Tshirt quilts made easy by martha deleonardis, paperback. The standard t shirt block is 15 12 x 15 12, this is the size that your shirt is cut to which will accomodate almost all standard t shirt graphics. Fabric creations by kathy t shirt quilt order form scroll. My dd used how to make a tool cool tshirt quilt by andrea t. Mar 29, 2019 press the seams open and iron them flat. Buy a tshirt quilt today and well email you detailed instructions for preparing and shipping your shirts to us. Quick and easy tshirt quilt tutorial national quilters. It takes you step by step on how to make a tee shirt quilt. Plan your tshirt quilt cut all types of t shirts design and this book will guide you through each step of making a too cool tshirt quilt a quilt that will. Andrea funk, the creater of too cool t shirt quilts developed a unique way of constructing a t shirt quilt so that the design is captured and highlighted and you end up with a beautifully soft quilt without stiff interfacing.
See more ideas about quilts, shirt quilt and sewing projects. Well send a cozy, handmade tshirt quilt full of memories to your doorstep. By visiting our pricing page you can determine how many t shirts you will need for the size quilt you would like 2. Quick and easy tshirt quilt tutorial national quilters circle. There is no comparison between our thick, soft fleece and the thin, cotton backing used by other t shirt quilt companies.
Our unique design concept and over 25 years of experience set a too cool t shirt quilt apart from any other t shirt. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Since 2009, our quilts have been sewn together with care and designed to be a great mosaic or memory tshirt quilt for you to keep forever. Colors are balanced by cindy and shell pay attention to details, too. We send you a kit that helps you package up your t shirts. Buy a t shirt quilt today and well email you detailed instructions for preparing and shipping your shirts to us. I purchased the book too cool tshirt by andrea funk and it looks fabulous.
There are 5 major differences that set a too cool tshirt quilt apart from a traditional tshirt quilt. Think about layout and how you want your shirts to look. Choose your border and setting square color if it is block quilt on the adjacent order form. Whats the difference between a tshirt blanket and a tshirt quilt. We send you a kit that helps you package up your tshirts. With project repat t shirt quilts and blankets, wrap yourself in your tshirt memories. Your tshirt quilt can be as basic or as fancy as you want, using just tshirts or add sashing and borders for extra dimension. Cut and stabilize the t shirts for inclusion in a quilt.
Whether you want a sarcastic t shirt or a geeky t shirt to embrace your inner nerd, cafepress has the tee youre looking for. Campus tshirt quilts were the topic of kccis news story on campus t shirt quilts. To begin your own, read diy tshirt quilt tutorial step one. Plan your t shirt quilt reduce all varieties of t shirts design and format your quilt sew t shirt materials put together your quilt prime for quilting or tying bind and end your t shirt quilt the too cool technique of creating t shirt quilts works. Diy tshirt quilt tutorial step one, the shirts quilting.
In the blue quilt shown there are 16 blocks the white squares if the white square represents one tshirt then each block would consist of 1 piece which would be the tshirt. Find out whats different about a too cool tshirt quilt. Make a bold statement with our quilt t shirts, or choose from our wide variety of expressive graphic tees for any season, interest or occasion. Tshirt quilt order page ordering a tshirt quilt is easy. A too cool tshirt quilt is made simply from t shirts. Visit our gallery to view pictures of all the quilts we have made for our satisfied customers. This book will guide you through each step of making a too cool tshirt quilt a quilt that will defy all your expectations. At megs quilted memories, we make real tshirt quilts, not tees sewn together into a thin blanket. Andrea also believes t shirt quilts are meant to be fun, dynamic and cool, not the average quilt. We use the highest quality fleece to back all our t shirt quilts. A tshirt quilt is a personal, custom project based on items you already own each finished quilt will be uniquely yours and each will have its own look and flavor. Walkthrough of the too cool tshirt quilt shop in charlotte michigan.
Martha has mastered the art of stabilizing all kinds of stretchy fabrics to corral the quilt top into straight lines. Most people who order tshirt quilts use shirts that have some kind of meaning to them. By using flatlock seams, the ladder side of the stitch adds a fun design element to the piecing. Check out the video below for a quick peek into what genuine quilting entails. Too cool tshirt quilts photographs of tshirt quilts. Plan your tshirt quilt reduce all varieties of t shirts design and format your quilt sew tshirt materials put together your quilt prime for quilting or tying bind and end your tshirt quilt the too cool technique of creating tshirt quilts works. Custom t shirt memory quilts made to order quilts to celebrate high school, college, sports, nascar, music you name it. Lay a sewed row on your ironing board so the t shirt squares are facing down.
