{"id":20896,"date":"2023-04-25T00:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T04:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=20896"},"modified":"2024-06-28T11:59:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T15:59:38","slug":"how-to-make-a-t-shirt-quilt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-life\/how-to-make-a-t-shirt-quilt\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a T-shirt Quilt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Too many t-shirts in your collection? Make a quilt.
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If you\u2019ve run out of shirt\nstorage ideas \u2013 or if t-shirt collection\norganization skills \u2013 are not your strong suit to begin with), you\nmay find yourself with a bunch of sentimental t-shirts you have no idea what to\ndo with. Have we got the answer for you: make a\nt-shirt quilt with your cherished collection. More than just a useful\nway to store t-shirts (albeit t-shirts you\ncan never wear again), quilts of this type often become meaningful heirlooms\nfor you and your family or friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also known as \u201cmemory quilts\u201d or \u201cshirt blankets,\u201d these handmade creations can be\nany size or design you choose \u2013 from a small lap throw or baby blanket to a\nKing- or Queen-sized quilt. What you make\ntruly depends on what you want most out of your t-shirt\nquilt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dig in to discover how to make a t-shirt quilt step-by-step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Gather the shirts to make a quilt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This may be easy or not so easy, depending on\nyour current t-shirt organization and the\npurpose behind your quilt. You may want to stick just with what you already\nown, or you might need to purchase a few to round out your collection if you\u2019re\nsticking to a certain theme (like sports or bands) and don\u2019t have enough to\nmake the size quilt you want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Assess the t-shirt quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Start with a quality t-shirt. Some people choose themes, like band or movie t’s.
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Of course, you\u2019re going to want the highest quality material you can find for your t-shirt quilt. The sturdier the pieces, the longer the quilt will last. If you\u2019re using shirts with slogans or logos on the front, you also need to take a look at both the smallest size of shirt you have and<\/em> the largest t-shirt graphic in order to figure out just how big your squares can be. (Remember that you\u2019ll lose \u00bd of an inch on each side once they\u2019re sewn.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro tip: wash and fold t-shirts you want to use so that they are clean and crisp for the next steps. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Decide what size t-shirt quilt to make<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Baby Lock<\/a> has a great article on how to size your\nt-shirt quilt \u2013 and how many t-shirts (and pieced blocks, if you choose\nto use them) are needed to make the quilt you envision. See below for\nrecommendations in order to determine how many t-shirts you need to make each\nsize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n