Old 06-04-2011, 06:56 AM
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Deborahlees
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Originally Posted by MYWR
Originally Posted by Deborahlees
I have made 2 quilts out of clothing....my late husbands. I used dress shirts, some ties and some summer shorts....used a simple 9 patch pattern for one and a applique for the other. They are memory quilts for his grandchildren. I included a picture of him with them in the corner of each quilt. Doing it was an extreme healing process for me. I would do it again, however using the same weight and kind will make it easier, along with a simple pattern so the fabric makes the statment not the design. Make a simple throw size...40 x 50ish.....A picture of the two of them tucked into a corner is a great memory.....
I make my own printable fabric. Muslin, spray starched, ironed onto freezer paper. cut to size for printer (8-1/2 x 11")

Great idea ! and there is thin fabric you can use in your computer printer to transfer apicture onto the fabric to use it. I know Joann's has it . . aobut $70 for 3 sheets if I am remembering correctly - but I am sure it available on line for much less
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