- Cut out t-shirts using a cardboard rectangle as a pattern (mine was 13" X 17")
- Line back of each t-shirt rectangle with interfacing
- Lay out pattern you want for quilt out of t-shirt rectangles (I had enough for a oversize queen)
- Pin together columns of t-shirt rectangles and sew (1/2 -1" seam allowance)
- Pin together columns and sew to create your quilt top
- Find a piece of fabric large enough to cover back of quilt or made quilt double-sided
- Putting right sides of quilt and back fabric together, place batting on top of quilt side
- Sew around entire piece leaving 2 1/2 feet opening at bottom of quilt
- Turn quilt right side out, using hold at bottom of quilt
- Pin and topstitch around entire quilt (I used a 1/4" seam allowance)
- Sew across top and sides of each t-shirt rectangle to finish OR outline each design on t-shirt rectangle OR both OR tie each corned or t-shirt rectangle in place using yarn, etc. (It is really up to you how you want to finish it as each way will yield a different look.)
- Put on a bed and showcase your t-shirt memories!
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August 29, 2011
Quilting Time
Making a T-shirt Quilt (in steps):
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