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Gina Tell of Thread Graffiti shows how to make a T-Shirt Quilt for beginners. T-shirt quilts are easier than you think, are a great way to use old shirts, and a sweet way to preserve memories. Gina, one of our favorite longarm quilters, shares tips, tricks and options to personalize your first T-Shirt Quilt and make your memories stand out. Even for quilting beginners, t-shirt quilts are a fantastic, unique and special project to try!
See Gina’s blog post about T-shirt Quilt options - bit.ly/3rZGdp8
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Cut Your T-Shirts for a Quilt
02:26 - Rough Cut Your T-Shirts into Squares
04:13 - Apply the Interfacing to the T-Shirt Squares
09:37 - How Many Shirts to Use in a T-Shirt Quilt?
10:58 - Square Up T-Shirts to the Block Size You Want
12:58 - Layout Options for T-Shirt Quilts
14:15 - Assemble Your T-Shirt Quilt
17:38 - How To Save Scraps of Interfacing
19:31 - Options to Personalize and Customize Your T-Shirt Quilts
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▸ Limited Edition 6" Bent Trimmer Micro Serrated Shears - bit.ly/3J8Jt7L
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SEEN ON SET
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@dixierobinson2606 2 года назад

In my T shirt quilt, I had many shirts where the picture was on the back and then there was a small logo or name above a front pocket. I cut out the logo or name and made a strip of them which was used as a border or sashing to make smaller blocks fit with larger blocks.

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

This is a great idea, thanks for the comment!

@donnabush7938 4 месяца назад

I’ve done this, too!

@roseerickson3631 2 года назад

So fun to put a face to the name. So much great information.

@eileengabrovic6084 2 года назад

Thank u. Just in time for my granddaughter 's senior shirts🌻✂️

@catheyr1566 2 года назад

Great tips!! You are such a great teacher! Thanks for the video. I have lots of T-shirt’s past their prime. LOL.

@lindagillespie6556 2 года назад

Hi GINA, THANKS FOR THE INFO!

@livingweirdestherc6644 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing this with us.

@faydixon5955 2 года назад

Thank you Gina for this tutorial. It will be very helpful for me.

@TheJAG1357 2 года назад

Excellent video. Thank you very much. Your instructions were exceptional.

@praterclp 2 года назад

Perfect video. This is on my 2022 challenge list. Great info.

@carolmorgano7158 2 года назад

Love this tutorial thank you 👍👏🥰🌸🇦🇺

@sandrawest8248 2 года назад

Fabulous tutorial. Not so afraid to do a T shirt quilt now. Thanks

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

That’s what we love to hear!

@peggystong8413 2 года назад

Great tutorial. Wished I had this video before I did my T-shirt quit, but I have it now for my next one.

@craftingaplannedlifejoanna9291 2 года назад

Thanks for such a thorough tutorial. Every time some question popped in my head, within a minute or so, you answered it! I hope to make a t-shirt quilt for my grandson for his high school graduation using shirts his mom is collecting for me. I think it'll be a great way for him to relive his youth! You're a born instructor...can't wait to see what's next on your or the FQS RU-vid channel!!!

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

I’m so thankful for your kind feedback, I can’t wait to see what you make. I’ll have my second long arm up and running soon so my wait time should decrease significantly! I’ll text you soon!

@laurenlee3704 2 года назад

Great job on your video Gina. This was really helpful.

@ginat7012 2 года назад

Gina is a natural !!!! Love this tutorial!

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Thank you 😍

@cindyjenkins2255 2 года назад

Thanks for this demo! I have been saving t shirts for this, but didn't know where to start, now I do!

@jenihansen7201 2 года назад

I LOVE THIS TUTORIAL. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and the happy feedback!❤️

@rosewilson8272 Год назад

Love it! Great idea.

@elainekelley6358 2 года назад

Thanks Gina. Great video

@MarciaBaker1205 2 года назад

Thank you Gina well done

@Stitchingforthesewl 2 года назад

Great tutorial Gina! Thank you!

@wondasimpson8773 2 года назад

Sooooo fun. Thanks Gina

@suesweeney5952 2 года назад

So nice to meet you Gina Tell. This is a great tutorial for tee shirt quilts. My daughter is saving up old tee shirts from my grandson (9 y.o.) so I can make a quilt for his high school graduation. I am filing away your instructions. P.S. Looking forward to the planner cover tutorial!!!

@carolosborn4435 2 года назад

Thank you! Great ideas. I have made a number of t-shirt quilts, like the idea of using the foundation paper .

@cindysullivan1540 2 года назад

You are a great teacher Gina! Thanks for a very informative video!!

