Suggestions on how to make this a square block

[AlohaSandy]

Working on this T-shirt quilt and need to make this into a square block pls any suggestions I’ve been racking my brain on this. Mahalo

[Quiltfreestyle]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

That's one of the nicest T-shirts I've seen, so evocative of Hawaii. The only thing I could think of would be to use some of the parts you cut off to fill in the arm/neck hole so you can cut a square. or maybe cut a free form shape or oval & back it with a contrasting colored square ….
Sorry I cant come up with a better idea, but probably someone will
Be sure to post a pic when its done,

[LauraP]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

cut it as a half triangle and use a contrasting fabric for the other half

[GrammaBabs]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

Sashing... that's my go to when trying to use odd shapes...

[grammaterry]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

I think you have enough to cut it diagonally along the running guy and then turn the opposite piece and stitch it like a HST. Maybe put a strip down thru it like a lattice quilt

[Patty J]

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My first thought was to turn it into an applique--Not sure how, but worth thinking about.

[BethB]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

When I did my T-shirt quilt, there were a couple of shirts that posed similar problems. The solution closest to your problem would be to cut the design out with an edge to turn under. Then cut a piece of t-shirt material into a square or rectangle big enough for the design to fit. Then treat it like an appliqué. I did this with a piece off a shirt that was not big enough --- just appliquéd it (by machine) onto a larger piece of t-shirt fabric that was the size I needed. Good luck

Nancy

[Deegles]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

Make your square on point over the image. That should capture the man, the title, and the underfoot writing.

[AlohaSandy]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

Make your square on point over the image. That should capture the man, the title, and the underfoot writing.

What do you mean on point?

[AlohaSandy]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

I think you have enough to cut it diagonally along the running guy and then turn the opposite piece and stitch it like a HST. Maybe put a strip down thru it like a lattice quilt

That might just be a possibility going to give that a try will let you know thanks for suggestions

[AlohaSandy]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

When I did my T-shirt quilt, there were a couple of shirts that posed similar problems. The solution closest to your problem would be to cut the design out with an edge to turn under. Then cut a piece of t-shirt material into a square or rectangle big enough for the design to fit. Then treat it like an appliqué. I did this with a piece off a shirt that was not big enough --- just appliquéd it (by machine) onto a larger piece of t-shirt fabric that was the size I needed. Good luck

Nancy

Nancy thksnbut she wants the lettering also to be in the block???

[surfergirl]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

Hi Sandy, surfergirl here. Tilt your head to the right and look at the image, do you have enough fabric to the right to cut a square, sort of on point but not really, he would be on the bias and almost look like he might be going upstairs. ooops looked a it again that won't work. I go with the others that said about cutting diagonally close to his back, and then do a half square triangle block using the rest of shirt.

[MHG Winnower]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

Applique it to a background of mountains and them cut it into the square.

[AlohaSandy]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

Hi Sandy, surfergirl here. Tilt your head to the right and look at the image, do you have enough fabric to the right to cut a square, sort of on point but not really, he would be on the bias and almost look like he might be going upstairs. ooops looked a it again that won't work. I go with the others that said about cutting diagonally close to his back, and then do a half square triangle block using the rest of shirt.

Thanks Surfergirl great hearing from you Happy New Year. Going to try different ways afraid to even cut this lol

[AlohaSandy]

Re: Suggestions on how to make this a square block

Applique it to a background of mountains and them cut it into the square.

It’s a really flimsy jersey fabric will it fray?? I have stabilized it also