The T-Shirt Quilt Book: Recycle Your Tees into One-of-a-Kind Keepsakes

by Lindsay Conner, Carla Hegeman Crim

Overview

Next stop, memory lane! Turn treasured tees into something brand new—a T-shirt quilt! Capture the memories of a special time, starting with a quick pillow project or a baby quilt made from onesies, and work your way up to bed quilts in multiple sizes. Learn the secrets to choosing shirts, centering and cutting out around a logo, working with shirts that are too small, and interfacing knit fabrics with finesse. You'll practice your skills with 8 projects ranging from simple squares to pieced stars and triangles, plus easy machine-appliquéd motifs. With beginner-friendly designs and truly unique layouts to entice experienced quilters, this essential guide to T-shirt quilts covers all the bases. • Wrap yourself in the warmth of well-worn tees! Stretch a small collection with other clothing fabric, purchased knits, and quilter's cotton • Make your first quilt with simple piecing and easy machine appliqué, or try intermediate and advanced layouts • Have no fear of sewing with knits! Finish T-shirt quilts that will stand the test of time

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617455315
Publisher:	C & T Publishing
Publication date:	03/22/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	202
File size:	26 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Lindsay Conner is a freelance writer, editor, and sewist. A Craftsy blogger and Baby Lock designer, she designs patterns for books and magazines. The author of Modern Bee - 13 Quilts to Make with Friends, Lindsay lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and their baby boy. lindsaysews.com, craftbuds.com

Carla Hegeman Crim, founder of Scientific Seamstress LLC, is a molecular biologist turned patternmaker. She has been experimenting with fabric for more than 30 years. Her first book, Sewn Hats, was published in 2013. scientificseamstress.com

Table of Contents

Introduction
Techniques
Projects
Destinations   
    By Carla Crim
Indiana           
    By Lindsay Conner
Triangle Heart            
    By Suzanne Paquette  
Building Blocks          
    By Casey York
Double Blue and Gold            
    By Lee Monroe
Shirt Social Pillow      
    By Jenelle Montilone
Gifts of Gratitude      
    By Katie Clayton
Starstruck Memories
   By Carolyn Kellam
About the Authors     
About the Designers  
Resources