@angelastoutenger7944 2 года назад

Thank you for the tutorial Gina. It reminded me that I have a bag of t-shirts in my closet that one of my granddaughters gave me before she went back to college last Fall. I need to get busy working on those shirts. Thanks for all your tips.

@jeanwendel2862 2 года назад

Awesome video! Thank you

@sharonrobinson9958 2 года назад

What an awesome tutorial by Gina!! It was an excellent & detailed instruction on making the T-shirt quilt. Thank you FQS for making the video.

@sharonparker7867 2 года назад

I have only made about 3 T-shirts quilts. But you made it so much more simple. Thank you for all these wonderful tips & tricks…it was wonderful. Loved seeing all you quilts.

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and adding a sweet comment!!

@garycindyworthington2004 9 месяцев назад

This is a wonderful video for making tshirt quilts! I'm getting ready to start working on my granddaughter's middle school shirts and these instructions helped immensely! So many good ideas! Thank you so much! . . . Cindy

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching if you need help with anything let me know!

@bratmamma 2 года назад

Fantastic ideas!!

@C12133 2 года назад

Great tutorial, Gina!!! I use to buy t-shirt from the places we visited, I love to travel so I saved some of those. While I was watching you I started wishing I would have saved all of my dad’s shirts, they would have been perfect! Just an idea for others. Thank you so much!!

@sharonshergold2372 2 года назад

Thanks for breaking down the each step and making it so straight forward. I have always had one of these quilts in the back of my mind to do but as a newer quilter thought it would be better to get a few regular quilts under my belt first. Now I feel more comfortable about the whole process. Thanks very much for all the tips.

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

You got this!!

@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669 2 года назад

Great information & nice to meet you, Gina Tell. I made a Sorority T-shirt quilt for a teacher, about 15 years ago, as her only daughter was being graduated from college in the spring. I was asked, agreed on a price & timeliness. So glad she gave me 5 months to work on it. It turned out beautifully but it was difficult for me to machine quilt as I didn't want to stitch over any of the vinyl pictures/words. I ended up stitching echo stitches around smaller motifs & square or rectangle straight stitching on the t-shirt block. I made sashing from the bottom of the cut off t-shirt fabric blocks that already had interfacing ironed on & it worked out well. I have made a few others, too. I included photo transfer blocks, per the recipient's wishes. I used the front & back necline, still together on a few blocks, as it added dimension. I cut my t-shirts up, still as if on a person, & cut up the sides & cut off the sleeves. Occasionally there was a motif on a sleeve that went into a combined block (of smaller labels or motifs). Maybe when you return, you can suggest possible quilting tips for the t-shirt quilts. Great tips, thanks, Gina!!!

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Great idea, I will put that on my future notes, and I appreciate your input! I am so glad to meet you too :)

@leticia-rl7yj 2 года назад

Thank you 😊

@karenhirsch5398 2 года назад

Great video Gina! I have a bag of t shirts from my daughter - time to give it a try! Thank you for the inspiration!

@deniseguidry3763 2 года назад

Thanks so much for an awesome tutorial! My mom passed away almost 2 years ago and I think I’m finally ready to make a quilt. I have a lot of her clothes but don’t have any ideas for a layout. This has helped.

@diane3363 2 года назад

This was very interesting thank you for sharing.

@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509 2 года назад

Such a fun quilt top! Thanks for posting!

@jessicacarlisle7043 2 года назад

Great tutorial! You really answered all the questions I have about making t-shirt quilts…it seems like a very do-able project now! 👍🏻👍🏻

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

That makes me so happy! 🤩

@denisepineda1788 2 года назад

Great job of explaining everything, Gina! Thanks for all the ideas especially with sashing and what to do with smaller t shirts pieces.

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

That’s great new, thanks for the feedback

@marciascott141 2 года назад

I really enjoyed your tips and ideas. I recently guided a first time quilter make a t-shirt for her teenage daughter, never making one myself. We sashed blocks, used a Minky backing and had a local quilt shop long arm it. It turned out amazing. We worked together with text messages and photos plus a u-tube video or two. She has talked about making a second t-shirt quilt at some point. Now we are making table runners with star blocks together. She’s hooked! It’s so rewarding mentoring.

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Totally agree, it’s great to watch others grow and love becoming a maker!

@jaynebromley 2 года назад

Great video Gina! Very inspiring. I’ve always wanted to make a t-shirt quilt.

