What do I Need to do to Get Started?

  1. Complete the payment or contact me via the interest form below.
  2. After I receive your order, I will be in touch to start the process and arrange delivery of your t-shirts (you are responsible for shipping or drop off).
  3. I will create a digital layout of your quilt and share it with you to align on the placement of the shirts. We will also align on the sashing accent color, backing color and quilting pattern.
  4. If you'd like, you can supply a message to be embroidered on a panel that will be sewn onto the back of the quilt for an additional fee.
  5. Once the quilt is complete (in 4-6 weeks) I will notify you for pick-up or to let you know it will be shipped back to you with the tracking number.

If you are interested in alternate sizes or layouts please contact me via the interest form get pricing.

Interest Form

What Can I Expect from a Sentimental Sewing Company T-Shirt Quilt?

There are countless ways to make a t-shirt quilt, but here are my steps to ensure the finished product is made to endure countless hours of snuggling and machine washing when needed.

  • I will trim each shirt, add interfacing for stability, and cut each shirt to size
  • Digital layout of the shirts to determine placement and optimal accent colors
  • Piecing of the quilt with 100% cotton sashing to frame each shirt and the whole quilt
  • Edge-to-edge quilting of the quilt top to the super soft, lightweight microfiber backing
  • Binding the edges of the quilt for a beautiful and secure finish

Orders take 4-6 weeks to complete once the t-shirts have been delivered to me. Timing will be confirmed upon contact and is dependent on other orders in the cue. If you have a deadline for when you need it back by, please let me know.

How is a T-Shirt Quilt Different Than a T-Shirt Blanket?

The key difference is the quilting.

T-Shirt Quilts are made such that the top layer is stitched (or quilted) to the back layer. This makes for a more secure and long-lasting finished product. I utilize edge-to-edge quilting with my computerized longarm sewing machine which allows me to quilt with cool designs not possible with a standard sewing machine.

T-Shirt Blankets, in comparison, are stitched around the outside edge of the top and back layer as the only means of holding the two layers together.

Should I Cut My Shirts Before I Send them to you?

Ideally, no. I would prefer the full shirt so that I can cut them to a large enough size for the quilt block. Please make sure to send me clean shirts, washed without fabric softener (which interferes with the interfacing step).

Do I Get to Pick the Fabrics?

Yes, I will work with you to decide on accent colors and backing colors from my selection of options.

What is a Digital Layout?

This is a step I like to take once you've dropped off the shirts but before I cut into them. I photograph each shirt and utilize quilting software that allows us to visualize the finished product and easily make changes to find the optimal t-shirt placement and accent colors. You can communicate your ideas to me at the start of the project (or just ask me to make a recommendation) and I will create that into a digital layout. I will send you the digital layout and ask for your feedback/approval within 24 hours.

How do I Wash my T-shirt Quilt?

Your t-shirt quilts can be machine washed on the delicate cycle on cold with whatever detergent you prefer. It's a good idea to use some Color Catchers in the wash cycle the first time you wash it to ensure the colors of the fabric don't bleed. I will include those with your shipment of the finished quilt. Do not use fabric softeners.

Dry on delicate cycle or low heat to remove some of the moisture, then hang to air dry. Do NOT use dryer sheets or high heat.