Quilting a Tee Shirt Quilt
11-19-2013, 07:44 AM
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Quilting a Tee Shirt Quilt
I am going to have a lady quilt this Tee Shirt Quilt but I wanted to know if you quilt the block of the tee shirt or do you just quilt the sashing. I have looked at pictures but I cannot determine if the entire quilt was quilted or just on the sashing. Thanks for your help in advance.
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11-19-2013, 07:51 AM
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My friend Cindi has made several t-shirt quilts, and she quilts the t-shirts. On the most recent one she did, she fmq a different design in every shirt. It turned out really cool!
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11-19-2013, 08:09 AM
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The quilting density is totally dependent on the batting you use. The package will tell you the minimum distance between quilting lines. If you are taking it to a LA quilter she/he should have several batting types and be able to advise you.
11-19-2013, 08:10 AM
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Most battings require closer quilting than you can get with just doing the sashings. Warm and Natural allows quilting lines the farthest apart -- up to 10 inches. When quilting lines are too far apart, the batting will separate and bunch up after several washings. To keep the quilt intact and in good condition, you need to follow the guidelines that come with the batting and not allow quilting lines to exceed the max recommended for the batting.
11-19-2013, 09:31 AM
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If you don't quilt the t-shirt parts, they might sag/stretch. I have done several t-shirt quilts and found that any type of all over pattern (panto or straight line) does not detract from the t-shirt designs. It might be a bit funky looking if you are up close and personal, but from a distance 3-4' it won't be so visible.
11-19-2013, 10:18 AM
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I agree with dcamarote. You do need to quilt in the shirt. I would NOT let any large areas to NOT be quilted. These types of quilts are much heavier than the average quilt. You can outline any lettering or design but I would not stitch thru it. Also, I would NEVER use monofilament thread on a T-shirt quilt either because of the weight of the quilt. Good Luck !!
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