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cannyquilter 05-04-2011 02:35 PM


Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
There's the 7 shirt quilt:
http://thethriftyquilter.blogspot.co...e-thrifty.html

May be more involved than you want, but she gives tips on shirt deconstruction. There also is Bonnie Hunter's site:

http://www.quiltville.com

Love all the quilts posted. I'm in the middle of piecing 3 quilts from shirts.

Thanks for links, think the seven shirts does look a little complicated but really appreciate the info on how to cut up the shirt. Bonnie hunter has lots of lovely patterns, I think I will have plenty of material to make more than one quilt so once this one is done will probably pick one of the more complicated (to me) suggestions that have been made to make when I have more time.

Thanks to all who have replied will let you know how I get on Eileen

Great-great granny 05-05-2011 04:52 AM


Originally Posted by watterstide
just make a strip quilt..

cut the shirts up at around 5.5 "...and stagger them like i did with this one.
no seams to match..
no set length..just the width needs to be the same.

LOVE this quilt & the colors - just finishing a sm. lap quilt for friend in cancer trtmt ctr from charm packs, & wish I had thought of this. The charm pk blocks were simple, & turning out OK, but think this is much prettier & more interesting. (Will definately 'save' this pic for future use) :lol:

watterstide 05-05-2011 05:29 AM


Originally Posted by Great-great granny

Originally Posted by watterstide
just make a strip quilt..

cut the shirts up at around 5.5 "...and stagger them like i did with this one.
no seams to match..
no set length..just the width needs to be the same.

LOVE this quilt & the colors - just finishing a sm. lap quilt for friend in cancer trtmt ctr from charm packs, & wish I had thought of this. The charm pk blocks were simple, & turning out OK, but think this is much prettier & more interesting. (Will definately 'save' this pic for future use) :lol:

Your welcome! it was the easiest quilt i ever made. i got all the fabrics at Joanns. from the Legacy line i think. so cheery! my SIL's outside furniture is a mix of Chocolate browns and that flourcent green..so pretty. i made this for her swing..

when i save pictures here, of quilts i love, i name the quilt after the board name of the person who made it, so if i have any questions, i know who to contact!

jaciqltznok 05-05-2011 05:44 AM

I am going to watch this thread...LOVE using shirts and use mainly Bonnie Hunter patterns, but I just love the ones with the sashing as well....can't wait to see what you decide to make!

sewbizgirl 05-05-2011 06:05 AM

I am loving the quilt pics that have been shared, and BellaBoo's tumbler flag quilt, too!

I bookmarked the 7 shirt quilt! Great.

Thank you, everyone!

RAChhap 05-05-2011 06:20 AM

How about a bow tie arrangement using the 10 min. tile method?

sweetpea 05-05-2011 06:20 AM

A 9 patch would be quick and easy we hope your bother get well soon. will be parying for you al

Cookie64 05-05-2011 06:36 AM

Please let us see a picture when you're done with it. Thanks all of you for the good post.

Cookie

Baloonatic 05-05-2011 07:01 AM

Log cabin is always a good one for light and dark fabrics

Rose Bagwell 05-05-2011 07:03 AM

How about a simple rail fence, using only three colors for each block. Maybe a snowball, or 4-patch with rectangles on all 4 sides. Bow tie, pinwheel.


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