T Shirt Quilts

I have to share the story of Kassandra and her T Shirt quilt.

Step 1:  the box arrived in the mail.

The T shirts arrived and they were so beautifully folded.  She had every shirt marked exactly what she wanted in her quilt.  This girl is organized!

 

Step 2:  Kassandra didn't want anything to detract from the shirts and they were a lot of different colors.  Her choice of coordinating colors:  Black and White.  This was a first for me and it worked great.

Step 3:  I interfaced all the T shirts and did a trial layout to get a feel of what would fit where.  Kassandra had a lot of shirts and I wanted to use them all if possible.

 

 

Step 4:  I combined the sashing fabrics with the T shirts, moved things around a little and I had

A FINISHED T SHIRT MEMORY QUILT!

Step 5:  I received the most thoughtful letter from Kassandra and I just had to share it with you.  This really made my day!

Barb,

"This quilt is beyond perfect; it is everything I had hoped for and so much more.  I don't think you have any idea how very much this means to me.  You did an awesome job and certainly have a vision for this sort of thing.

Although it sounds sort of cheesy, all of these T-shirts were associated with memories for me.  Although I know that high school will by no means be the best part of my life, there were a lot of things that I enjoyed, and I know I really built a strong base for myself there, from which I'm sure I will be more comfortable off at school.  I'm sure one day when I'm missing some home-cooked meals I'll stare at it longingly and it will be a great comfort.

When my sister had the idea I was beyond excited.   My T-shirts were getting worn out but I was too sentimental to get rid of them.  At first we considered, being the crafty people that we are, attempting to make it ourselves, but I quickly nixed the idea, not wanting our first half-cocked attempt to ruin my T-shirts forever.  This was definitely a job for the professionals, and I could not have picked anyone better, nor would I ever go to anyone else in the future for something so important to me.

So thnk you Barb, from the bottom of my heart, I love this quilt more than I can put into words, and it means so very much to me.  You are truly a miracle worker.

With the upmost appreciation, always,"

Kassandra

How's that for appreciation from a HIGH SCHOOL girl who will be graduating this year!!!  Congratulations, Kassandra in whatever your future plans are.  I am sure you will go far. 

I will be teaching a T-shirt making class at the Quilt and Sewing Expo at UW Platteville this summer.

Check it out here:  http://www.uwplatt.edu/cont_ed/sewing_expo/index.html

Barb