Shirt quilt is done. I started this quilt last winter. I thought I would give sewing with second hand fabric for a quilt a try. I had been collecting shirts and started in. Cutting up the shirts is a lot more work then I thought it would be. And the fabric from one shirt to the next is not very consistent with the others. The main problem I had was one would be a lot more stretchier then what I'm used to. I love the homey homespun look of the quilt but doubt I would collect more shirts for future quilts. That said I will have to make one more to use up what I have left. A red white and blue one to use up all the red shirts I collected.
For a pattern I used a Dear Jane block H-1 Peek-a-boo if you have the book.
To stay with the thrifty theme of the quilt I used a old blanket as the batting. Machine quilted it with my sewing machine. I quilted circles in the centers of the blocks the meandering between the circles.
I used leftover pieces of shirts for the back and an orange shirt I cut up for the binding.
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I love the look of this piece and the practical frugal concept. I am always getting offers for old shirts etc....I think I'll give it a try. Thanks :)
It's great.That's recycling
This is beautiful!! I love it! It reminds me of quilts that my grandmother used to make. I really have to get that sewing machine out and practice some more so maybe one day I can do something as awesome as this.
it turned out beautifully! You have lots of patience!
Wonderful repurposing of the shirts with a stunning result. I love the pattern, too--nice secondary surprise pattern. I'll have to add that to my list of quilts to make!
what a great quilt!
Lizzie
Love it! I have been collecting shirts too and have started to cut out a tumbler quilt.
This is so pretty.
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I like this idea. Great results.
Lizzy what a great recycling
idea! It came out beautiful!
Also love the back!
Lin
What a great job! working with shirts can have it own challenges, this quilt looks terrific and I love the way the back turned out.
I am really intrigued by your thrifty project of quilting with old shirts and a blanket for batting. I really like like how the pieced back looks too. It is really turning out beautifully! Thanks for sharing your ideas.
I really like this quilt! A warm, home-y feel to it. And the back is perfect - both for the quilt and the concept. I love all those plaids!
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