Since this was a gift for her musically inclined son, my client requested no social sharing until after Christmas. Now I can share the whole quilt - hope you're not tired of seeing t-shirt quilts!
This quilt measures 73" x 98", which is just a smidge bigger than the recommended 71" x 96" for an extra-long twin bed. Sashing and borders bring the quilt to size, as I had 9 shirts with large logos and 6 shirts with narrow logos to work with.
To start the design process, I laid out the shirts on a sheet marked off with four measuring tapes of the quilt size. The above is the first layout round. As I worked, fusing sheer weight fusible, trimming to size, and adding sashing for a row construction method, I moved a few shirts around for this final layout.
Then I switched to both block and column construction, as the 6 shirts in the lower half can't be put together in a row.
And that's part of the fun of t-shirt quilts - figuring out how to put them together. Just a bit of creativity and the need to remember to add a 1/2" seam allowance are all that's needed. For more information, check out the T-Shirt Quilt Hints and Tips post, which goes over more fine details on t-shirt quilt construction.
With the top complete, I messaged the client about thread choices, either a purple or grey, which are both dribbled onto the quilt to see what they look like.
She kept her first choice, which was the purple. Turned out to be a great choice, especially with the musically related pantograph, Bebop.
Because this quilt is so large, I didn't dare take it outside for a full size photo. Instead, it's back on a sheet on the floor,
looking fabulous, even with sunlight streaming onto it! She was very happy, and looks forward to seeing on her son's bed.
And some fun facts: this quilt used 6.5 yards of sheer weight fusible, 10 yards of fabric, including the back, and 2.5 yards of batting. Yes, quilts take a lot of material. But it is possible to keep that to a minimum, especially if there are a lot of shirts - check out the LinkedIn t-shirt wall hanging.
Have I inspired you to try a t-shirt quilt? Go ahead, jump in!
Happy Quilting!
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That is gorgeous! I was adding up the costs of your materials in my head and wonder what do you charge for making a t-shirt quilt?
ReplyDeleteI remember putting my sons T shirt quilt together in a similar method as yours. It was fun but I don't really have a desire to make another. You did a fabulous job on it!
ReplyDeleteI love this one with the purple and the gray background fabric! You make it look so easy! I know I'll be coming to your blog for tips and ideas if I ever end up making one of these!!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! I sure do like the gray sashing and borders on this quilt. It really is the perfect shade to highlight the purple. I love the quilting pattern as well. I am certain your customer's son will be very, very happy with his quilt. I have one to start on in the new year for my great-niece who is graduating from high school in May. She was in gymnastics and now swimming and will have loads of t-shirts. It will be interesting to see the variety of colors I am anticipating. Happy New Year to you! ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE this t-shirt quilt. The purple and grey are perfect together!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely flawless and so beautiful I love purple anyway!
ReplyDeleteAnother awesome T-Quilt finish, Susan!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilt! Wow, purple thread, turned out amazing!
ReplyDeletePretty awesome! But no, I’m not inspired to construct a t-shirt quilt, as amazing as this one turned out.
ReplyDeleteHi again! Just wanted to thank you for linking up this week. I hope you are enjoying day one of the new year. ~smile~ Roseanne
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