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sewingsuz 05-13-2011 04:14 PM

Prayers for you and family. That is very sad.

GwynR 05-13-2011 04:15 PM

One thing I learned that made it easier is to cut the t-shirt an inch or so bigger than what you want the final size to be. Then iron on your lightweight fusible interfacing. Then recut all the t-shirts to the size you want plus seam allowances. You have much more even edges that way. Sorry about your loss. Prayers and hugs for you.

susie-susie-susie 05-13-2011 04:23 PM

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your whole family. Show us the quilt when it is done. It is going to be very hard for you to do.
Sue

MISHNJIM 05-13-2011 04:47 PM

OMG...So sorry to hear about your son. Prayer's going out to you and your family!!!

Stabilzer is a must so the t-shirt doesn't stretch. Good Luck and have fun!!

scrapykate 05-13-2011 04:55 PM

so sorry for you loss,
For the quilt a stabalizer is a must. cut large so you can trim down. you can sew the tshirts like a jigsaw puzzle meaning just putting them together and use a background fabric only where you need to fill in a gap or you can make boarders around each block. I've seen it done both ways.

suebee 05-13-2011 05:49 PM

Ahh, Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ive made several Tshirt quilts and yes I used a very lightweight stabilizer behind every t shirt block. Good luck and God Bless.

noahscats7 05-13-2011 06:04 PM

My heart goes out to you and your family.On May 3rd we buried our youngest grandson. He was also 23 . It is such a tragic event to lose someone so young and with their whole life ahead of them. I am also making t-shirt quilts for his mom, my daughter, and for his 17 month old daughter. You are in my prayers. Glenda

Originally Posted by shrabar
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 :-(


BETTY62 05-13-2011 06:43 PM

I am sorry to learn of the loss of your grandson. May God be with you and your family during your time of need.

shrabar 05-13-2011 06:58 PM

I am so sorry for your lost also,I know he is with God in heaven . but the pain is so bad. God Bless

Debbie C 05-13-2011 07:10 PM

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Shirley. Isn't it amazing how this ''hobby" we all share gets us through the highs and lows of our lives....by simply planning a t-shirt quilt. God be with you in this difficult time.


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