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slbram17 01-27-2013 09:03 PM


Originally Posted by mary74 (Post 5817836)
I am confused on making a tshirt quilt. What do I use for the backing of the tshirts? If fusible interfacing, what kind and weight or is there something else I'm supposed to use besides interfacing. When I went to the fabric shop there are so many different types and the clerk wasn't very helpful. I've only made two other quilts and just confused on how to go about the tshirt quilt, so any other tips will be appreciated.

I am working on one now and it feels like it is slow going. Anyway, I am using batting, and decided to go with the polyester batting to keep it as light as possible. I am doing the quilt as you go method, like the kaye wood method and joining the rows with sashing strips.

gramajo 01-28-2013 05:31 AM

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My DD made this quilt for me using Andrea T. Funk's "How to Make a Too Cool T-shirt Quilt". She found it on Amazon. She did not use a stabilizer. She used a ball point needle and quilted it on her mid-arm with clear monopoly thread.[ATTACH=CONFIG]391276[/ATTACH]

thequiltinmum 01-29-2013 05:29 AM

T-shirt quilt help
 
I prefer to use Pellon's woven fusible. It is easier to work with and you still have a nice soft quilt. You can also use the the lightest weight non-woven fusible from Pellon. http://thequiltinmum.com/ If you need further help please go to my website.

thequiltinmum 01-29-2013 05:34 AM

I love this t-quilt pattern! You did an awesome job!
http://thequiltinmum.com/

Yardbird 01-31-2013 11:43 AM

I use 906F Pellon (Hobby Lobby) to fuse to the back of the t-shirts. I cut out different sized blocks divisible by 4, example 12 1/2 x 12 1/2, 16 1/2 x 12 1/2. If all blocks are divisible by 4 you can always fit them together in a random pattern no matter how small or how big. I fill in the blank spots with coordinating fabric which helps stabilize the top, add an inside border, sashing. Use warm and natural batting and 100% cotton coordinating fabric on back. the result is a random pattern of shirts. I would post a pic but I'm new to this board and I don't know how!


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