My children kept all their t-shirts through high school. Each had deep personal meaning and could never be recycled no matter how pilled and stained they became. Once kiddo went to college, however, they were never worn again. At last I had my Wicked Way! (Translation: T-shirt quilt.)
The eldest also had loads of hair ribbons, bandanas and other washable mementos. I decided to collage everything onto the quilt. The ribbons and bandanas are the foundation of the fringed border which my mother named Texas Mink. (Translation: Showy but not expensive.) The process took a few evenings but made the quilt so special.
It turned out so well I made another when she graduated college. I think my Texas Mink has improved.
Fret not; enjoy the day.
Ann
