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Frequently Asked Questions

What parts of the T-shirts can we use?

Just about any part! Front, back, sleeve and the neck line. We can use a front and a back from the same shirt. We also can use the legs or the butt from pants or shorts. So you are not limited!

Can Sweat Shirts be used?

Yes. We also can use jersey material - the knit material with holes in it that is used in some football and hockey jerseys.

What parts of the T-shirts don't we use?

We generally do not use the advertisements on a shirt. Many race shirts have a design on the front and a huge list of advertisements on the back. But if you want the advertisements used in your quilt, let us know!

I only want to use particular parts of my T-shirts, can you do that?

Sure! Mark the parts that you don't want us to use. You can mark your T-shirts any number of ways, but the way we find easiest is for you to put a piece of masking tape with a note written on it on the parts that you do not want. If it is not marked, and it is not an advertisement, we will use it in your quilt.

Can a T-shirt be removed after it is in the quilt?

No. It would ruin the quilt. So please choose your T-shirts carefully.

Can the backing material be changed after the quilt is finished?

No. It would ruin the quilt.

Are T-shirts the only thing that can go into a T-shirt quilt?

No. There are any number of items that can be used in a T-shirt quilt. Some work better than others, but here is a list of some of the things that I have used...

bullet Towels
bulletPatches
bulletBandanas
bulletSocks
bullet Ballet skirts* 
bulletMittens*
bullet Bags
bulletKnit Sweaters*
bullet Coats
bulletPockets
bullet Baby Blankets
bulletVests
bulletGloves
bulletGraduation Robe*
bulletGoggles
bulletTank Tops
bulletHockey Jerseys
bulletBaseball shirts
bulletSweat Pants
bulletFootball Jerseys
bulletScarves*
bulletSwim suits*
bulletGymnastic outfits*
bullet Baby/Kid clothes

*These items restrict washing options, may not have the long term durability of a t-shirt or may impose a risk of the dye bleeding.
Consider the use of them carefully.

 

       

Gloves                                             Scarf

       

Boxer Shorts                                             Bandana

       

Graduation Robe & Tassel                    Goggles (removable)

        

Baby Bonnet, Baby Booties,               Girl Scout Badges, Sun Glasses,

Gymnastic outfit                                Baseball Hat on Hook, Socks

 

 

       

 

Dance/Gymnastic Outfit                      Gymnastic Outfit opened so the

                                                           neck line shows

 

Using these types of items can be a lot of fun. But some do require additional work that is not considered in the pricing of a quilt. Therefore, you can use two odd items in a quilt at no charge. For each additional item there will be a $5.00 charge. As we work on the quilt we will call you and talk about which items we would have an additional charge.

 

       

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Last modified: 04/13/08