Im sure you will enjoy the class when you are able to take it.

I have been making these since before there was patterns and classes. I developed my own process. I dont use any fusible web. I construct it similar to the quilt as you go technique, so, when I put the last row on, Im done. No more quilting, just add the binding.

The t-shirts hold up well to use and laundering without any stablizer.

However, if you are going to make it like a traditional quilt and then have it quilted, you will need the stablizer.

Let me know if you want directions to my process....

Judy

Judy-What a great story about this quilt. I am so glad you were able to salvage it from the fire and remake it. I think I like it even better now. Your daughter must really appreciate you making this quilt for her twice.

jstitch: Your quilt is so neatly done, I am interested in learning your method. Thanks for your offer to share. :D :D :D

See if this makes any sense to you...

This is my process. Since I sometimes use small t-shirts I don't worry about the size of the block, you can add a border around the small ones to match the size of your other Ts.
You need to begin by washing your shirts. Cut away the parts you want to use. Be sure to leave some seam allowance around the design.
I dont use any fusible web and the quilts have held up to use and washing fine.
Piece the rows together using a sashing between t-shirts. You can use shirts of varying length as long as the rows end up the same length. Make sure you have sashing on the ends of the rows as well.
Cut a strip of backing fabric the length of the finished piece + 4 inches all around.
Lay out the backing fabric wrong side up. Next lay on a piece of batting the same size as the backing.
Lay the t-short row on top of the batting and pin in place. Use plenty of pins to prevent shifting.
Now take it to your sewing maching and, using a walking foot, stitch the layers together "in the ditch" at the top and bottom of each t'shirt block. You are quilting as you go. Now add a lengthwise sashing on each side of the first row using the flip and sew technique, sewing through all layers.
On each subsequent row, only apply the lenghtwise sashing on the right hand side of the row.
Now sew the two rows together using by sewing the sashing from the first row to the left hand side of the second row, sewing through all the layers.
Turn the piece over, trim out one layer of batting from the sashing and the other layer to fit the sashing.
Trim the backing so the two pieces overlap by about 1/2 inch. Pin in place and hand stitch closed.
Continue with all the rows, trim and add your binding. You are done. No other quilting is required, but I have added some around the motifs for security and effect.

A few tips,,,,

When you pin the rows to the background/batting, pin at each corner and each side of every block . I used long straight pins.

Do all the quilting you want to do while it is just one row.

I used my walking foot for all the quilting.

Don't be afraid to stretch the T a little so it lays perfectly flat on your backing/batting. You dont want it to be baggy when done..


Oh yea, I used Hobbs 80/20 batting. You need to use a well bonded batting.


let me know if you have questions/comments

Judy

Fantastic

Love the quilt. You should rename it the Phoenix. Rebirth after the fire.

Wow! So glad you were able to save alot of it and redo it. Your new quilt is awesome....

I'm impressed that you were able to remake the quilt. Nice job!

I have a lot of my mother's t-shirts. She was a marathon runner and got a tee shirt every time she ran in race. Anyway, I have been planning to make t-shirt quilts for my sisters and your way seems a bit easier than using interfacing. My question is what do you use for the sashing?

That is so great you were able to salvage it. It's lovely.