I just became interested in quilting. I plan to start my first quilt soon. I've been reading a lot on the subject. I have a question I can't find an answer to. My grown daughters just lost their Father, and they want me to use his shirts to make a quilt. I know this will be different than using material. Any tips?
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Hi and welcome from Iowa. If the shirts are 100% cotton it will be the same as using any other 100% cotton.
I am sorry for your families loss. |
http://www.quiltingboard.com/search....+quilts&u=&s=0
There are some photos that might help you. Just click on the link. Welcome to the board from Louisiana!:) |
Hello, and welcome from Idaho!
So sorry for your families loss. |
Hello from Huntsville, Al. I've heard of people making quilts from ties also. Sometimes when going thrift store shopping with friends I'll look for shirts that I can use for quilt scraps. It will make a nice memory.
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Thanks so much for your kind words and tips. I'm going to enjoy making this quilt with all your help.
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Welcome to the board from Southern California!!
I am sorry for your loss. Men's cotton shirts are great for cutting up and using in quilts. |
http://how-to-quilt.com/articles/102...for-fabric.php
Shows how to prepare a shirt for cutting. Use the search tab above and you will see some sites that will give you ideas. I know where Dothin is. My daughter lives in Bainbridge GA. http://thethriftyquilter.blogspot.co...e-thrifty.html |
Hello from Western Mountain Maryland !!
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If you have any questions or need some help go to Handcock fabrics in Dothan, ask for Sherrie, she teaches classes their and appraises quilts too. Believe she will be opening a new shop/classes in Headland on Feb 19. Open house day I believe. Good luck and a Big Welcome from Altha, Fl. about 50 miles south of Dothan
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