Frequently Asked Questions

Short answers to the questions we hear most. We are still being developed, so some answers point you to email rather than a program that is already running.

What is Worn & Remembered?: Worn & Remembered is an initiative being developed to turn meaningful T-shirts into quilts for older adults in care facilities, including hospice. The aim is to preserve memories while bringing comfort and connection.
What is a T-shirt quilt?: It is a quilt pieced together from T-shirts, so a collection of meaningful shirts becomes one warm, lasting whole that keeps those memories close.
What is a wheelchair quilt?: It is a smaller, lap-sized quilt made to suit someone seated, sized so it will not catch in a wheelchair's wheels or drag on the floor. It is a comfortable option for residents who spend much of the day in a chair.
Who is the initiative intended to serve?: Our focus is older adults in care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted-living communities, and hospice. We think of the quilts as comfort and connection alongside the care people already receive.
Why use T-shirts to make quilts?: The shirts people keep tend to carry real stories, from teams and trips to jobs and loved ones. Sewn together, they become a personal reminder of the moments that shaped a life.
Is the initiative currently accepting shirts?: Not yet. We are still being developed and are not collecting shirts right now, but you are welcome to email us to be kept posted.
Can a care facility express interest?: Yes. Care facilities are welcome to email us to learn more, though please know we are early in development and not yet running a program.
Can someone express interest in helping?: Absolutely. If you would like to help as this grows, send us a note by email and we will keep you in mind as the initiative develops.
Is the program fully established?: No. Worn & Remembered is still in its early stages, so our website shares the vision and gathers interest rather than describing a program that is already running.