This is another project I worked on this summer during my blogging hiatus. A dear friend of mine lost her husband to cancer. These quilts were made for his daughters from his favorite T-shirts.
I've never made a T-Shirt quilt before, and I have say this is one of the most labor intensive projects I've ever done. I used an entire bolt of SF-101 to interface the shirts. Of course I did this during a heat wave... I was literally sweating over a hot iron.
Fitting all the pieces together was a bit like putting together a puzzle. I tried to keep them to consistent widths and the height in multiples of 3". This was definitely one where I was thankful for my design wall!
Huge thanks to my friend Jane for letting me use her longarm to quilt these. I used a big loopy scribble and was able to get them both done in a day.
As usual these got dragged around while I hand tacked the binding. I don't know what people who don't quilt do with all those random wait around times. I go crazy without something to keep my hands busy!
I backed these with some snuggly flannel. It's almost like a hug... I know nothing can ever replace their Dad but I hope these are a warm reminder of him.
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Finish it Up Friday by
Crazy Mom Quilts.
Quilt Stats:
Finished quilts are 68" x 70"
Fabrics: Sashing and Binding
FSDS Cosmic Blue. Backing
Mammoth Flannel Checkerboard - Ocean.
Batting:
Quilter's Dream Cotton Select.
You did an AWESOME job on these T-quilts!! I've made 15 or more over the past 20 years. I never would have known that you weren't an old pro!
ReplyDeleteOh my Alice, those are wonderful! So very sorry that you had occasion to make these quilts but based upon the t-shirts, looked like he led an interesting life! I have learned what a powerful thing a quilt can be. I am sure these will be cherished.
ReplyDeleteMemory quilts are incredibly comforting to those left behind. I'm sure the girls will love this reminder of their Dad, and love you too for doing this for them.
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