I planned 9 rows each row with 8 squares.
Rag quilt made from t shirts.
However that also depends on the sizing of the t shirts.
Combine two of your favorite types of quilts rag quilts and t shirt quilt patterns into one awesome quilt project.
This rag quilt sews up to be 46 x 60 making a generous throw size quilt.
So in comes the t shirt rag quilt also known as the non quilter s quilt.
Oct 1 2013 explore sheri spikes s board t shirt rag quilts on pinterest.
For cutting i simply laid a t shirt flat on a cutting mat and positioned a 12 5 square ruler over the main print then used a rotary cutter to cut through both layers of the t shirt.
Spring loaded rag quilt scissors a must if your quilt is larger than mini size trust me plan your rag quilt.
This gave me two 12 5 squares from each t shirt.
Switch to a ballpoint needle made especially for knits if a standard sewing machine needle snags the t shirt fabric.
These ragged t shirt quilt directions will show yo.
She had seen one in mccall s magazine.
I used the fronts and backs of shirts and all in all i used about 36 large shirts for my quilt.
These ragged t shirt quilt directions will show you how to make a rag quilt with your old t shirts that are too sentimental to get rid of.
Batting or flannel for the inside of the quilt.
For this quilt i am using squares.
Being realistic i knew i would not have the patience to make the perfect square cuts create a binding or hand quilt to finish.
Both make adorable rag quilts.
For the batting cut 20 11 5 squares using needle punched.
Combine two of your favorite types of quilts rag quilts and t shirt quilts in one awesome quilt project.
My squares are 8 when cut and then finish at 7 with a 1 2 seam allowance.
Choose to cut squares or strips.
Previously i made a baby sized rag quilt for a sweet friend and i found that rag quilts are very forgiving.
Here s a rag quilt size chart that makes it easy.
Tips for making a t shirt quilt.
Unless you plan to fill in gaps with complementary fabric usually at least 16 t shirts are required to make a throw blanket size quilt.
I asked to read the story and instructions.
See more ideas about rag quilt quilts shirt quilt.
I made my first t shirt quilt after giving a friend a baby quilt back when my husband i were in the navy in 1999 i was asked if i could make her a quilt out of her favorite t shirts from college and navy flight training.
Old t shirts you will need two squares of shirt for each square of your quilt.