This is the quilt that was given away after the Laurier Loop race during the Wilfrid Laurier University Homecoming weekend. It is made with t-shirts from a variety of races organized by Run Waterloo. The border colours are that of the university.
I can't take credit for making it. There is a lovely lady in Elmira, Ontario who makes all the race quilts. Most of the races offer a quilt prize which is usually given by a random drawing.
My mom will soon be making a t-shirt quilt for a friend. Since neither of us have any experience making one, i am turning to my readers for any suggestions. Please leave a comment or a link to post showing a t-shirt quilt that you own or have made.
3 comments:
Hi Heather,
Beautiful Quilt! Love border colors. Sorry I can't help with your t shirt project. I've always wanted make one, but have never attempted it. Have a great day!
I have quilted several Tshirt quilts including this one for a fireman.
It is wise to use a very lightweight fusible on the knit squares to stabilize their stretchiness, and a very lightweight batt because these can get very heavy. Sashing is not mandatory depending on the number of shirts and the desired size of the finished quilt. Not a difficult process, the original cutting of the shirts is a bit time consuming.
Here is the link for the fireman's quilt.
http://ros-the-quilter.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-fireman-quilt.html
I've never tackled a t-shirt quilt. That one is really well done. Great border idea. Thanks for hosting the link-up.
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