Need help with quilt pattern please
#1
My daughter-in-law lost her father several years ago but she has all of his western shirts with snap fronts which are many. She would like to have lap quilts or wall hangings for herself, brother and mother out of these shirts. Does anyone have an Idea how to make quilts or a pattern maybe with using the complete front of the shirt in a block.
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If you want to use the fronts without cutting them in squares I agree that sewing the front closed and applique. You could make a lg square and the fill in around that with squares or stripes of matching and contrasting material. May even working the material from the back and sleeves into it. Hope this helps.
Paula, Utah
Paula, Utah
#8
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I have made pillowcase out of pretty sweatshirts when my mother passed and each on in the family received a pillow.
If you make quilts out of the whole shirt, be careful of the snaps when quilting, or just tie the quilts.
If you make quilts out of the whole shirt, be careful of the snaps when quilting, or just tie the quilts.
#9
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Quilters Newsletter for December/January, 2011, page 21, references a letter regarding a woman who quilted Western shirts for her father. While it does not specifically address a quilt, the article might be helpful to you. Also, there are patterns for T-shirt quilts you might could review and adapt to your project.
#10
You could applique part of the collar and shirt front onto some plain blocks, use the rest of the shirts to piece 4 patches for alternate blocks. If any fabric is left, piece it for part of the backing. :D:D:D
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