Hi, it's been awhile since I've been on my blog...the last time I was putting my new work station together. Well, it's all done and love it...now on to other projects....This is my grandson Ben, with his new quilt. A few weeks ago he came to me and was telling me he had seen the 'coolest' quilt made with teeshirts. He wanted to know if I could make one for him. I had see a teeshirt quilt when we lived in Iowa. I thought it was really 'neat' (can you tell the age difference? cool vs neat) anyway, I said 'sure I can do it'. See I've alway believed and have a motto: 'there is nothing I can't do' somethings better than others...I'm alway willing to try, this shouldn't be too hard...so he gathered his teeshirts and I started cutting them up, getting them ready for the quilt. I went to Joann fabric (had to come back home for the coupon) and found the cutes material for the front of the quilt. It is black with little blue stars....of course our Joanns didn't have enough material so the sales girl called other stores and found 6 yards in Montana. I asked them to send it to our store....(I had to pay for the shipping which ate up most of my coupon savings) anyway, a week later I got the material..(not a full 6 yards of course)..after looking at the material I decided that it was too busy to be both front and back so I made a change and did the back in black. I really like the change. 
I started with the teeshirts that Ben decided he wanted for his quilt. Logos and saying were on both sides of some of the shirts, and even on some of the sleeves. I used them all. I ended up with 25 different shapes and sizes. Bulit them up to the size of 15"x 15" square after sewn together.
I always lay my quilts out on the floor so I can see what they will look like...the top was sewn together.. I like to had stitch the edging. I use a blind stitch, I just like the look. I tied it in black. This quilt is 6'x6' (Ben is, I think 6'4")
I started with the teeshirts that Ben decided he wanted for his quilt. Logos and saying were on both sides of some of the shirts, and even on some of the sleeves. I used them all. I ended up with 25 different shapes and sizes. Bulit them up to the size of 15"x 15" square after sewn together.
I always lay my quilts out on the floor so I can see what they will look like...the top was sewn together.. I like to had stitch the edging. I use a blind stitch, I just like the look. I tied it in black. This quilt is 6'x6' (Ben is, I think 6'4")
Footnote:Ben's friend, Colin, had seen the quilt on Facebook and now he wants me to make him a quilt too...and yes, I'm going to...he's getting all his teeshirts together and over to me...Both these boys will be off to college in a month...It's the least I can do...they're great guys!!!
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I love this!! i have never quilted but wonder how you adhere the tshit to the quilt.
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Valerie
This is so awesome--your grandson is an adorable model :). I've never made one of these (yet), but the kids get soo many t-shirts it makes a lot of sense. Great job! I'd love it if you'd link up with Fabric Fun Thursday.
ReplyDeleteLois, it's wonderful. What a wonderful treasure and keepsake. Great project and thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love tshirt quilts and yours is wonderful! Ben is a lucky boy!
ReplyDeleteGreat job, and nice story! Tshirt quilts are a lot harder than they look, aren't they? If you like sewing, check out my free podcast on itunes.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I want one for myself!!
ReplyDeleteit was on twilight: eclipse, but awesome!! i want one too!!
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Oh, I love the quilt. I have been going to make one (or more) of these. You gave me inspiration. I too am a Grandma, and I love creating things for them. Thanks for sharing. karie @ karieschiccreations
ReplyDeleteI am here from blog hopping. I love your quilt, and have been thinking of trying to make myself one out of all my Survivor Race for the Cure t-shirts. So just wanted you to know I liked your quilt! :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I have to say, you are amazing. And, you have a very handsome and spoiled grandson. But isn't that what grandma's do? I am so interested in making one of these, but I am not a real great sewer. My daughter will be a senior this year and she has t-shirt out the you know what. It sure makes a great keepsake.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that. Love it.
Brooke
I love it! Great wearable memories! I hope to make something like that out of my daughter's baby clothes one day.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through Funky Junk Interiors. I saw this quilt entry and had to check it out because my sister wants to do a jersey quilt for my niece. Once I clicked on your blog, I realized we're practically neighbors! We're over here in Spokane! This is a lovely quilt and I'm going to send my sister your link so she can get some ideas! I can see why your Grandson loves it so much!
ReplyDeleteYou're so Cool and Neat! Love this idea!! I have been in many theater productions and saved all my shirts. I've moved several times and each time I can't get rid of the shirts. This will definitely be the best way to "move" them around. I love it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift, and what a special thing to share between the two of you! I love this idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Sew Super Sweet earlier, I appreciate the visit!
Have a great week!
LOVE these! Well done on all different t-shirts! I think it's great, too. Thanks for sharing ... I've posted a link.
ReplyDeleteCan I call you grandma Lois, :) Thank you, he he . Again, I love this so much, and your grandson and his friend are so lucky that they have you to make such an awesome keepsake for them. I still have tshirts from when I was in school, and think that I can finally take them out of hiding, and make a quilt too. How fun.
ReplyDeletePlease share this as well, if you can, **Amaze me August**, I would really LOVE to have you.
Bella :)
Oh and your blog, is super cute, everything is organized, pretty background, you got it all, don't tell me you do this all too. I am so happy I found you!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a WONDERFUL day, Grandma Lois
Bella:)