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suzette58
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I have what I think is a good idea but need some help with it. I am making one of my husband's neices a quilt. Her dad passed away last fall. I want to take one of his shirts and make either the label or just sew a patch on the back from his shirt. Eventually, I will be making 3 more quilts with this square of material. Any ideas?? I have not seen the shirt yet. So, I don't know what color it is. I also thought of doing a label with it.
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auntjana
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Maybe make the label a pocket and inside place some family history about her Dad. You could even place a button and buttonhole on the pocket label to hold the note inside. Use a shirt pocket as a template

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purrfect-lady
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Post by purrfect-lady »

using the pocket is a great idea! Or part of the buttoned placket. When unbuttoned, there could be a message, poem, or even something written by her dad. Or a photo. Done on computer fabric sheets. Enjoy your project. maryz
judyquilts
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Post by judyquilts »

Those are such original and fantastic ideas. I hope to hear what you decide to do on the quilt.
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