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DH's T-Shirt Quilt

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Evie
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DH's T-Shirt Quilt

Post by Evie » Wed Aug 29, 2007 2:49 pm

SewGlad wanted me to post pictures of the T-Shirt quilt I made for my DH.

There are lots of instruction on the internet. Here's a good one:
http://www.pshquilts.com/instructions.htm

Here's some photo's at About.Com:
http://quilting.about.com/od/picturesof ... -Quilt.htm

Also, here's my search page from google:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=qu ... gle+Search

I took a class on this at the local quilt store. My instructor had us do something different with the sashing. This was really easy and kept the corners aligned when you don't use cornerstones in the sashing. If your square is 15 1/2" then the sashing on the left of the block is 3 1/2" by 15 1/2". Sew it on the left side of the block. Then measure the top. It should measure 18 1/2". Cut your sashing 3 1/2" by 18 1/2" then sew on top. Do this to all the blocks. After you sew all the blocks together, measure the right side of the quilt top to figure your sashing, sew it on, then measure the bottom to figure your sashing length, then sew it on. All your corners line up! Pick a print that helps hide the seams.

Here's DH's quilt:




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I used a very soft flannel for sashing, binding and backing. Warm and Natural for the batting. 15 1/2" blocks, three across, four down. It was almost too big for my machine when I quilted it! I did stitch in the ditch on all seams, then meandering on the blocks and loop-de-loop type on the sashing and borders.

These are fun quilts to make and they are good memory quilts. I plan on making my oldest one from his college t-shirts. My youngest doesn't part with his shirts until they are rags! Oh well, he got the minkee one.

mequilter9158
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Re: DH's T-Shirt Quilt

Post by mequilter9158 » Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:23 pm

Evie,

The quilt is wonderful!! I've always wanted to do a t-shirt quilt, but haven't yet. Have DSIL's Harley t-shirts in a bag in my closet, maybe I'll get them out soon & be brave & try it. You did a beautiful job with it!!

me

Cathy32078
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Re: DH's T-Shirt Quilt

Post by Cathy32078 » Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:00 pm

Evie, you did a wonderful job with this! I really like it. Your DH should really appreciate it.

Littlebit
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Re: DH's T-Shirt Quilt

Post by Littlebit » Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:05 pm

Looks great! Mequilter9158 - A friend of mine just made one out of Harley Shirts and used flame fabric for the sashing, really came out great

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zfatcat
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Re: DH's T-Shirt Quilt

Post by zfatcat » Wed Aug 29, 2007 4:36 pm

Evie great job. I bet that is one cozy quilt with the flannel.
Lori 8-)

SFOQuilter
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Re: DH's T-Shirt Quilt

Post by SFOQuilter » Wed Aug 29, 2007 6:32 pm

I love it. I want to make a tshirt quilt. It's on my list! Great idea to use flannel!

ScrapQuilter
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Re: DH's T-Shirt Quilt

Post by ScrapQuilter » Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:12 pm

T-shirt quilts are really fun to do---and they get rid of that stack of old t-shirts taking up valuable space that could be used to store fabric.

Here is one I made for my son from his old running t-shirts.


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SewSew
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Re: DH's T-Shirt Quilt

Post by SewSew » Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:38 am

Evie, that is a great quilt. I have always wanted to make a t-shirt quilt but was not sure of the final look, but I can see from yours that it will be on my list of to do's now.

Scrapquilter, that is a great way of saving all those memories in a practical way. Love your quilt.

Sara
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Re: DH's T-Shirt Quilt

Post by Sara » Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:33 am

These are great. My daughter is a junior in high school and she has already informed me that she wants a t-shirt/picture quilt for graduation.

Sara

lorettav
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Re: DH's T-Shirt Quilt

Post by lorettav » Thu Aug 30, 2007 3:57 am

I like this quilt. Is t-shirt material hard to work with?

Loretta

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