@susanwabeke2171 2 года назад

Thanks for a very helpful tutorial! I have been asked to make T-Shirt quilt for my graduating granddaughter. My favorite tip is to cut Tees 15” & then trim to 12”. Of course I’m saving this to review all the other tips too!😍

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

You can make them any size, just cut them big and trim down. I have rough cut them at 16” and then trimmed down to 15” too. Options are endless 😍

@carolomer4171 2 года назад

Great tutorial! I made a couple of these for my boys years ago. I was not quilting at that time and was kind of just trying to figure it out. This is a much better way to do it! My daughter in law wants me to make her one from her old gymnastics t-shirts.I am going to do it your way this time.

@debbiedouglas2264 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! I have so many t-shirts from my granddaughter and now collecting for my great-granddaughter that I want to make quilts with! Your instructions were so easy to follow! I feel more confident tackling these projects!

@gigilewis1079 2 года назад

GREAT VIDEO!

@elizabethallegretto8982 2 года назад

Great video!!!

@karenlea5292 2 года назад

Love this! I’ve been wanting to make a T-shirt quilt for a very long time but wasn’t sure where to start. You’ve provided so much helpful information and I’m grateful.

@YouNeedJesusNow 2 года назад

Same here! I've got a tub of shirts from my 4 kids I've been hanging onto for over 25 years! I need to get busy!😉

@mw54470 2 года назад

Thank you so much Gina! Your tutorial with all your knowledge couldn't have come at a sadly better time! My sister's and I are making a memory quilt for a dear loved one we lost way to early to cancer in March!❤

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

I’m so sorry for your loss. I have made a few after people are suddenly lost, and it is helpful for the family.

@DianaRose344 2 года назад

great info and video

@pamketron 2 года назад

Thank you for this awesome tutorial. I have been saving T-shirts for years. I plan to make a quilt with them. I will definitely refer back to this video when I get around to actually working on them. PS - I wish you had a RU-vid channel. That’s where I watch mainly. I do Instagram some, so I’ll follow you there. Let us know if you plan to have a you tube channel. You are a great teacher and would make great videos!!! Thanks💕🧵

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

I actually just started one, but I will also continue to do videos with FQS, I have another video that will release here in the next couple weeks too! Thanks 😍

@pamketron 2 года назад

@@GinaTellThreadGraffiti That’s great. What is the name of your channel? Thank you.

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

@@pamketron just search my name :)

@lisaschmuecker7302 5 месяцев назад

Great video

@judyannyelton3906 2 года назад

Great video and tutorial. I've made about 14 t-shirt quilts and learned some new tips and tricks from this tutorial. Thank you.

@CraftyRoxx 2 года назад

Fantastic tutorial! Gina's detailed instructions and tips has inspired me to tackle a pile of T's!

@Bunefoo401 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing - VERY concise instructions and tips. I have SO many tshirts that have seen better days, and rather than toss them, I will try to do something like this. I’m a quilter, but never got into tshirts, so how’s my chance ❤️

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

You got this, and you’ll love it! I hope you do it!

@debranorris4331 2 года назад

Thank you Gina for this tutorial!! I have been wanting to try a T-shirt quilt and this video was just what I needed!!! :)

@sngsmilesalot 5 месяцев назад

This is one of the easiest tutorials I have seen for a t-shirt quilt. My question is this: Do you put a backing fabric before quilting, or does the stabilizer become the backing?? I'm almost embarrassed to ask because I have made garments and even wedding gowns, but I have never made a quilt. Thanks for your advice. I look forward to watching more of your tutorials. 🩷

@mariekairys3214 3 месяца назад

I'm not sure if someone answered you already or not - yes you need backing fabric for the quilt. The stabilizer becomes part of the tee shirt material to make it less stretchy and easier to sew.

@stephanieracine9617 2 года назад

This is great, thank you! Does the fusible interfacing gum up your needle when you are quilting it? If so, is there anything you can do to prevent it, special needles to use? 😊

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Nope, I have never had any issues, the needles I use are linked below. Thanks for watching!

@suephilhower5447 2 года назад

Thanks for your great video, Gina! I am currently making a t shirt quilt for my daughter so good timing!!! Would you suggest having a t shirt quilt quilted on a long arm or tying it? I’m putting sashing on between the tshirts too.

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Thanks 😊 I have quilted many on my domestic Juki, it all depends on your budget and preference.

@Lindzeeann2uuu Год назад

I have my T-shirt quilt top done, and would like to know what kind of backing to use. Flannel? Minky? Also, what kind of batting? Do you always use batting? What color thread do you recommend for multi colored quilt blocks? Thanks so much!

