t shirt quilts
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t shirt quilts
What kind of stabilizer do you use when making a T-shirt quilt? When you get it all put together can you quilt on top of the design? I am pondering and doing some research before starting one. Thanks for any advice.
#2
I like to use a non woven Pelon. I get it on sale at Joann's Fabrics for 99 cents a yard. I like the lightweight kind. I use steam to press it on. I want to make sure that it is fused really good before I cut the blocks.
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I had the same question earlier this year and the quiltingboard gave me a lot of good advice in this thread:
[h=1]Thread: Lighter weight TSHIRT quilt:interface and backing suggestions[/h]
[h=1]Thread: Lighter weight TSHIRT quilt:interface and backing suggestions[/h]
#4
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Location: San Joaquin Valley, California
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I have always used pellon #911, I use a wet cloth to really get a strong fuse to the shirt fabric. I sew over the letters and pictures with no trouble..unless there is some heavy picture..
#9
I've made 10 t-shirt quilts and have used Pellon 911 for all of them. I pick up up about 10 yards at a time when JoAnn has a 99-cent sale on it. One of the only things I ever buy at JoAnn's. Easy to quilt the top once it's done.
#10
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Location: kansas
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For cutting shirts--I first whack off the neck & sleeves, then once I've figured out the design, I do a rough cut of approximate size and stablize, then cut a 3rd time with exact measurements. Good luck! Just agreed today to do a donation t-shirt quilt for the local high school band who is going to the Rose Bowl next year.
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