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Adorable and perfect for a little boy!!!
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Love it, great job!!
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Billswife99's quilt is nice...nice...nice!!! I really like it!....and lucky you....don't forget to show pics when you make your quilt....I would love to see it!!!
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I have saved all my DH shirts and pick up many shirts from the thrift stores and estate sales. I check many of the blouses also. I found some blouses with cutwork and embroidery. Those are great for girl quilts and applique. If you don't cut into the applique but very close around it, it can be a great addition to a quilt.
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Love this!!!!
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This is fantastic and not only appropriate for a little boy. You are very clever and frugal.
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Perfect quilt and pattern. If he decides to hang on to it like so many do, this will definitely last through the years since it isn't a babyish fabric. Great idea.
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It's very handsome, love the pattern and the entire look.
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Originally Posted by quiltingloulou
(Post 6266978)
I love this quilt, so clean and refreshing. I have been sitting here this morning unpicking some of the shirts I got from a thrift shop. They are great.
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It's so lovely, I am a great believer in recyling fabrics and love stripes-- well done, Letty
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Very nice. The shirtings make it look like a little boy quilt.
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Great way to recycle old shirts, and they would be soft from many washings.
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very pretty!!
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absolutely perfect, I just love this baby boy quilt.
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I love this quilt, you did a great job.
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Love it, love it!
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Cute quilt! Neat idea using the upcycled fabrics. :)
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This quilt is great - I've yet to do this with shirts, but love the idea.
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It may be simple looking, but I like it a lot!:thumbup: You did a great job.
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Originally Posted by diamondee
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I find it is quicker to cut the seams off. Bonnie Hunter has a great youtube video on deboning a shirt. She does one shirt in about 7 minutes. time well spent I think. :)
Thank you for all the sweet compliments! You guys are just the best here. I can't wait to finish something else and post it here. What a great place this is!! |
Oh, how cute!
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Perfect. Really nice effect.
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This is recycling at its best! Well done this is such a soft cozy looking quilt.
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What a great quilt! Wonderful job.
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I love your little boy's quilt from men's shirts. You are so clever. Great job!
I tear the shirts apart like Bonnie Hunter also. I also buy 100 % cotton sheets for backing for quilts. I'm cheap and am having a hard time spending all that money on a yard of fabric. Making a quilt can really run into money these days. If you only make one quilt now and then, buying the fabrics wouldn't be so bad but when you have an addiction like I do, well..... I used one this week for the backing of a wall hanging I am doing... |
Your quilt is so perfect!!! I'll bet it's SO soft:) This idea is a keeper....bet lots of us want to make a similar quilt. Thanks so much for sharing:)
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You may call it simple........I call it great!!
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I love this pattern! Did you have a speed method of cutting / sewing the triangles? I am always looking for a quick method for patterns.
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This is wonderful!! Great idea for a little boy! I love your quilt.
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Originally Posted by Radiana
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It's perfect for a baby boy, great idea.
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that is awesome-very modern and yet warm and cozy,many thumbs up
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Great job! I love the pattern and how it works with the stripes.
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Love it...
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wow i love it very pretty quilt
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Wow your quilt is beautiful..love how soft it looks..
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Great idea and a really nice quilt for a little one. Now for the used neck ties???? How about a pattern for using some
lovely ties.?? Flo in NNY |
Striped shirts
Originally Posted by billswife99
(Post 6266922)
I just finished and delivered this one. I shopped every Goodwill and Salvation Army and thrift store in the county looking for blue striped shirts in 100% cotton. I have a hard time making quilts for baby boys. I can't applique and all the cute ones require that it seems. So this is what I came up with. Simple, but I like the way it turned out. I only used the front panel on the shirts so now I will have to come up with more ideas to use up the rest. It was cheaper at most places than buying yardage. The XL shirts have lots of fabric!! I may have to start looking at other used clothing in the future! Oh and it's super soft due to the fact the shirts have been washed so many times!
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