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Recycled men's shirts
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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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It's beautiful!
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I love this little quilt--looks so soft and cuddly. Thanks for sharing.
I saved my FIL's shirts after his death. My 9 yo GD and I made a quilt from some of them and gave it to my SIL for a memory quilt--backed it with flannel. She loved it. GD made the 4P units and I sewed the sashings on. Then we tied the quilt together. GD was the one to "gift" it to SIL. A special moment for both of them. A disappearing 9P or 4P would make really nice quilts from these fabrics--IMHO. |
Very nice. I do look a cotton clothing, if the fabric is near new I may just buy it and use it. Some are real treasures
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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 perfect for a baby boy, great idea.
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Beautiful Quilt!
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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Absolutely lovely! I'll be looking at the men's shirts at Goodwill now.
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Great idea and so cute.
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Totally AWESOME!!! Way to go, girl!!!
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perfect fabrics, perfect patten, perfect quilting for it! I'm sure the recipient(s) were tickled!
I've made a couple of quilts out of men's shirts - once you cut them into the same dimensions as store bought pre-cuts... the possibilities are endless! Looking forward to seeing more of your work! |
very nicely done... i love your design.
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Beautiful quilt you made from the shirts and I'm sure it will be loved by the recipients! I'm all for recycling!
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Excellent job!
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Now that's thinking around the corners and back again! I love this quilt! and you did a fab. job on it!
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Fabulously upcycled....
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I love the clean crispness of men's shirtings. Your quilt is a wonderful example of making use of shirtings.
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This is a great quilt--love the hues !
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I like the nice soft look of the quilt.
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Supper. Love the way you quilted it. BrendaK
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Very nice and creative...love it.
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Love it!!!!!!!!
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I love this baby quilt! Beautifully done!
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What a great idea, it is prefect for a little boy.
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What a great idea. The quilt is perfect for a baby boy.
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I like it a lot Jenell! Soft colors and a simple pattern with your echo quilting!
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awesome work
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I would never have expected such a lovely quilt from men's shirts. You have an eye for putting them together.
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Love it! The perfect quilt for a little boy.
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Great quilt.
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Very nice & cool looking for a new baby boy. Beautiful job & nice pattern.
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I really like it a lot, you did a great job.
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Oh that came out nice.
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I really love what you have created, looks so fresh, boylike as well as soft and cuddly. Great job.
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Cute, clever, wonderful! Great use of recycled clothing. You have inspired me! Thanks for sharing.
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That is sooooo nice. What a way to recycle.
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That's a wonderful idea for using the shirts. And your triangles and points are so perfect!
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That is a hansome little quilt. I'm sure it will be cherished for years by the little guy.
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Thanks for posting. Just took a class to do a simple quilt. Between that class and your post I want to quilt anything that will hold still long enough! The possibilities with your quilt are endless. Now if I can just run the vac and do the dishes so I can spend the rest of the day in my sewing room!!!!
Thank you for a wonderful something to think about while I do less energizing stuff. Magnificent. Creative! Pat |
Very nice.great idea using the shirts
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