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Definition of a T-shirt Quilt: A quilt where the top is pieced from blocks cut from T-shirts and/or other clothing or textiles. A T-shirt quilt must have 3 layers - the quilt top, batting and the backing - that are held together with some type of functional and/or decorative stitching.
Definition of a T-shirt Blanket: A blanket where the top is pieced from blocks cut from T-shirts and/or other clothing or textiles. A T-shirt blanket only has 2 layers - the pieced top and the backing. These two layers may or may not be held together with some type of functional and/or decorative stitching.
If you are unsure what style of T-shirt quilt you are looking to have made, here's an explanation. This includes what each style is, it's look, feel and issues.
Do you know if you want a quilt or a blanket? Did you know that there is a difference between the two? Here's the explanation.
It's a combination of T-shirt selection, style, color, craftsmanship and a myriad of little details that add up to make a quilt awesome.
These are the three major players in the T-shirt quilt world. The products vary greatly in price, style and quality. This is a comprehensive comparison of the three makers.
If you don't have a trained eye, you might not be able to see the differences between different T-shirt quilts when you see them in a photo. But there are things to look for!
For the uninitiated, a T-shirt quilt is just a T-shirt quilt. You might think that anyone with a sewing machine can successfully make a T-shirt quilt. But that’s just not true. There are a lot of ways I have seen T-shirt quilts screwed up.
If you have too many T-shirts for one quilt, consider a double-sided quilt. Read more about that here.
There are a lot of misconceptions about T-shirt quilts. Here we expose 10 of them. If your quilt maker believes these, it will effect your quilt.
How did the T-shirt quilt come to be? Here's a short history of the rise of the T-shirt quilt.
There are a number of ways a quilt maker can quilt a quilt. Here is an explanation of the 4 major methods. What one do you want on your quilt?
There are a number of different materials of different quality levels that a quilt maker can choose to use when making your quilt. Do you know what you want?
Fleece is a soft man-made fabric that most of have in our wardrobe. Is it the correct material for a T-shirt quilt? We explore that question here.
Are you looking to have a quilt made from your T-shirt? This guide will help you figure out what you want your quilt to look and feel like. It's a comprehensive look at T-shirt quilts.
