I have spent this past year as the main art teacher of a really great Elementary school in Brattleboro, VT.
I have learned SO much from this experience and I plan to share my art portfolio here in order to support my path towards a teaching certification with the State of Vermont.
Thank you for the love and support!
We are the Joyals!
We are based in Brattleboro, VT and absolutely love being back in New England after living for many years in San Antonio and Washington DC!
We are always changing and evolving with our business and with our hectic lives!
Thanks for joining us on this journey!
Last year, Ava decided she wanted to go to Alaska to attend the USA Nordic Summer Solstice Ski Jumping Camp in Anchorage with Team AK!
To fundraise she has been making & selling her Brattle Bears, made by her, in Brattleboro, VT!
T SHIRT MEMORY BLANKETS MADE FROM YOUR T-SHIRTS, CLOTHING, FABRICS AND MOST LOVED TEXTILES. | T-SHIRT QUILTS | JOYALTEE.COM
Alix Joyal, the owner of Joyaltee in Brattleboro, Vermont, has been in the quilting business for over 30 years, designing, sewing and selling Memory Blankets and Memory Quilts. We used to be a custom Memory Quilting company named, Mamaka Mills, that was out of Dover, NH and Alix Joyal was even featured on Chronicle! She has taken her love of UPCYCLING and using upcycled clothing and transformed it into one of the BEST Memory Blanket companies on the interwebs today.
We love upcycling and creating custom memory blankets!
If you are searching for a way to up cycled and use your most favorite t-shirts and clothing, you have come in the right place. Our history and customer testimonials on Instagram and on social media, demonstrate we’re far from your the ordinary t-shirt quilt company.
We will never compromise on quality or our commitment to you as our main reason for being the best. Along with the coolest designs that captures your t-shirts in the best light, we know what you want in the coolest memory quilt. This is why our creations are always super soft, comfortable and don't forget they are also machine washable!!!
The quality of our work also extends into our approach to customer service. Whether you have an order inquiry or would like more information about our product range, our support team is always ready to help in a compassionate, professional manner. We love our customers!!!
Handmade in the United States
We take great pride in having our t-shirt blanket company based entirely in the United States, specifically Vermont and MA. This ensures we can create t-shirt quilts of the very highest quality, handmade to your specifications, and the best backing fabrics. Plus, with our sewing factory being based in Massachusetts & Vermont, we get to support the local community and provide fair labor jobs.
We’re lucky to partner with artisans who have been in this industry since the early 80's. We feature a combo of experience and expertise that few can match in our industry.
Fully Customizable
If you’re a t-shirt memory quilt buyer, you don’t want to be limited in your options. With this in mind, we have provided a fully customizable service for your t-shirt blanket on our website, www.joyaltee.com.
You are also able to choose what size Memory Blanket that you want, including the number of t-shirts that will be utilized. You can also pick the color of the fleece backing (lots of amazing colors to pick from!!), a customizable embroidery message, and the quilt’s layout (DYO). You also have the option to produce a double-sided blanket with t-shirt panels on both sides.
Why Choose a T-Shirt Memory Blanket?
When you receive one of our creations, you get something that is more than simply a blanket made from t-shirts.It’s a way to celebrate and immortalize the memories behind your tees. Love certain bands that you have collected t-shirts from? What to do with band t's?? Have us make you a Memory Blanket!
What memories could these be? Well, a quilt top could represent someone’s time at college, elementary school, high school sports, competitions, ski jumping competitions, running meets, football meets, etc.
Phish shirts, grateful dead shirts, tie dye shirts, State logo merch live Vermont shirts of Colorado gear, etc! Collect all of your old t-shirts and send them to us! Looking for something to do with old clothing? Want to learn how to sew? Want to learn how to quilt? Easy ways to upcycle clothing! We love race t-shirts, cross country t-shirts, ski jumping shirts, Maine shirts, New Hampshire shirts, etc!
If you want to see the behind the scenes of Joyaltee and Alix Joyal, check out our tik toks and instagram! Just search Joyaltee. We show how to sew, how to quilt, how to epicycle how to cut t-shirts for memory quilts, how to have FUN in Vermont, how to make maple syrup in VT and also lots about ski jumping in NH and Vermont! It seems like everyone in Vermont must ski jump, right? We are lucky enough to have the Harris Hill Ski Jump here in Brattleboro and my daughter, Ava Joyal is on the Jr. Jumper team!
It could highlight someone’s love for their sporting team or favorite bands. Memory quilts may even assist with remembering a lost loved one – an ideal solution for those who are finding it tricky to get rid of their clothes.
In addition, there’s the aspect of sustainability to consider. Instead of your clothing items being turned into waste, they can be up cycled and repurposed. Due to this, you can feel satisfied that you’re also helping the environment and we even upcycle all of our scraps!
If you’re in search of the perfect birthday or graduation gift, look no further than our t-shirt quilt products. Looking for a PERFECT baby shower gift?? Give a Joyaltee Gift card that can be used at a later date!
The T-shirt Manufacturing Process
First of all, you will need to gather the t-shirts and clothing items that you intend to turn into a custom memory blanket by Joyaltee. A minimum of 16 panels are required, so ensure you have enough tees available. Of course, the amount of panels depends on the type of quilt you choose. This panel number can go up to 64 – or 128 if you choose the double-sided option – if you desire a King blanket. More information can be found via our FAQ section and under our products page.
Once you have your t-shirts, it’s a case of making your purchase. When doing this, there are various steps to take. Firstly, you have to decide on the panel size, which is decided by two points: the blanket size and the size of the t-shirt’s graphics. When the panel sizes – also known as square sizes – are chosen, you will also have to pick your fleece color, and the option to add an embroidery message and/or t-shirt layout.
Our expert designers know how to plan a layout that ensures your t-shirts are arranged in an eye-catching style. Yet if you want to assemble the tees into a specific pattern, we can do this for an additional fee. Simply include a clear color photo of your design, following the correct rows and columns guideline for your quilt type, and we will use this when creating your product. Also please pick this option, DYO at check out.
Once your order has been placed, we will send you an email, including the next steps for you to take. This includes detailed instructions about how to prepare and cut the shirts you want to use. Then it’s a case of placing your shirt panels into an appropriately sized box and sending them to us. Remember: only send the correct number of panels required for your chosen blanket size. Once we receive your parcel, we will send a confirmation email.
The work then shifts over to us. One of our sewing artisans will take your panels and stitch them together with care and precision.
When we have finished the t-shirt quilt, we prepare it for shipment. The blanket is placed into a poly bag, which is water-resistant, which helps to keep it protected. For that added assurance, your blanket is supplied with insurance coverage, and you can track it during transit. Also the shipping is free of charge across the United States.
We are confident that you will be overjoyed with the results of our expert sewing and planning. If you have a question, our support team is ready to assist and rectify any issues. Please email us at info@joyaltee.com. We’ve been making t-shirt memory quilts for over 30 years and our ultimate goal is always to guarantee our you, the customer is 100% satisfied with the results.