Finding a Quilt Maker

If you have never had a T-shirt quilt made before, the process of finding the right quilt maker might seem difficult. Here you will find information about choosing the right quilt maker for your T-shirts.

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Close up of quilting a T-shirt quilt on a long-arm quilting machine.

T-shirt Quilt Maker

/ˈtē ˌSHərt/ /kwilt/ /ˈmākər/

noun: T-shirt quilt maker; plural noun: T-shirt quilt makers.

Other Descriptors: Sewer, Quilter, Quilt Maker, Seamstress

Definition: A person who takes a grouping of T-shirts or other logowear and transforms the T-shirts into a quilt by cutting, sewing and quilting.

Someone calling themselves a T-shirt quilt maker may actually be a T-shirt blanket maker because of the methods she uses. Read more about that here.

Where can I find a T-shirt quilt maker?

This is an overview of the steps you should take to find a quilt maker. The first step is not "Ask around."

Local vs. National Quilt Makers

Are you looking for someone local to make your quilt? If so, here are a lot of things to consider.

What style of quilt do you want?

There are many style of T-shirt quilt. Don't find a quilt maker until you know which style is right for you.

Questions to ask your quilt maker.

After you have found someone your think is right to make your quilt, it's Q & A time. Ask your quilt maker these questions so you are assured you will get the quilt you want.

How much does a T-shirt quilt cost?

This is so important to know before you start working with your quilt maker. A very inexpensive T-shirt quilt might signal a number of issues.

What can go wrong?

What's the worst that can go wrong? If you go into the process of having a quilt make knowing what can go wrong, you will be able to plan accordingly to help mitigate the big issues.

What to Expect

If you know what to expect from your quilt maker, you may not run into any bad surprises. Here's what you can expect and need to do.

What Makes Too Cool T-shirt Quilts different?

There are 5 major differences that set a Too Cool T-shirt quilt apart from a traditional T-shirt quilt.