I Always Have Room for One More Story: 3 Reasons to Choose a Custom Quilt

I’ve spent a lot of time this week working on a custom order while brainstorming ideas for the next few that are already on my books. It got me thinking even more about why someone might choose a custom quilt, so we are going to spend a little bit of time today looking at the top three reasons I came up with.

You are the Architect of the Emotion Having a custom quilt made is a personal project. Whether the quilt is for you or for someone else, you get the satisfaction of knowing all of the thought and care that goes into making it. Just because your hands aren’t the ones doing the physical work, you are involved in the emotional work. You are shaping the color palette, the design, and the feel of the quilt.

A custom quilt can be for the bed in your new bedroom, perfectly matched to your decor—or you can match your decor to that perfect fabric you found to be featured in the quilt. You can choose to have a keepsake created to commemorate one of life’s milestones, such as a graduation, a birth, a new job, or even a new hobby. The quilt becomes a hug for the recipient because it was created just for them.

Quality Engineered for Real Life When you choose custom, you aren't just buying a quilt; you're investing in a durable heirloom. My goal is for your quilt to be used daily—just like the hand-tied quilts my grandma gave me—rather than being tucked away for fear of it falling apart.

My custom quilts are engineered for real life. I select high-quality cottons, threads, and batting that are designed to withstand years of snuggling, fort-building, and washing machine cycles. Because I’m the one at the sewing machine and the longarm, I’m checking every inch of stitching to ensure it’s secure.

A Legacy Written in Thread This last reason is the one closest to my heart: the legacy. If you choose to include a personalized embroidered label on your quilt, we are documenting a moment in time. Whether we include the recipient’s name, a special date, or a heartfelt message, that label ensures the story behind the gift is never lost. Decades from now, when someone wraps themselves in that quilt, they will see that script and know exactly how much they were loved.

Every quilt that leaves my workspace also carries my signature "Lots of Love - Killey" label. This isn't just my business name and branding; it's a promise. It is a promise inspired by my own grandmothers' handwriting, the way they lived their lives, and their dedication to what mattered to them.

Start Your Story At the end of the day, a custom quilt is a collaborative journey between your vision and my craft. It’s an investment in a "giant hug" that is designed to last a lifetime.

I’m currently booking for the coming months and have open spots waiting for new projects. I would love for your vision to be the next one I bring to life. My 2026 calendar is open, and I always have room for one more story to stitch together.

Visit my gallery at www.lotsoflove-killey.com/portfolio-of-inspiration to see some of my past projects and get inspired!