My first ever T-shirt quilt
05-05-2011, 12:01 PM
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Some of you have seen this as a WIP, but now I was able to get a pic of the whole thing. I didn't use fusible, I used the poly platform fabric from deconstructing bed ruffles. It was easy to work with, free and lightweight. I had no problem at all with the knit stretching. I stitched around the logos, etc. with the poly sandwiched between the t-shirt front and back sections.
I decided I wanted it warmer for our upstate winters so I added a fleece backing.
I am very pleased with the final product. It is donated for use in a fundraising event this weekend.
I decided I wanted it warmer for our upstate winters so I added a fleece backing.
I am very pleased with the final product. It is donated for use in a fundraising event this weekend.
It turned out to be a full size, I'd say
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Pieced fleece backing
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I used freehand random stars to quilt the top to the fleece backing.
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05-05-2011, 05:03 PM
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love it - that is on my list to do one day. i saved all of hubbys concert t-shirts to do this for him. one day i will surprise him with it! i guess i am a little afraid to tackle it- afraid of stretching and also afraid of ruining his t shirts that hold so many memores for him!
05-05-2011, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by earthwalker
What a fantastic quilt. I love how you get all these different elements and make them into such beautiful and unique pieces. You have a real gift for design - love your work.
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