You will learn how to prepare your t shirts, how to calculate the size and layout of your top, and then how to assemble and complete your quilt. Campus tshirt quilts by cindy swanson is located in clive, ia. Since 2009, our quilts have been sewn together with care and designed to be a great mosaic or memory t shirt quilt for you to keep forever. This was a bb before blogging project that ive been meaning to post about for some time, because i think it truly is a too cool tshirt quilt. If you are considering purchasing more than one product, you can save money by purchasing them in a bundle. Project repat tshirt quilts are the most affordable tshirt quilts in the world, cut and sewn in the united states, and backed with the soft and cozy fleece.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Too cool style tshirt quilts do not use ironon backing nor cotton sashing it s just tshirts. Jul 01, 2005 the too cool t shirt quilt book would be good for someone that has never made a tee shirt quilt or a quilt at all for that matter. Also, does anyone who used this particular book have any advicesuggestionstips from your experience in making the quilt. Megs quilted memories tee shirt quilts, memory quilts. But you are probably reading this because you have decided you want a t shirt quilt and you are going to make it yourself. Choose and prepare t shirts for inclusion in a quilt. This book will guide you through each step of making. Turn your tshirts into a memory quilt secure checkout. Decide on whether you want a block or floating quilt.
She then uses a comparative quilt design chart to show how to artfully arrange blocks of various sizes. Lay out the t shirts in a cluster or column layout. Others may call what they make a quilt, but its not a genuine quilt unless it features quilting, which is a timeconsuming process requiring skill and precision. Fabric creations by kathy t shirt quilt order form. See who you know at too cool tshirt quilts, leverage your professional network, and get hired. Our unique design concept and over 25 years of experience set a too cool tshirt quilt apart from any other tshirt. We offer multiple styles and options to help you create a truly personal, oneofakind quilt for yourself or someone you love. My son has been a football player and lacrosse player since he was 8. Plan your tshirt quilt cut all types of t shirts design and layout your quilt sew tshirt material prepare your quilt top for quilting or tying bind and finish your tshirt quilt the too cool method of making tshirt quilts works. Our simple prepkit will help you prepare your shirts for shipment. I am wondering if anyone has made a t shirt quilt with this method, specifically, not using the interfacing. Theres a t shirt quilt book in the new connecting threads catalog.
Make a bold statement with our quilting tshirts, or choose from our wide variety of expressive graphic tees for any season, interest or occasion. Do you have tshirts full of memories from family vacations stacked in dresser drawers. Too cool tshirt quilts are straightforward to make as a result of they dont use ironon backing nor cotton sashing. A tshirt quilt a tutorial ashley hackshaw lil blue boo. Make a bold statement with our quilting t shirts, or choose from our wide variety of expressive graphic tees for any season, interest or occasion. The book is very descriptive and i didnt have any trouble putting my gigantic quilt top together. We make fabulous t shirt quilts from your t shirts. Dec 19, 2017 design decisions for your tshirt quilt. We use the highest quality fleece to back all our tshirt quilts. This is the first of four posts about how to make a tshirt quilt. Tshirt quilt pattern pdf ebook how to make a tshirt etsy. Nov 07, 2011 a too cool t shirt quilt is made just from t shirts.
As a lifelong comic book fan and collector, i was really excited to try something new with my recycled comic book tshirts and this was just stunning. Help tshirt quilting book i have a friend that is wanting to make a tshirt quilt for her daughter out her college shirts. Campus tshirt quilts by cindy swanson is located in clive. Too cool tshirt quilts tshirt preparation guide youtube. This quilt is a beautiful piece of comic book art, securely and professionally pieced and stitched by your high standards. T shirt quilt order page ordering a t shirt quilt is easy. The covid19 crisis is forcing us to step back from everyday life. Whether you want a sarcastic tshirt or a geeky tshirt to embrace your inner nerd, cafepress has the tee youre looking for. Too cool tshirt quilts are easy to make because they do not use ironon backing nor cotton sashing. If so, then the too cool t shirt quilt method is perfect for you. Do you have a soontobe graduate in your life with a big stack of special tshirts that he or she wont wear anymore. Then take a warm iron and run it over the seams to flatten them.
When you place an order through keepsake, youre doing more than receiving a completely custom tshirt quilt. The overlocker is a great machine for sewing knits and makes fast work of this project. I am sorry to feel the need to say this, but the ransom photo did not do it justice. It will make the process both easy and fun this pattern e book listing is not for the quilt pictured. See more ideas about shirt quilt, quilts and quilt patterns. If so, then the too cool tshirt quilt method is perfect for you. You can also drape it over a couch and use it when you are cold. After years in various professional capacities, cindy says she has found her calling. This video describes how to prepare your tshirts and other clothing items before sending them to too cool tshirt quilts to have a custom. Everyone has a tshirt collection, whether intended or not. T shirt quilts have always been difficult to make look good. Quilts made by tool cool t shirt quilts have not been prepared, repackaged, approved, endorsed or are affiliated with or licensed by any entity that created, produced or licensed the original t shirts displayed in the memory quilts.
