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mike'sgirl 07-15-2012 06:22 PM

I really like that! I think I might try it for my 15 yr ds. Gina

Linda58 07-15-2012 08:20 PM

Love it!!!

psailer 07-15-2012 09:44 PM

really nice quilt.. you did a great job... and he will love it and use it for years..

Bluelady 07-15-2012 10:11 PM

WOW! That is great! And what a cool way to find fabrics that he liked. I cant imagine my sons going with me to a fabric store, but, to go pick out a bunch of shirts.. SURE!

Blinkokr 07-16-2012 02:22 AM

Terrific job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day
Ellen

Ms Grace 07-16-2012 04:32 AM

Thank you ladies.
It was a fun quilt to make.
It is made from 2.5" strips. The blocks finished up around 13.5".
Not exactly sure how many shirts we actually used. We collected shirts for a couple of months until I thought I had enough. When I took the shirts apart for cutting the strips, I used "only" the backs of the shirts. I tried to buy the largest shirts we could find (more fabric!) The backs were bigger than a fat quarter!
I still have the 2 fronts, 2 sleeves, and cuff & collar pieces to make another quilt.
I wanted lots of different colors, so if I had to guess, I probably had 10 -12 shirts. (lights & darks total)
We waited and went every Sunday, it was .99 day.:) I used blue fabric that's been in my stash for years along with extra log cabin blocks from the front to make the back. No extra $$$ there. I already had the batting too.
So, it was pretty cheap to make. But, now I think I'm addicted to hunting for more shirts.
I love the cozy look of the plaids.:thumbup:

Delta 07-16-2012 05:05 AM

what a wonderful idea for a memory quilt also. very nice.

PenniF 07-16-2012 08:04 AM

Beautiful ! You've not only made him a wonderful quilt, but a memory to treasure........hmmmmm.....wonder if my hubby would miss any of those shirts that are way in the back of his closet?????

BizzieLizzie 07-16-2012 09:06 AM

Absolutely stunning! Love the plaid fabrics and the colours are gorgeous.

solstice3 07-18-2012 08:02 AM

great job and congrats on his color sense


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