Nathan's T-Shirt Quilt

Hi there!  I'm not sure how a month passed so quickly without one single post...  We've been traveling quite a bit, so the blog and my sewing machine have taken a back seat.  I never did show you the t-shirt quilt I finished most recently, so here goes!

I added a 1.5" border and did a machine attached binding in black.

As usual, I quilted "in the ditch."

The backing is fleece, which gives the quilt the perfect weight and softness.  It was more difficult to work with than cotton or flannel, but it was definitely worth the trouble!

T-Shirt Quilt Progress

I've been working on this t-shirt quilt for a few weeks now, and I'm happy to say that I've finally made it through the most difficult part.  It's all downhill from here!  Here is the completed top...

Right now, it measures 50" x 70."

I took tons of pictures while making this quilt top.  Tons.  I plan on doing a series of posts on making t-shirt quilts in the near future, so be sure to check back soon! 

Finished!

Justin's quilt is complete!  This quilt is made from shirts from his time as a student and a teacher at SSHS.  I did my teaching internship at the same school, but I didn't get any shirts from it. ;)

This quilt is going to look great in his classroom!

So, that's one more t-shirt quilt down!  I hope you like it, Justin!

More T-Shirt Quilts!

Right now, I'm working on two t-shirt quilts.  Every time I make one, I find it more and more enjoyable.  There's something very satisfying about taking a person's old yet precious t-shirts and making them into something new and useful again.  I picture all the places they went with their owner, all the memories they hold.  I'm nostalgic that way.

Here is a preview of the first quilt.

The top of this one is almost complete.  It needs some borders, and then it will be ready to be quilted.

I'll post progress on the second one soon.  Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a great weekend!!

A Very Special T-Shirt Quilt

This is a memory quilt I made from the t-shirts of a wonderful young man who left us all too soon.  I can only hope that my work does justice to his memory.

This was such a special project for me, and I feel truly honored to have been able to do this for his family.

WIP Wednesday

Maybe you can relate to this.  I have far too many ideas of things to make and far too little time to get any of it done.  Sigh.  This week, I've been away from everything quilt related.  I have, however, spent some quality time with my husband's family at the beach.  I also read a book...which doesn't happen often!  This t-shirt memory quilt is the only project I have in progress right now, but it certainly is a special one.

More to come soon...