and honor?
Share the story or the person you are making it for. We can talk through the right keepsake, size, and timeline.
