Harshita Gupta, quilt artist

An upcycled memory quilt. PIC COURTESY/HARSHITA GUPTA

I had heaps of old clothes piling up as my son grew up. I didn’t want to let them go because each one of them had a memory associated with it. Creating a memory quilt was the ideal solution.
>> Separate the front and back of the clothing that you desire to upcycle.
>> Cut the patches into 8in x 8in squares. Choose the colours and prints in contrast for a vibrant quilt.  
>> Visit a local tailor, and get the square cuts sewed next to each other in desired rows and columns.
>> Add finishing touches to the edges with your favourite colours or embellishments.
>> Once the front sheet is ready, cover the back with a plain cotton fabric to make it sturdier and more usable.

Ashwini Jadhav, senior executive, The Recycling Company