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    Old 10-05-2010, 01:24 PM
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    I can't call it a quilt because I didn't complete the sandwich.

    Here is the story. My brother-in-law asked for a t-shirt quilt made with his automotive themed t-shirts. Only one problem - he would not limit himself. No way would he consider using less than ALL his saved t-shirts. To top it off many of the t-shirts had been well worn and the smallest design ended up as an eighteen inch block. Others were smaller.

    Since the top turned out to be so big I simply put the squares together and sewed on a backing fabric.

    Not my best work (even for my new status) but he is extremely happy. He intends to hang it in his 'man cave'!
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    Old 10-05-2010, 01:26 PM
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    What a wonderful memory quilt. I love how you put all the different size images together with the flame fabric. Great job!
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    Old 10-05-2010, 01:27 PM
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    Very nice!
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    Old 10-05-2010, 01:28 PM
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    You did a great job! If he is happy that's even better! :thumbup: :D
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    Old 10-05-2010, 01:29 PM
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    Very cool!!! You did an amazing job I love it!!
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    Old 10-05-2010, 01:32 PM
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    Great Job
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    Old 10-05-2010, 01:33 PM
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    Your car themed T-shirt quilt is great! I made a similar one for my husband. He had so many shirts that I backed the quilt with t-shirts too. It is one heavy quilt! You did a wonderful job with yours. I love the use of the flame fabric to tie it all together.

    This is the back of my hubby's t-shirt quilt
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    Here is the front of the T-shirt quilt, the light blue sashings are from his workshirts, I even included pockets!
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    Old 10-05-2010, 01:39 PM
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    I like yours too...for my B-I-L white would not work, he lacks a significant other to do the cleaning!
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    Old 10-05-2010, 01:56 PM
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    Wow, you did a great job! I think it looks wonderful!
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    Old 10-05-2010, 02:01 PM
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    really cool quilts!!
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