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fred singer 06-09-2014 09:53 AM

terrific job

Prim Quilts 06-09-2014 10:06 AM

I am sure it will be well loved.

trolleystation 06-09-2014 10:13 AM

Making a t shirt quilt almost always ends with a surprise. You did a very nice job on this one.

wildyard 06-09-2014 10:24 AM

I think it's great and would call it done. Something to consider if you have a similar issue in the future: If I'm seeing correctly, not all the panels are that large and some have extra plain tshirt fabric to bring them to size. What I often do is make different sized rows. If some need that large a row, then I will have one row with large squares. That might be followed by a row of narrow squares where the design might only be 10 or 12". I don't feel like all the blocks have to be the same size in my quilts. If I have an extra single large block or 2, I might position them in the center of a row and use two smaller blocks on each side.

Just some things to think about if you don't want to deal with the extra length another time. I sure would leave this one as is tho, it's great and I'm sure it will be loved!

IBQUILTIN 06-09-2014 11:20 AM

Its wonderful. I have a dear friend that is over 6 foot tall and her brother is 6'7" When making quilts for them we have to tweak the pattern all the time so they can keep their feet covered.

bearisgray 06-09-2014 11:23 AM


Originally Posted by Jeanne S (Post 6749377)
Leave it as is and tell them it is a "2 person" couch throw!! Nicely done!

Best answer! And true!

madamekelly 06-09-2014 01:19 PM

I too am making an unusually long quilt, for a dear friend who stands 6'4", and her dearest wish is to have a quilt that she can tuck in, and still have it around her shoulders. Sometimes a quilt just needs to be a certain size and sometimes a 'quiltee' wants it that way. All I know is that my quilts never are exactly the size I aim for, and that is OK with me. Your quilt is gorgeous!

nwm50 06-09-2014 01:51 PM

That extra length is perfect....you know how some of us likes to cuddle and pull more up around our head?? Then the bottom would surely keep feet covered!!

Caswews 06-09-2014 03:25 PM

Very nice !! thanks for sharing ...

teacherbailey 06-09-2014 03:47 PM

I'm 6' tall and add length to almost every quilt. If mine look a little out of proportion, oh well....they are for ME! Yours looks fine and includes all of the great collection of shirts, so I say, "Leave it be, and it will be longer than usual---and that is just FINE!".


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