Monday, July 22, 2013

Forever has arrived!

I was sure the day would never come, but FOREVER has arrived!  What started as a giant box of t-shirts and 4 pair of pants.... over 2 1/2 years ago.... has finally become THIS quilt.  I couldn't be happier!




It measures 85" x 67" and is made entirely of my friend Shaun's clothes (mostly t-shirts) on both the front and the back.  The only exceptions are a few song lyrics he asked me to embroider for him, which I did on a white cotton fabric.



Though not a "traditional" quilt (and certainly not "traditional" construction methods!), this may just be one of my all-time favorite quilts.


Each and every block holds a memory and tells a story for Shaun.  I really can't think of a more special quilt than a memory quilt.


Can you spot the hidden ladybug, hand stitched into the block above?


Quilting this was quilt a workout... it was HEAVY and THICK!  It was equal parts sewing and wrestling, for sure.


For the most part, I quilted along each seam with a wave line and some loops.  I added loops to each intersection, and did a little FMQ in some of the plain filler blocks.




I didn't want to detract from any of the t-shirt designs, so I did not quilt inside any of those blocks.  I also didn't want this quilt to "crinkle" (and distort the shirt designs) so I used a polyester batting, rather than the cotton I typically use.




It is even bound with t-shirt fabric, which was not an easy task!  (Note: Spray starch is my new best friend!)





This quilt is far from perfect in terms of sewing, but it is still a "perfect" quilt --- full of love, warmth and memories for a very special friend.  After all, isn't that what quilt making is all about?

~*~ May your day be full of Love and Ladybug Hugs ~*~

Thanks for stopping by!
~ Kat ~


6 comments:

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  2. Kat what a wonderful wonderful quilt,I wish I had kept my girls clothes now.You have made a lovely job of it and your friend will be over the moon.xx

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  3. Made with love, is so true, lovely choice of design, backing, and stitching, Shaun will cherish it forever. Greetings from Jean

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  4. It is just lovely! Great job on it.

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  5. So look at you! Quietly working on Shaun's quilt....I knew the last time you blogged about it that it wouldn't be long before you HAD to get it finished and you did a fantastic job too! Yes I see the ladybug....I think I have seen that one somewhere else rather recently....(grin).....

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