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I am starting a tshirt quilt for a teenager who recently died from cancer. I am so nervous about cutting these tshirts up that were her favorites! Someone had given me a few yards of Pelion 906F fusible sheer weight. I though this would be the project to use it on. Because of my fear of doing something wrong I want to know if this is the best stuff to use on tshirts for quilting. Any advice would be appreciated! Terina
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I am starting a tshirt quilt for a teenager who recently died from cancer. I am so nervous about cutting these tshirts up that were her favorites! Someone had given me a few yards of Pelion 906F fusible sheer weight. I though this would be the project to use it on. Because of my fear of doing something wrong I want to know if this is the best stuff to use on tshirts for quilting. Any advice would be appreciated! Terina
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There are many different ways that people make T-shirt quilts.
What works for one person, may not be acceptable to the other.
So, the only way you will know if you like how it works is to try it!
But .... try it first on one/some t-shirts that have nothing to do with this project.
This way you can get your technique figured out, and build your confidence.
Good Luck!
What works for one person, may not be acceptable to the other.
So, the only way you will know if you like how it works is to try it!
But .... try it first on one/some t-shirts that have nothing to do with this project.
This way you can get your technique figured out, and build your confidence.
Good Luck!
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My friend Cindi has made several t-shirt quilts and the 906F is what she uses.
I appreciate Quiltingshorttimer's experience, but something to take into account is whether the t-shirts you're going to be using have rubberized logos. If they do, you'll probably want to avoid hotter iron temps, which means the 906F is your best bet.
I appreciate Quiltingshorttimer's experience, but something to take into account is whether the t-shirts you're going to be using have rubberized logos. If they do, you'll probably want to avoid hotter iron temps, which means the 906F is your best bet.
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My friend Cindi has made several t-shirt quilts and the 906F is what she uses.
I appreciate Quiltingshorttimer's experience, but something to take into account is whether the t-shirts you're going to be using have rubberized logos. If they do, you'll probably want to avoid hotter iron temps, which means the 906F is your best bet.
I appreciate Quiltingshorttimer's experience, but something to take into account is whether the t-shirts you're going to be using have rubberized logos. If they do, you'll probably want to avoid hotter iron temps, which means the 906F is your best bet.
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I've used Pellon 906F with success. I know there comes that moment when you start cutting and feel like you're about to ruin someone's memories. Get over it: you'll do fine and the memories are much more enjoyable in a quilt rather than a bunch of old shirts bundled up in a bag.
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One other suggestion, get a teflon pressing sheet (or aplique sheet) and put it on your ironing board then put the t-shirt with the logo/design face down on it, let it cool a bit before your peel it off. Some of those t's can get sticky or even melt and smear (ask me how I know!) Good luck!
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