Old T-Shirts = Quilt

T-shirts... everybody's got them.  Some have lots and wear them lots.  Some have some and wear them some.  Some people have them, but don't wear them at all.  Everybody's got them. 

My mom saved lots of mine and my siblings t-shirts from when we were little all through high school.  She had good intentions of having them made into t-shirt quilts for us at some point. 

About two years ago I took a t-shirt quilting class so that I could make these quilts.  So far I have made three.  One out of my high school cross country t-shirts, one out of Eric's high school t-shirts, sweats, and team uniforms, and one for my sister, Lindsee, out of t-shirts that she had saved from trips she had been on and places she has been to.  I almost have another one done for my brother, Matt, out of his high school t-shirts. And, have three more t-shirt quilts started.  I really like making these memory quilts.  It allows me to be creative... like creating a giant puzzle.

I have been teaching a couple of friends from church how to make these quilts too.  One lady's husband is a youth pastor and she is making a t-shirt quilt for him with some of his youth group trip and project shirts.  The other lady's Dad passed away a few months ago.  She helped her Mom go through his things and saved some of his work shirts and t-shirts.  She is making three smaller quilts, one for each of her kids and one for her Mom, with these old shirts.  What wonderful ideas and great ways to make a keepsake of memories!  (I will be sure to post pictures of these quilts when they are finished.)

   

I have been asked if I would make these for others... The answer is "Yes", I would.  I have been keeping track of my time and materials used as I have been working on this current quilt, so that I have an idea of what to charge.  So, if you are interested in having a t-shirt quilt made please contact me.  I would be happy to help you preserve your memories in a quilt.