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Cost of a T-shirt Quilt with Border

We have a number of different options and styles of borders that you can choose to add to your quilt. The styles are described with photographs below.

We are frequently asked if a border will increase the size of a quilt. And the answer is yes and no:

  1. Yes, it will increase the size of your quilt if you add a border to a set number of T-shirts. For example, if your T-shirts will make a quilt that is 52 x 64 without a border, if we add a border, it will make the quilt larger.

  2. No, it will not increase the size of a quilt if you include the size of the border when plan your quilt. Let's look at an example:

    • If you want a quilt that is 52 x 64 with a border, then adding the border will not make the quilt larger. But, that border will make the inside of your quilt smaller. That is, the T-shirt part of the quilt will be smaller.

    • In this case, the T-shirt area will be be 48 x 60. Then, adding the 2" border to all four sides, the final quilt will remain 52 x 64.

    • So, after deciding what final size you want your quilt to be, if you add a border to that size, t-shirt area will be smaller by the width of the border on each side.  

    • Keep in mind that, the wider the border, the fewer number of items needed for your quilt.

July 2021 Baby Clothes Quilt Pricing - Simple
Description Lap Large Lap Multi Use Twin Full Queen King
Dimensions 48 x 48 52 x 64 60 x 72 60 x 84 84 x 92 92 x 100 100 x 112
Approx. No. of Items* 25 - 40 40 - 50 45 - 60 30 - 40 60 - 80 75 - 100 100 - 130
Simple With No Border $618 $755 $921 $1,004 $1,269 $1,384 $1,544
With 2" Solid Border $753 $906 $1,105 $1,205 $1,522 $1,661 $1,853
With 4" Solid Border $772 $921 $1,123 $1,225 $1,548 $1,688 $1,884
With 4" + 2" Solid Border $850 $1,039 $1,268 $1,383 $1,746 $1,904 $2,125
With 4" Pieced Border $850 $1,039 $1,268 $1,383 $1,746 $1,904 $2,125
With 4" Pieced + 2" Solid Border $913 $1,116 $1,362 $1,486 $1,875 $2,045 $2,2829
With 2" Solid + 4" pieced +
2" solid Border		 $944 $1,154 $1,409 $1,537 $1,940 $2,116 $2,361

**Prices effective until 12/31/2021

July 2021 Baby Clothes Quilt Pricing - Complex
Description Lap Large Lap Multi Use Twin Full Queen King
Dimensions 48 x 48 52 x 64 60 x 72 60 x 84 84 x 92 92 x 100 100 x 112
Approx. No. of Items* 25 - 40 40 - 50 45 - 60 30 - 40 60 - 80 75 - 100 100 - 130
Complex With No Border $772 $943 $1,151 $1,256 $1,585 $1,729 $1,929
With 2" Solid Border $941 $1,151 $1,404 $1,532 $1,934 $2,110 $2,354
With 4" Solid Border $964 $1,179 $1,439 $1,570 $1,981 $2,161 $2,412
With 4" + 2" Solid Border $1,042 $1,273 $1,554 $1,695 $2,140 $2,334 $2,605
With 4" Pieced Border $1,042 $1,273 $1,554 $1,695 $2,140 $2,334 $2,605
With 4" Pieced + 2" Solid Border $1,119 $1,368 $1,669 $1,821 $2,298 $2,507 $2,798
With 2" Solid + 4" pieced +
2" solid Border		 $1,157 $1,415 $1,727 $1,884 $2,378 $2,594 $2,894

**Prices effective until 12/31/2021 

* This is a very rough estimate.The number of items needed will depends on how much we use from any one item. The more we use from any one item, the few items you will need. For example, we will use a larger piece from a baby blanket than we use from on onesie with a small design on the front.

Most people will send us what belongs in the quilt and tell us what size they are hoping to get. We will work with you to make the quilt the size you would like with what you have sent to us. 

But don't send us 100 items and expect to have a lap size quilt made. 

Complex

Complex Baby clothes quilt by Too Cool T-shirt QuiltsOur complex baby clothes quilts also use a block from each item, but these blocks may include zippers, buttons, bows, collars and other adornments. We also include items that will need to be stitched onto or appliquéd onto another block of fabric. These items include entire outfits, dresses, socks, soft shoes, bibs, hats and bloomers.  

The result is an interactive quilt with a 3D feel to it. Buttons can be unbuttoned, zippers zip and unzip. Bibs may flip up. Stuffed animals feet and arms are free to move. Quite simply, these quilts are wonderful. 

A complex baby clothes quilt takes much, much more work than a simple one. The variety of fabrics mixed with the 3D items makes sewing and quilting these quilts very difficult.  Thus, they are priced at a higher rate than a simple baby clothes quilt.

 

 

Simple

Simple baby clothes quilt by Too Cool T-shirt QuiltsOur simple baby clothes quilts are made using a block or two from each clothing item. These blocks are just blocks of fabric without any special adornments. We start by cutting one block from each item. We then save the unused portion of the clothing items in case we don’t have enough to make a quilt the size you want.  The blocks are puzzled together like our T-shirt quilts.

Our simple baby clothes quilts do not include the appliqué or sewing down of items such as necklines, collars, bibs, hats, socks, outfits or other such items. 

Although these quilts appear relativity simple, they do require a very skilled sewer and quilter to make them look right. As a result, they cost more than a typical T-shirt quilt. 

Learn more about baby clothes quilts with our Baby Clothes Quilt Guide. It has comprehensive information about having your baby's clothing transformed into a quilt. 

Baby Clothes Buying Guide 

 

How to Plan a Baby Clothes Quilt 

  1. mom gets a baby clothes quiltDecide what style of quilt you want made – complex or simple.

  2. Collect the clothing. 

    Simple - If you want a simple baby clothes quilt, look at the items you choose in terms of having a block or two cut from each item. We can use clothing and blankets. We will try to take the most interesting section of each item. So if there is a pocket or a graphic, we will use that section. We will avoid collars, buttons and other items.

    Complex – Have fun, we can use just about anything you send our way. If there is something that we can’t use, we will let you know and return the item with the quilt.

  3. Clean and Mark. Here are the directions for preparing items for a quilt. Most of the time, there is nothing to mark not to use. We use any part that is not X’d out. We also try to avoid stains. But these are baby clothes, and they will have stains.

  4. Box Up Your Items.

  5. Print out an order form.

  6. E-mail or call your quilter to tell her to expect your items. The e-mail address and phone number are on the order form.

  7. Ship to the address at the top of the order form.

We will call or e-mail you when your box arrives and let you know the size and cost and to figure everything else out. 

Baby clothes quilt by Too Cool  

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