Suggestions/Ideas for making quilt out of school t-shirts?

[RKW216]

Afternoon all,
I have a large box of t-shirts that my daughters gave to me to make quilts for them. T-shirts from school activities. I'm still learning my way with quilting and trying to decide best way to make them. I am considering like a rag type or would a traditional large block be best? Any suggestions/ideas welcomed. Thank you.

[Patrice]

Re: Suggestions/Ideas for making quilt out of school t-shirts?

before you cut each one out you should attach stabilizer so it keeps the fabric from stretching and makes it easier to sew with. I would use an iron on. here is a site with directions and pictures on how to make one http://www.goosetracks.com/T-ShirtQu...tructions.html

[quiltingtrish]

Re: Suggestions/Ideas for making quilt out of school t-shirts?

Make sure you use a pressing cloth on TOP of the t'shirts when you press them. The ink could lift right off if you don't. Ask me how I know. POOF! And the design is gone.

Hugs,

[Dragonfly]

Re: Suggestions/Ideas for making quilt out of school t-shirts?

Here is a link to a quilt that was posted here on the forum that uses a large block layout, I think it was very successful, the quilt turned out great.
http://forum.missouriquiltco.com/sho...My-first-quilt

[mlt150]

Re: Suggestions/Ideas for making quilt out of school t-shirts?

Hello,

I am the one that posted my T-shirt quilt and thanks to everyone for the nice compliments ans encouragement. I am new to sewing and quilting so this was a big project for me, but with the help of a class at my local quilt shop I put together my first quilt.

I washed all my shirts and then folded them on the bed to figure out how I wanted to design the quilt. I ended up with 12 shirts and made an orange block I for the University of Illinois.
I made my squares 16 inches, sashing was 2 1/2 and conerstones were 2 1/2 inches, but not necessary. I put stabilizer on which is a must for the stretchy T-shirts.

I could post the directions I was given at class if you would like.

I am going to try to post my quilt.

Good luck-you can do this if I can!!

Dianne