tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post5045478277454930476..comments2024-03-26T06:53:42.873-05:00Comments on Fret Not Yourself: T-Shirt Quilt FinishedAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-66714650293966477072016-12-01T13:23:10.577-06:002016-12-01T13:23:10.577-06:00I found your blog when you linked to Cathy L's...I found your blog when you linked to Cathy L's. I've enjoyed looking at all the t-shirt quilts you've made. I'm always on the lookout for interesting settings. I offer a t-shirt quilt as a silent auction item at our Rotary golf outing. I figure one a year is enough for me. <br />Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-83519311144561282582016-11-19T16:32:20.856-06:002016-11-19T16:32:20.856-06:00T-shirts aren't too difficult once they are fu...T-shirts aren't too difficult once they are fused to interfacing. I use the lightest-weight, non-woven Pellon. There is a difference in the stretch of wovens and knits so I always use FMQ. The meander stitch helps keep the t-shirts from puckering (as it might if I'd used a walking foot.<br />I also start and stop stitching rather than cross the printed design. Piercing that plasticy material causes it to shred more quickly. <br />Are you planning to make one? Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-29063928313917502752016-11-18T14:37:59.645-06:002016-11-18T14:37:59.645-06:00Wonderful! I love the binding, it's perfect! W...Wonderful! I love the binding, it's perfect! Was it tricky sewing with t-shirts?Linda @ kokaquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942832808800906728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-21176625254705884752016-11-15T03:38:57.669-06:002016-11-15T03:38:57.669-06:00Thank you, Patty. You make these types of quilts, ...Thank you, Patty. You make these types of quilts, too, so you know how beloved they are by the recipients.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-27559903751972812572016-11-15T03:37:17.221-06:002016-11-15T03:37:17.221-06:00Thanks, Kaja. Those bits remind me of confetti the...Thanks, Kaja. Those bits remind me of confetti the way they break up the blocks. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-8405473769075567482016-11-15T03:34:43.727-06:002016-11-15T03:34:43.727-06:00These kinds of quilts can easily grow... like this...These kinds of quilts can easily grow... like this one. It was only supposed to be a throw. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-3089517020102492802016-11-14T18:52:17.199-06:002016-11-14T18:52:17.199-06:00Wow, 96", I never realize how big they are! I...Wow, 96", I never realize how big they are! It turned out beautifully, and I love that 30s print binding. I love mixing genres like that too, especially when they look like they were from the same collection! Great finish, and it seems plenty quick to me. :DMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596185668087389269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-65030834577749123632016-11-14T09:02:02.911-06:002016-11-14T09:02:02.911-06:00I really like how you have used the logos to cut a...I really like how you have used the logos to cut across the blocks or sashing: it stops things being too rigid and keeps the eye moving. I love the border with the circles and the binding fabric - once again you display that gift for mixing unexpected elements but balancing it all just right.Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-14728688610456872752016-11-14T08:33:05.161-06:002016-11-14T08:33:05.161-06:00The quilt turned out wonderful! I liked the way y...The quilt turned out wonderful! I liked the way you added the bits and pieces. I am sure it will be treasured!patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-39166102887187157602016-11-13T17:24:48.456-06:002016-11-13T17:24:48.456-06:00I love the mix, the 'serendipity' of the q...I love the mix, the 'serendipity' of the quilt that's what makes it art instead of a being stuffy and contrived.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-62781367547170509322016-11-13T08:43:58.896-06:002016-11-13T08:43:58.896-06:00Thank you, Nancy. I also think it breaks up the de...Thank you, Nancy. I also think it breaks up the design, makes it more random and spontaneous. Plus it adds a bit of "hide and seek" to the results.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-71636842455731563992016-11-13T08:40:03.116-06:002016-11-13T08:40:03.116-06:00What a lovely comment, Mary. New fabric and printe...What a lovely comment, Mary. New fabric and printed fabrics seem to dress up t-shirt quilts. <br />There was a year they printed several plaids on point; I bought many but haven't used them. It's sometimes hard to remember they look quite different when cut. One of the benefits of a smaller stash is serendipitously dropping these oddities on a project.<br />I want to see what you do.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-36649715461195659312016-11-12T22:10:33.698-06:002016-11-12T22:10:33.698-06:00I meant... The big circles might distract from the...I meant... The big circles might distract from the shirts. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-63878748336048908932016-11-12T22:07:26.838-06:002016-11-12T22:07:26.838-06:00Thanks, Karen. I think she will like it.Thanks, Karen. I think she will like it.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-2789971913362879532016-11-12T22:06:28.023-06:002016-11-12T22:06:28.023-06:00Thanks, Ariana. It is a good way to use more shirt...Thanks, Ariana. It is a good way to use more shirts. And the recipients usually have loads of them.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-15574984909918223412016-11-12T21:36:50.907-06:002016-11-12T21:36:50.907-06:00What a great quilt! I love how you added smaller ...What a great quilt! I love how you added smaller pieces across some of the blocks and sections of border. I think it really adds to the quilt. Great choice on the binding fabric. It looks perfect.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-22899838294879994682016-11-12T18:25:16.061-06:002016-11-12T18:25:16.061-06:00Thanks, Stephie. My original thought was to cut th...Thanks, Stephie. My original thought was to cut this down but I like the whole border best. I was afraid the big circles might distract from the circles. Its good to investigate all choices.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-22554808704482603572016-11-12T13:24:20.727-06:002016-11-12T13:24:20.727-06:00Great finish, Ann. There is absolutely nothing wro...Great finish, Ann. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the border! It works beautifully and is a pleasant surprise for a tee shirt quilt. I noticed the plaid binding but didn't realize that it's a 1930's fabric. Strange, because I have a small piece of fabric very like this one. You are really good at mixing things up a bit. These fabrics play beautifully!Mary Marcottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569619947909529203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-34723253311859713652016-11-12T10:52:53.042-06:002016-11-12T10:52:53.042-06:00I think most quilters have designs they prefer to ...I think most quilters have designs they prefer to t-short quilts but it is a pleasure to give such joy to friends. They always love these quilts that highlight their on memories.<br />Mixing fabrics takes practice. I love doing it and think it's one of my talents. Doesn't always work. I was never interested in using one line of Fabrics either. It's too much fun to mix it up.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-59745263945148456672016-11-12T07:26:36.034-06:002016-11-12T07:26:36.034-06:00It's wonderful Ann! I think you're over-th...It's wonderful Ann! I think you're over-thinking the border, it works well - and the focus is the memories the t-shirts hold after all :) The way you made the logos cross into the border emphasises that I think. And yes, the binding you chose *is* just perfect, what serendipity!Stephiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461286927746997845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-16369604213188328302016-11-12T07:04:50.767-06:002016-11-12T07:04:50.767-06:00I don't normally care much for T-shirt quilts ...I don't normally care much for T-shirt quilts but this one really caught my eye. What a fun memory quilt. That binding fabric is perfect. I have a difficult time mixing styles and usually keep even my 30s and civil war fabric scraps separate from all the rest of the scraps. I might have to break out of that box. <br /><br />Looks like an outstanding job to me! Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-20815817553994756652016-11-12T06:26:44.984-06:002016-11-12T06:26:44.984-06:00Wow! It came out fantastic!Wow! It came out fantastic!KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-35105346537387452062016-11-12T06:00:43.886-06:002016-11-12T06:00:43.886-06:00I love how you put this quilt together, with the a...I love how you put this quilt together, with the applique here and there around the blocks. It adds a lot of interest and allows you to use smaller bits. Love it!!Arianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com