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12-14-2010, 01:29 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by Phyl
I saw a fabulous quilt made from the shirt pockets. Each pocket was sewn onto a square and the squares were sashed into the quilt.
I'm making some kid's quilts for donation and I'm using the pockets for labels. I can print the info on the pocket, sew the pocket on the back of the quilt, and then stuff a small stuffed toy in the pocket.
12-14-2010, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by sewingmom3
I was able to buy a stack of 8" squares of shirting fabric that I will use for boy baby quilts and who know what else for only $6.50
12-14-2010, 07:14 AM
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I have been so busy trying to build a small stash..I found that when I wanted to practice making circles or any other pattern I wanted to try before incorperating it into a huge project...I couldn't bare to cut up and practice on any of the precious fabric I've collected so far... So I started digging through closets for shirts/sheets and anything else I could find around the house to practice on lol...
I'd definitley save a few of those shirts for practice material if you don't like the idea of cutting up any of your stash...
I'd definitley save a few of those shirts for practice material if you don't like the idea of cutting up any of your stash...
12-14-2010, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
Shirts can yield 1 1/2 yards fabric, or more. If you choose to do a quilt from them, you will have more than one when you finish.
If you have a men's shelter near you, perhaps you could choose the shirts you want in a quilt, and share the windfall with the shelter.
If you have a men's shelter near you, perhaps you could choose the shirts you want in a quilt, and share the windfall with the shelter.
12-14-2010, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jayelee
I was given about thirty cotton men's dress shirts for my husband but they are too big for him. Can I cut these up and make a quilt out of them. Many of them look like they have never been wore. They are a mans xl big and tall. Although dh is five eleven he only wears a large and that is a little loose so he suggested that I use them in a quilt alot of material there
12-14-2010, 02:03 PM
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Go ahead. Several of us cut 6" squares out of twenty some long sleeve shirts for a friend whose husband passed away and she asked that we do this for her. We had more than enough to make four very large snuggle quilts for the grandchildren and a large queen size quilt for her (as a surprise). They were med to large size shirts. We even used the pockets...She hid small gifts in them before giving them to the grandchildren. She loves her memories they bring back when looking at them.
12-14-2010, 04:25 PM
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I saw a handbag a few days ago made from shirts. They used the front of the shirt, including the pocket and collar for each Main side. The collar and front placket were sewed down. More of the shirt was used for the sides. Wished I'd bookmarked the pattern.
12-14-2010, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by catmcclure
Originally Posted by sewingmom3
I was able to buy a stack of 8" squares of shirting fabric that I will use for boy baby quilts and who know what else for only $6.50
Oh! What a great quilt. I've been waiting to find THE right pattern to use for all my (DEAR!!!) dearly departed mil's 100% cotton blouses. This pattern is perfect. I've shown it to my sis-n-law. It looks like "the one." THANKS for telling us about this.
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