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by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Sorry I just went back looking for something and saw I had never read this comment.

So sorry for your loss. May God bless you all. i made some with hearts.

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by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Sorry I just went back looking for something and saw I had never read this comment.

I did one for my sister-in-law that passed away I did not have many colors to choose from, I did a crazy patch I could get more from the fabric I had to work with. I could then make the blocks the size I wanted ,( pm )me if you need help with making a crazy patch pattern.

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by jenne 03 May 2021

I also set it on point so it would turn out bigger, with less sewing.

by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Sorry I just went back looking for something and saw I had never read this comment.

I am sorry to hear of you loss of a family member. What a lovely tribute it will be to make her a quilt of his shirts.

Nothing says that all the blocks have to be the same size. You might just sort the fabrics by different sizes and then decide what to make and how much extra fabric you might need.

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by toogie 23 Sep 2021

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Just spent ages writing a reply which has vanished... so good luck and I know what ever you produce will be outstanding

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by toogie 23 Sep 2021

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I'm so so sorry. How about Broken Wagon Wheel. You can add white fabric and use multiple small pieces so that you get pieces from as many shirts as she furnishes.

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by toogie 23 Sep 2021

Sorry I just went back looking for something and saw I had never read this comment.

I'd recommend you look at Joscountryjunction.com blog (Jo Kramer) She has done several and I am not a fan of using old shirts but I did like the way she used them. She and her daughter have had several of their designs in various quilt magazines. Good luck I'm sure whatever you do decided will turn out beautiful.

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by toogie 02 May 2021

I couldn’t find them but spent quite a bit of time looking at pretties. I don’t think I’m going to like this but we will see.

So sorry to hear your brother died... My sympathies to you and the family. Hope you can get the quilt figured out. Prayers are with you all. Suzanne

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by toogie 02 May 2021

Thank you Suzanne, I’m still in the thinking mode.

Hi Toogie. How about using a fusible iron on mesh stabilizer for the thinner shirt pieces to give some body. Good luck with this project. Hugs. Nan

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by toogie 02 May 2021

That’s a great tip. I would need to get some....

First of all I am so sorry about your brother in law Toogie.

With regard to the shirt quilt, I did one for my Dad when he died for Mum and it was all in simple blocks with red, black, white and blue. I only used four of his shirts and bought the blue for ashing.

I'll attach a picture of it. Mine was not a big one more of a lap quilt. In the picture it isn't finished off with the binding. Love Chris

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by toogie 02 May 2021

Very pretty Chris and your dad was a handsome man.

I think the reason I like making QOV quilts is because I have the freedom to use my own imagination. The only thing I’m limited to is the size.
I was disappointed today when Jenny came over with Douglas’shirts and says she just wanted a 4 patch or 9 patch block with sashing. I told her I’d probably have to get a white fabric or solid light color fabric to set off the blocks. She says no light color. I have no idea how this will look with dark sashing as his shirts are dark colored. I am less than thrilled to make this but it will be her quilt and I probably will never see it again once I’m through.
She has seen other quilts I have made and I offered to make something more complex but still she just wants something simple. I separated his shirts into groups . He has about 18 I think of a thinner cloth and 18 of a thicker like a twill. I deconstructed all the pieces but am ripping the yokes off, the pockets too. I think leaving a pocket here and there would be neat but she may not like.
Before I cut my squares I am going to be sure I understand exactly what she wants. We have to decide a backing too and she probably hasn’t thought of that.
I don’t want to do anything she wouldn’t want with his shirts but I sure rather have free rein to be creative. Oh well, I may or may not show you the finish.....,

You will find a quick way to deconstruct the shirts at Bonnie Hunters Blog that will save you time. She also has two books just for shirts. From experience; all shirts aren't great for quilts. Shirts make a great backing when pieced together.

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by toogie 02 May 2021

I’ve got half already apart, except for pockets off and front yokes. Back yokes are off and any shirts with buttons have buttons saved.

Don't forget to use the accent pieces like the parts with buttons, zippers, the western shirt front points, even the brand tags to personalize the quilt. I am sure you will do an outstanding job and she will love it. Hugs to you and your family.

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by toogie 02 May 2021

Thank you. I would use a pocket now and again but I don’t think Jenny thinks like us or can visualize. It really doesn’t matter what I’d like. The quilt is for her and to please her. Thanks for your input.

I would start of by getting all shirts. That would help with color arrangement and the decisions for extra blocks. Just remember that you could use back, front and sleeves of each shirt.

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by crafter2243 01 May 2021

How about adding blocks of pictures of your brother in law, or embroider verses on plain material? Just some ideas.

by toogie 02 May 2021

All our ideas are out the window. Gonna be simple squares....🥱

When I did my fish quilt, I collected 12 shirts which was way more than enough for an almost king size. Think of how many fat quarters you could get out of each part of the shirt - sleeves and yoke, 2 plus. Fronts, 2. Back, 2 plus. I cut the sleeves and armpit areas way off, as we all know most sweaty areas wear thin first and lose color sometimes.

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by toogie 01 May 2021

I really don’t think I’m gonna get 18x22 pieces bc he wasn’t a big man.... what were your blocks you made?