The local economy shop was visited too because I didn't like the way some of the shirts I had played together.
These started out with 8 1/2" squares - 5 of them for each block. I saved the light shirt for the 'windows'. Each block was layered and quilted them up using my custom templates....That would be a cake-taker lid and a pie plate!! Just the right sizes and easy to place on the blocks.
Out of 6 shirts I got this whole front with most of the backs still whole - for another project. I used flannel for the backing on this one to make it extra cozy.
Can you see some of the shirt labels on the outside border? I was delighted to see that the top part of most of the shirts were large enough to use for the border - and why not just leave the labels on!! I also left the placket on the sleeves and just stitched them down....tiny button and all. Then I grabbed some of the extra buttons found on some of the shirts, and sewed them to the center of the windows.I started this quilt around January 22 and finished it tonight - so that's about 3 weeks total time to finish it. It ended up right at 55" X 75" which is what I always shoot for in this type of quilt.
All those cuffs, collars and button plackets were staring at me while this quilt was in progress. I knew I would have to do something with them.
This is at least a partial solution:
I'm thinking about those cuffs going around some drinking cups for insulation or just catching condensation..... someone shared this link with me: shirt-cuff-wallet
now - what do I do with shirt collars!
What a great use of the plackets! I think I will try using them to make a pillow case too as I hate the waste! Cynthia
ReplyDeleteWell done, a very attractive finish, and a quilt that would be like a family hug rather than don't touch. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for the button plackets! Cute during the day and put them to sleep at night. Oh to have back all those I clipped buttons off and through the placket away. LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. This is the inspiration that I need to get moving on my shirts again.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great mans quilt. Thea in Indiana
The quilt is great. I'll need to look up the tutorial because I don't quite understand how the block is assembled. I like the pillowcase, too!
ReplyDeleteThat is just perfect!! I have six or seven shirts I bought at the local Goodwill shop, and have them all washed and de-buttoned...I had just made a 10 min.block...this is just perfect...what an innovating approach to recycling and saving stuff from being cast aside and laying in landfills...Cute, cute cute
ReplyDeleteI really like this quilt! I've got to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteYes. The family stories are precious. I tried to get my dad to tell his stories while I was recording, but he wouldn't do it. I need to write down the stories I remember.
Gorgeous quilt, I love plaids and this one really shows them off. Great use of shirts that might not be anyone's favorite anymore.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh...all those plackets I've thrown away!!!! :( But I have saved all the pockets and buttons. whew. What to do with the cuffs and collars??? No clue.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful!!!