Tee Shirt Quilt...I don't get it!
#21
I prepare my t-shirts by cuting up the sides and dutting the sleeves off. I then take a clear piece of plexaglass that measures 14"x14" I measured and marked the center. I then place the clear plexaglass over the center of the t-shirt. That way I can see just what I will see when the square is finished. I do use fisable web to the back before making that finial cut. I have had good luck with that. You could also do the same with a piece measuring 12"x12" Hope this helps. Have fun!
#23
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all nice looking t-shirt quilts!
i like mine with the shadow effect..
a tutorial of sorts..
https://picasaweb.google.com/strut526/TShirtQuiltsMay2011?authuser=0&feat=directlink]https://picasaweb.google.com/strut52...eat=directlink[/url]
i like mine with the shadow effect..
a tutorial of sorts..
https://picasaweb.google.com/strut526/TShirtQuiltsMay2011?authuser=0&feat=directlink]https://picasaweb.google.com/strut52...eat=directlink[/url]
raggedy one..my first
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shadow (was supposed to be! lol)
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#24
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I cut the front of my daughter's t-shirts to 12 1/2 inch squares, used iron on interfacing, used sashing and cornerstones around each square. Used the large writing, names, etc., that were on the backs of the t-shirts for the quilt back art. These were cut into various sizes with sashing, but no cornerstones.
#27
As everyone has said, there are different ways to make one. I just a book/pattern with template included at a quilt show that I want to try. It is called "Memories to a "T": The Perfect T-Shirt Quilt." There are different layouts and directions. I saw the demo at the show and it looks easier than the one I did previously. She has a website: http://crookednickel.com/memories.html
#30
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Originally Posted by NancyBelly
I want to make one of these and I have my supplies and shirts ready to go but I don't get how to make all the squares the same size. The designs on the shirts are different sizes so I'm stuck. Do I cut the designs out in a square then fuse the interfacing on? The designs won't be centered and some are too big or too small to be the same size.
What am I missing here??
What am I missing here??
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