I really appreciate all of your suggestions on how to finish/quilt this one. I decided to go with grey thread with straight line quilting at an angle across the quilt.
For the back I used a soft green flannel sheet. I know some quilting purists who would never consider using a sheet as backing - but I honestly don't see anything wrong with it. I've seen some adorable quilt backings made from sheets - kids quilts especially.
This was my first T-shirt quilt and I learned a few things along the way.
1. I typically don't pre-wash fabrics before quilting - however, I should have pre-washed my sashing fabric. The reason is because the T-Shirts have all be washed so many times and had no "shrink" left in them.
2. When making a quilt using T-Shirts previously worn by a
Now I'm off to work on another unfinished project from my "to do" pile!
Thanks again for all your suggestions! Pin It
12 comments:
Looks great Heidi, It sure does feel good crossing things off that to do list, doesn't it....
I had to laugh at your "active teenager" comment. Congratulations on a beautiful quilt!
That's great. My daughter wants me to make one for her, but I just haven't had the "want to" yet. Maybe sometime.
Turned out wonderfully!!!
This came out great! Did you use interfacing on the knit? LOL on 2!
that is FANTABULOUS!!! makes me want to dig out all the tshirts i can find. :)
It looks great and I know it will be loved.
Love it!!! I've always wanted to try to make a T-Shirt quilt!!! Personally I love the idea of the sheet backing....Thanks for sharing.
Great job!!! Love the way you quilted and that's a good tip about the Lavender spray!
it turned out great. i love the grey thread and the way you quilted it. i also love your hint about ironing on t-shirts, now that is a good thing to keep in mind!!
Great job!! I had to giggle at your #2 suggestion though! :)
oh wow...you out did yourself...this is very nice.
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