@luellacalkins6739 2 года назад

Have you ever used Pellon SF-101? It is a woven fusible interfacing to remove all stretch. It is all that I have used and I am curious of your thoughts if you have tried versus the lighter that you showed. Always trying to learn more for the next time you know. Thanks for your video.

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

I do prefer the lighter, probably just personal preference though. I don’t starch fabric either, I guess I like a little bit of flex in my fabric.

@bettyconard937 2 года назад

What do you use on the back of a t-shirt quilt and do you do some of them quilt as you go ?

@susanwabeke2171 2 года назад

Is there a specific direction for the interfacing? A Tee shirt has a “stretchier” side and seems 906 f does too?

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

I would suggest reading the directions on the label for the specific interfacing that you plan to use. Im sorry, I’m not sure I understand your question.

@barbaraanne2136 2 года назад

Gina, Your demo of T-shirt quilt making was inspirational. I have been asked to do shirt but my kid is the only kid I'm doing that kind of quilt for. You didn't say anything about the quilting process for the home quilter. Do you have advice about the quilting other than Longarm?

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Straight line quilting is always great on these kind of quilts at home, or diagonal crosshatch. Both techniques can be found in my previous videos with the Ultimate Beginner Quilt series on the FQS RU-vid channel.

@torah57mitch Год назад

I use the heat press 16X20 to attach my interfacing I also have a 15X15 heat press #torah57mitch

@mindywoydziak5666 2 года назад

Can you use other types of material besides 100% cotton? For example, polyester/spandex? Or sport jersey style fabric? If so, do you just put the fusible interfacing on them like you would other blocks? Thank you!

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Yes, the quilt behind me on the wall has a couple football jersey shirts, same process, however you “might” want a fusible that is a little heavier than the 906F I used. Also be careful pressing them, use the parchment paper because you don’t want the Jersey numbers to melt on your iron.

@mindywoydziak5666 2 года назад

@@GinaTellThreadGraffiti Thank you!

@9090kmk 5 месяцев назад

What temp do you use in your heat press? Thank you

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 4 месяца назад

I usually keep mine around 375 - thanks for watching!

@julieborders2790 2 года назад

What temperature do you use with the heat press?

@FatQuarterShopTX 2 года назад

Hello Julie! It depends on what type of heat press you are using. The stabilizer that you are planning to use should have information on what temperature you should use.

@dees.8713 8 месяцев назад

Can you mix cotton squares, flannel squares and t-shirt squares in the same quilt? If so, should they all be backed with fusible interfacing? ( I figured no since the interfacing is really to limit stretch)

@FatQuarterShopTX 8 месяцев назад

Hello Dee! Gina Tell said that most of the sports T-Shirt quilts she makes have several different kinds of material, it is not necessary to stabilize all of them, just the stretchy shirts.

@jaynebromley 2 года назад

What backing and batting do you recommend for t-shirt quilts? Anything different from ‘regular’ quilts?

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Nope, I use the same 80/20 batting and the backing is in the description below, it’s just a standard quilting cotton. You got this!

@jaynebromley 2 года назад

A friend wants me to make them a t-shirt quilt, but with a fleece backing instead of using batting & backing which would make it more of a blanket. I don’t think the quality would be as good with a fleece backing but I have not seen one. Your thoughts?

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Hi@@jaynebromley :) I am always surprised by how many people ask me questions about making a quilt of any kind with no batting. I think it would be ok, I just don't do it because I think the combo of the 3 layers makes the quilt more stable and last longer, and I love the feel of a quilt. I think over time the seams on the quilt top will pull apart more easily if it only has 2 layers, especially if one of them is fleece, but again just my opinion. I have not put that to the test. If I were you I would explain your reasoning to the friend, and do only what you feel comfortable with.

@Mom12x 11 дней назад

Where do I purchase the tshirt sashing strips? I'm not seeing a link to that.

@FatQuarterShopTX 11 дней назад

The strips that she is using is from yardage www.fatquartershop.com/moda-fabrics/bella-solids-moda-fabrics-quilting-fabrics

@irmamanns2859 9 месяцев назад

Aloha....what did you use for the back of the t-shirt quilt.

@FatQuarterShopTX 9 месяцев назад

Hello Irma! You can use more shirts or any backing that you would like.

@MoThingsEmpire Год назад

What was the temp on the heat press?

@FatQuarterShopTX Год назад

Hello librascale4071! It depends on what type of heat press you are using. The stabilizer that you are planning to use should have information on what temperature you should use.

@julieborders2790 2 года назад

If you use fabric, can you starch it?

@GinaTellThreadGraffiti 2 года назад

Yes, it should be fine since all your shirts are likely preshrunk from years of use.