Flannel Shirts / Lap Size Quilt - Instructions.
 

Hi,

I need to find instructions and/or advice on how to make a Flannel Lap size quilt from men's shirts.
I am wondering how many shirts (Size 30-44) would it take to make a Lap Size Quilt.??
as well as a sample or patterns.??

Where can I find preparing the (shirt) instructions as well and now many squares
and some sort of pattern ideas, etc.

My friends husband passed away & she does not quilt & she has asked me if I would
make a memory from his flannel shirts.

I would love to do this quilt in his memory for her. But need advice and directions
on "How TO" .

Any advice or instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You - 99-Quilters

From an extra-large long-sleeved flannel shirt, I was able to cut approximately 40 5x5 squares and and 18 to 20 3x5 rectangles.

It took two shirts to make a rag quilt 36x44 inches (5 inch squares sewn with 1/2 inch seams)

Found this on QB: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t153884.html

This shows how to cut up shirts, plus provides asnowball pattern for a 7-shirt quilt:
http://thethriftyquilter.blogspot.co...e-thrifty.html

For flannel I would first cut the shirts apart, then starch heavily to make the flannel stable to work with. My method is to mix a 1:1 solution of Sta-Flo liquid laundry starch and water, "paint" this solution onto flannel fabric using a large wall painting brush, wait a couple of minutes to make sure fibers have absorbed starch, toss in dryer, then iron with steam. My kitchen island is a good place to do this. After ironing the flannel is quite stiff, which makes it *much* easier to cut and piece accurately.

I cut up older Eddie Bauer chamois shirts - they did not need to be starched.

I found this rather interesting discussion of chamois and flannel shirts:
http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/f...ois-vs-Flannel

They were the extra-heavy weight cotton flannel ones. worked up beautifully. And are they ever scarce at garage sales!

So sorry for your friends loss.

I vote for using 5" squares for a disappearing nine patch. Maybe use 1 1/2" strips to window pane it. Missouri Star Quilt Company has a nice tutorial on the Window Pane D9P. When I was a kid we always used the good pieces of worn clothing to make quilts. It wasn't until after I retired and started taking quilt classes that I bought new fabric. We took old sheets and cut up into squares to use for the foundation than took bits and pieces of clothing fabric. Made several really scrappy quilts.

How about just framed nine patches? That way the pieces would be big enough to recognize?

A nice touch would be an embroidered label. Do you have an embroidery machine? If not, maybe someone you know or maybe ask at your local quilt store.

Neat pattern on that link above!

One piece of advice. If it's going to be a lap quilt and used a lot - don't use the shirts for the back. Use something more sturdy to take the abuse that a lap quilt gets. The lap quilts that I have made that have fleece or minkee on the back do not have any holes or fraying. The ones where there is cotton fabric for the backing are frayed and with holes after a few years. I vote for brown or blue minkee for the back so she can cuddle up with it.

Thank You for responding...this is helpful

Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.

I will be using flannel but that is something to consider. thanks

Wow ...I thought it would take more shirts...Thanks

Flannel Shirts Input from the quilt forum members
 

I just want to say a big thanks to everyone who responded to my request
for Flannel Shirt How to and tips with instructions.


All your responses and tips will be very helpful to me in making a memory'
quilt for the lady who lost her husband and wants a lap quilt made
from his flannel shirts in his memory.

It is much appreciated .... thanks for all of you who took the time to respond
with very useful information and with site to go to for more instructions
that will be ever so helpful. !!!! &
It is so much appreciated.

God Bless and Have a great quilting day...!!!!

99-Quilts

Sometimes the clothing items are in great shape and have wonderful character. I will use a shirt like that to give a 3-D look and cut a whole block including the collar, buttoned areas, cuffs, etc. I have 2 blocks at the embroiderer now, waiting for her to do her thing....one block gets a chefs hat (departed brother-in-law was a wonderful cook) and the other is "In Loving Memory, Charlie 2013"....each one from the back of on of his shirts. Charlie was quite the character and I want his memory quilt to reflect his personality....a bit crazy and fun!

that sounds great...Bless you...

WOW...thanks ever so much...that is such a wonderful site...I can see what they are talking about.
That is just what I needed to start my friends memory quilt for her...I feel so much better about
saying I would..after seeing the site you sent...I really really appreciate you helpful information
I have never made a flannel shirt quilt...I am excited to start the project now.

You are a sweet heart...God Bless and have a great quilting day.
She will be trilled when I am done...(I hope/)

Thanks a million.

99-quilts...One day I hope to make all 99 quilts...in this life time.(maybe) or the next..HAHA
God Bless you...!!!!

From 99-Quilters

I just wanted to say Thanks so much for each and everyone's input and tips or advice that I requested
for making a Memory Quilt for my friend. I believe I have all the information now that I will need to get started with
more confidence to get going on her memory quilts using her dearly departed husbands flannel shirts.

Thanks again to each and everyone who gave me what I needed to get the project done.

God Bless to one and all...and Have a great and wonderful quilting day.

99-Quilters.