Bluelady

I never knew about the rubberized parts of a T shirt causing issues. This is a great thread! Thank you!

MaryMo

Thank you all for the helpful hints. A friend gave me several t-shirts that have the rubberized printing a few years ago to make her a quilt. I completely failed with these t-shirts, trying several methods I thought would work ... even ruined an iron and ironing board cover. You've given me new methods and new hope to try again. Not sure if she still wants the quilt but I'm going to try anyway.

topper1

Not doing t shirt quilt..lol...researched on you tube..not for me. Love to read you ideas

kitah

I have made several T-shirt quilts for grandkids and have tied them all , some had rubberize fronts some were silky jerseys . always put a sashing between them . I didnt stablize the backs just put the T-shirt on the bottom and sashing on top to help from stretching. To me they are softer and cuddlely. I also put Minky on the back with no batting so they were so soft!! . I realize you can't do them on a long arm without stablizer and minky would probably be a problem too. I don't have a long arm so I had to improvize.

just janet

I hand quilted around the logo's, that's not easy either. I've made 4 of them, one for each grand-daughter. All of them really appreciate their quilts so it was worth it!

intoquilting

I have quilted through the logos on several t shirts and didn't have any problems.

bernamom

I just put fusible backing on all of the shirts and use a fleece backing, so I don't use batting. I just do a zig-zag or serpentine over the ditch. I have used all kinds of fabrics with all kinds of logos. They have held up well with heavy use.

Barb in Louisiana

I am not even doing a T-shirt quilt and found all the ideas very good. I'll know what to do if I ever have to do one.