Men's 100% cotton dress shirts
#1
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Minnesota, Land of 10,000 Lakes
Posts: 1,490
I was out at an estate sale today and this man had tons of 100% cotton dress shirts. All were Large and in new or like new condition. Has anyone ever made quilts with men's shirts? I did buy a few, but may have to go back tomorrow since he had such a variety.
#4
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: N Texas
Posts: 1,134
Have a friend who made a 9 patch quilt using plaid shirts that were her hubby's shirts. He began the quilt when he became ill and asked her to finish it to remember him by after he was in heaven. I had the pleasure of helping her complete it. She even used some of the shirt pockets in the 9 packet.
Wonderful fabrics.
Wonderful fabrics.
#5
here is a link to one that I bookmarked.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-114839-1.htm
My husband is 6'5" and his shirts are very expensive and difficult to find in his size. They also tend to rip at the elbows which is so frustrating. I refuse to throw out a $65 shirt b/c the elbows ripped. He will be getting a king sized quilt of dress shirts in the future.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-114839-1.htm
My husband is 6'5" and his shirts are very expensive and difficult to find in his size. They also tend to rip at the elbows which is so frustrating. I refuse to throw out a $65 shirt b/c the elbows ripped. He will be getting a king sized quilt of dress shirts in the future.
#8
Power Poster
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
stores are selling shirtings for quite a bit these days- the best place to get over a yard of fabric (some shirts have almost 3 yards of usable fabric) for a very reasonable price.
quilters have throughout history been (thrifty) and recycle everything to make beautiful quilts- no reason to not take advantage of such a good deal.
quilters have throughout history been (thrifty) and recycle everything to make beautiful quilts- no reason to not take advantage of such a good deal.
#9
I made one out of a variety of men's plaid & striped shirts.
You can see it here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-131269-1.htm
You can see it here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-131269-1.htm
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Janan
Main
17
11-19-2015 05:47 PM