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Forum: Main
12-09-2012, 08:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,575
Posted By kastolzm

I decided to SID for now. I think I may wait out...

I decided to SID for now. I think I may wait out the need to quilt the large squares and see how it holds up. I used the invisible thread for both top and bottom piecing. It was a little finagling...
Forum: Pictures
12-08-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,236
Posted By kastolzm

How did you actually quilt it? Thanks.

How did you actually quilt it? Thanks.
Forum: Main
12-08-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,575
Posted By kastolzm

If you're looking at the quilt picture. When I...

If you're looking at the quilt picture. When I mentioned using the diamonds pattern [I don't know what you call that in quilting terms]. When I made my sample diamond pattern, I used a ten inch...
Forum: Main
12-08-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,575
Posted By kastolzm

I was trying to avoid going through the faces of...

I was trying to avoid going through the faces of the Tee Shirts. If you look up Too Cool Tee Shirts you'll see loads of examples. The quilts look great when they are quilted, but I am not skilled...
Forum: Main
12-08-2012, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,575
Posted By kastolzm

Ok, picture is on its way. I have no idea what...

Ok, picture is on its way. I have no idea what "small felter to pounce in threads" means. I don't know what Suffolk puffs are either. LOL. I'm fairly new to quilting and self-taught. The quilt is...
Forum: Main
12-08-2012, 06:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,575
Posted By kastolzm

Well, the thing is since the squares aren't...

Well, the thing is since the squares aren't uniform the tails aren't either. So its more like a scattering of tails. When you say "tack" do you just mean a type of stitch that doesn't really go...
Forum: Main
12-08-2012, 05:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,575
Posted By kastolzm

To QUILT or TIE/TACK...that is the question...

Morning All, I have a Tee Shirt quilt I am finishing up on. I had Too Coo Tee Shirt quilts company finish the top for me and I am finishing the remainder of the quilt. I am using a polar fleece for...
Forum: Main
12-21-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,620
Posted By kastolzm

Thanks Ladies, I've done a bit of combining all...

Thanks Ladies, I've done a bit of combining all your ideas. What I've done, is cut fabric to fit a square, with an extended length on it. Then I am cutting fabric to fit the square opposite of the...
Forum: Main
12-16-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,620
Posted By kastolzm

Good grief...why didn't I think of doing...

Good grief...why didn't I think of doing that...laying the fabric underneath and tracing it out...whew. I'm putting it away for the night and will resume tomorrow...

Hoping to have this done by...
Forum: Main
12-16-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,620
Posted By kastolzm

What is satin stitch? Yes, I used pellow 911FF...

What is satin stitch? Yes, I used pellow 911FF fusible interfacing on the shirts.
Forum: Main
12-16-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,620
Posted By kastolzm

here is the whole thing. here is the whole thing....

here is the whole thing. here is the whole thing. the bull on bottom left is not sewn and I just right sided it up. The peach square to YOUR right is floating. And the two squares above the blue...
Forum: Main
12-16-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,620
Posted By kastolzm

No, I kept the margin close to the picture since...

No, I kept the margin close to the picture since I had SO many shirts to work with and they were all good shirts. So I left the the margin an inch off the picture with a 1/2" allowance. Maybe next...
Forum: Main
12-16-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,620
Posted By kastolzm

Pics...the up close pics are showing how the edge...

Pics...the up close pics are showing how the edge of a square is sewn completely to the edge. I think the answer to "fix" this is right in front of me but I don't know what to do. LOL.

Side...
Forum: Main
12-16-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,620
Posted By kastolzm

I have open spaces. But when I sewed the...

I have open spaces. But when I sewed the surrounding shirts together, I sewed straight to the edge of the shirt not leaving an allowance for the fill fabric. I am working with a 1/2" allowance. Let...
Forum: Main
12-16-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,620
Posted By kastolzm

Help - mosaic tee shirt quilt - need guidance!

Hiya All, I am a NEW quilter. I've started a mosaic Tshirt quilt of my parents Harley Davidson shirts. I wasn't able to find a pattern to follow for a mosaic tee shirt quilt. I asked around a few...
Forum: Main
12-16-2011, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,163
Posted By kastolzm

Zig Zag vs Hand stitch binding...?

Hiya, has anyone zig zag stiched binding rather than hand stitch? Thanks.
Forum: Main
12-16-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,859
Posted By kastolzm

Prewash fabric or not?

Hiya All, I am working on a tee shirt quilt, mosaic style. I am going to start adding in small squares to fill the gaps on the top layer. I'm using the same fabric that I am for the backing. Do I...
Forum: Main
12-15-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,471
Posted By kastolzm

I will have to try the Tricot next time. I am...

I will have to try the Tricot next time. I am using a regular cotton backing and a think batting, warm and neutral or soemthing but I don't know the specifics of it, Its about a 1/4 inch thick or so....
Forum: Main
12-14-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,891
Posted By kastolzm

very helpful!!!!! I am working on a tee shirt...

very helpful!!!!! I am working on a tee shirt quilt of Harley Davidson shirts for my parents. I think I am going to tie rather then quilt and do it backwards so the ties are on the back, not front....
Forum: Main
12-14-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,471
Posted By kastolzm

I am just trying to figure out what to do? tie or...

I am just trying to figure out what to do? tie or quilt. LOLOLOLOL. About 90% of the shirts I have are dark colors, then there is a handful of white or light heather grey, trying to figure out if I...
Forum: Main
12-14-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,471
Posted By kastolzm

Ok, I answered my own question with a little...

Ok, I answered my own question with a little online research. Now I am at another decision. If I individually quilt each square; do I do that once the whole top layer is sewn together? Or do I do it...
Forum: Main
12-14-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,471
Posted By kastolzm

You guys have been a great help. Sorry to bother...

You guys have been a great help. Sorry to bother with so many questions. I have blocks of all sizes since the shirt block size is based on the print on the front and the back. So, I am laying it out...
Forum: Main
12-14-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,471
Posted By kastolzm

Thanks Friends! I cut out squares last night. I...

Thanks Friends! I cut out squares last night. I have all sizes so I just measured for a 1/2 allowance and measured an inch off of every side of the patterns.

Do you guys suggest tying the quilt...
Forum: Main
12-12-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,471
Posted By kastolzm

Now the question is... Do I cut and fuse the...

Now the question is...

Do I cut and fuse the interfacing the same size as shirt or do I make ir larger/smaller? I can't seem to find a go-to pattern for a mosaic tee shirt quilt since you kinda of...
Forum: Main
12-12-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 18,471
Posted By kastolzm

YEA!!! This is what I bought!!!

YEA!!! This is what I bought!!!
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