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05-13-2011, 03:39 PM

shrabar

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My grandson was killed on May 10, he was 23 years old . he was hit by a pick up truck crossing the street. I need to make a T shirt quilt is there anything I should know about making the quilt, Thanks, Shirley :-(

05-13-2011, 03:42 PM

MellieKQuilter

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I think using a stablizer on the back of the t-shirts helps...

So sorry for your tragic loss. My prayers are with you and yours.

05-13-2011, 03:44 PM

tutt

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I can't help with the quilt, but want to express my sympathies to you and your family.

05-13-2011, 03:45 PM

luey0202

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so sorry to hear about your son.... to learn on any subject of quilting .. go into the search and search -- search t shirt quilts...lots of good things on there.... good luck to you I'm sure it will be beautiful when you have it done....

05-13-2011, 03:53 PM

Scrap Happy

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Shirley, I am so sorry about your grandson. (((((HUGS)))))

I’ve never made a t-shirt quilt but others have and they’ll have good suggestions for you.

Crafty Bear posted the following links a long time ago about making t-shirt quilts.

http://quiltbug.com/articles/Tshirt-quilts.htm

Video 1 of 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua6Tosh6OU8

Video 2 of 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVIyhuyKngc&feature=fvw

Video 3 of 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFjg9...aynext_from=PL

Video 4 of 4:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNorn...aynext_from=PL

05-13-2011, 03:55 PM

almostfree

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So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

05-13-2011, 03:56 PM

Sandygirl

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Condolences on your tragic loss. I have never made a T-shirt quilt and it is on my things-to-learn. God bless.
Sandy

05-13-2011, 04:04 PM

cmagee84

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I have made one and taught two teens to make them. They are fun and easy. I am sure it will be emotionally difficult for you. I will pray that the process will be healing for you.

05-13-2011, 04:09 PM

charlotte625

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I am so sorry for your loss,it is never easy losing someone so young,will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Charlotte

05-13-2011, 04:12 PM

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maryb119

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I am so sorry about our grandson. My heart goes out to you and your family.

To make a tee shirt quilt, cut the front of the tee shirts very large and fuse a lightweight interfacing on the back. A teflon pressing sheet under the front of the tee shirt helps to fuse it. Then and only then, cut the tee shirts the size of the blocks you want them to be. Then you can add sashing or sew them together the way you want them. Do not skip the step of the interfacing. Tee shirts stretch and will not quilt well unless they are stabilized.