Cindy swanson is an expert at making perfectly designed t shirt quilts. For good measure she had purchased some new nice soft tshirts for him to wear, which he didnt like as much as the tshirt quilt. As long as the health of our employees, community and suppliers is not at risk, we will carry on. Ironing the seams flat will make it easier to quilt the material. A too cool tshirt quilt is made just from t shirts. Custom tshirt memory quilts made to order quilts to celebrate high school, college, sports, nascar, music you name it. Find out whats different about a too cool t shirt quilt.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This method allows you to make a quilt with various sizes of blocks arranged in a puzzle layout. Nearly every one of our employees are deaf and count on our organization. Its very exciting that kcci in des moines, iowa, featured ctsq on early morning news. The next time he left on a trip, she gathered up his favorite company tshirts along with his old sports tshirts and a personal tshirt quilt was born. Make a bold statement with our quilt tshirts, or choose from our wide variety of expressive graphic tees for any season, interest or occasion. Create oneofakind keepsakes make 8 projects or design your own paperback july 1, 2017. Create oneofakind keepsakes make 8 projects or design your own hegeman crim, carla, conner, lindsay on.
It will make the process both easy and fun this pattern ebook listing is not for the. Turn your t shirts into a memory quilt secure checkout. Please either view our video or read our written instructions on how to mark what parts of your t shirts you would not like used 3. Tshirt quilts have always been difficult to make look good. There is no comparison between our thick, soft fleece and the thin, cotton backing used by other tshirt quilt companies. Too cool tshirt quilts was began by andrea funk in 1992 when her sister karen arrived with a trash bag full of tshirts. Tshirt quilt pattern pdf ebook how to make a tshirt quilt full size this tshirt quilt pattern ebook pattern is for a full size tshirt quilt and will assist you in making your own tshirt quilt. All trademarks are property of their owners and are not connected with campus quilt co, the quilt maker. There were several ideas for the layout of the quilt which i hadnt seen used in. Project repat t shirt quilts are the most affordable t shirt quilts in the world, cut and sewn in the united states, and backed with the soft and cozy fleece. Your tshirt quilt will look great on your bed or hanging on the wall. To see pictures of tshirt quilts click here how to order. Cut a large square out of each shirt and arrange them into a pattern that you like.
Inventory the t shirts and begin the design process. A block square can also contain several pieces like. To see pictures of t shirt quilts click here how to order. This book will information you thru every step of creating a too cool tshirt quilt a quilt that may defy all of your expectations. A too cool t shirt quilt is made simply from t shirts. We use encrypted ssl security to ensure that your credit card information is 100% protected. Download how to make a too cool tshirt quilt pdf ebook. Keepsake quilts specializes in preserving your memories by creating exceptional tshirt quilts while empowering the deaf community. Plan your t shirt quilt cut all types of t shirts design and layout your quilt sew t shirt material prepare your quilt top for quilting or tying bind and finish your t shirt quilt the too cool method of making t shirt quilts works. May 25, 2018 everyone has a tshirt collection, whether intended or not. Too cool t shirt quilts received its name through the many thats too cool comments andrea received from customers throughout the years. This book could be used by a novice quilter comfortably. If you have old tshirts that you cant bear to throw away, repurpose them into a new quilt. Create oneofakind keepsakes make 8 projects or design your own.
I purchased the book too cool t shirt by andrea funk and it looks fabulous. Below are the different products available that will help you learn how to make a too cool style tshirt quilt. You will learn how to prepare your tshirts, how to calculate the size and layout of your top, and then how to assemble and complete your quilt. How to make a tshirt quilt faq campus quilt company.
If you have a pile of clothing and tshirts that have special meaning but dont really know what to do with them, a tshirt quilt may be the perfect solution. Take some time to plan out a design for your quilt. Why not upcycle them into a stylish tshirt quilt using your overlocker. Our advanced videos series covers making pillows, adding borders, longarm quilting tshirt quilts and other related topics products are sold separately or in bundles. Project repat t shirt quilts t shirt blanket t shirt. Keepsake t shirt quilt made from 9 to 49 tee shirt. Straight line quilted through the triangle points to create an all over triangle pattern. Andrea funk will guide you through each step of making a tshirt quilt. With my easy stepbystep process, i will help you design a special quilt using. Its called t shirt quilts made easy by martha deleonards. Tshirt quilt pattern pdf e book how to make a t shirt quilt full size this t shirt quilt pattern e book pattern is for a full size t shirt quilt and will assist you in making your own t shirt quilt. Youll love our beautiful homemade memory quilts made from your favorite tee shirts.
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