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Holiday T-shirt Quilt Deadlines

If you are planning to give a T-shirt quilt as a holiday gift, this is the page to start with. Holiday spots fill quickly, and the sooner your T-shirts are here, the more options you will have.

Check the dates below, see what needs to be ready, and find out what to do if the deadline has already passed.

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Christmas T-shirt Quilt Deadline

Other Dates to Plan For

When Does Our Timer Start?

FAQs

How to Begin Your Holiday T-shirt Quilt

Holiday T-shirt quilt by Too Cool T-shirt Quilts

Christmas T-shirt Quilt Deadline

Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for T-shirt quilts. If you are hoping to give a quilt as a Christmas gift, the best thing you can do is start early.

Holiday availability depends on the type of quilt, the size of the quilt, how many T-shirts you have, and how full our schedule is when you contact us.

The deadline dates below will help you understand when to start, what needs to be ready, and what to do if the recommended holiday deadline has already passed.

Late summer through early fall

Best Time to Start

This is the best time to begin planning a T-shirt quilt for a holiday gift. You will have more time to gather your T-shirts, choose the right quilt style, and send everything in without the last-minute panic.

Recommended Christmas Deadline

October 1

This is the date we recommend starting your order if you want the best chance of having your quilt finished before Christmas.

T-shirts Need to Arrive By

October 15

Your T-shirts need to be here with your order form. Too Cool T-shirt Quilts has different order forms based on the type of quilt and where you are located, so make sure you are using the right one. 

After the Deadline

Contact us first

If the recommended deadline has passed, do not assume it is impossible. Availability will depend on the type of quilt, the size, and how full the schedule is. We also may be willing to charge a rush fee depending on our workload.

Too Late for Christmas?

You still have gift options

If there is not enough time to finish the quilt before Christmas, you can still give the idea of the quilt as the gift. A note, a photo of the T-shirts, or a printed order plan can let the recipient know a quilt is coming.

This might even be better in some situations. It gives the recipient a chance to have some input into the process, especially if they would enjoy helping choose the T-shirts, quilt style, or overall direction.

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Other Dates to Plan For

Christmas is not the only date that can sneak up on you. T-shirt quilts are often made for graduation, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, memorial gifts, and retirement gifts.

If you want the quilt finished for a specific date, start early. You will need time to gather the T-shirts, choose the right quilt style, complete the correct order form, and get your T-shirts to us.

Remember that April through June and October through December are a quilt maker’s busiest times. If your special occasion falls during these months, we may need additional time to make your quilt.

Graduation

6 to 8 Weeks Before Date Needed

Graduation season gets busy quickly. If you want a T-shirt quilt for a high school or college graduation, start planning before spring.

 Graduation T-shirt Quilts

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

4 to 6 Weeks Before Date Needed

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts need the same kind of planning as Christmas gifts. Start early so there is time to gather the T-shirts and make decisions without rushing.

Note - If you are collecting T-shirts from other family members, give an additional 3 to 4 months to collect those T-shirts!

 Planning Starts Here

Birthdays

4 to 6 Weeks Before Date Needed

A birthday quilt works best when you are not trying to collect T-shirts at the last minute. Start early if the quilt needs to be finished by a specific birthday.

 T-shirt Party Ideas

Anniversaries

4 to 6 Weeks Before Date Needed

Anniversary quilts often use T-shirts from trips, races, concerts, schools, or family events. Give yourself time to sort through the T-shirts and decide what belongs in the quilt.

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Memorial Quilts

4 to 6 Weeks Before Date Needed

Memorial quilts can take extra time before the order even begins. Families may need time to choose the T-shirts and decide who should be involved in the process. Sometimes the planning takes well over a year. Be kind to yourself and take all the time you need.

 Memory Quilts

Retirement Gifts

4 to 6 Weeks Before Date Needed

Work shirts, event T-shirts, uniforms, volunteer shirts, and organization T-shirts can all be used to mark a long chapter of someone’s life.

If you are collecting T-shirts from coworkers, family members, or friends, start a few months before you think you need to. People are slow, and you will need time to gather the T-shirts, choose what belongs in the quilt, and get everything to us.

 

 Start a Retirement Quilt

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When Does Our Timer Start?

There are two timelines to think about.

Your timeline starts when you begin gathering T-shirts, choosing a quilt style, filling out the order form, and getting everything to us.

Our timer starts after we have your T-shirts and order form, cut your T-shirts, figure the size and price of your quilt, and you approve the quilt.

When your T-shirts arrive, we will email you within 2 business days to let you know we have them. Then we will cut your T-shirts, determine the size of your quilt, and calculate the price.

Once you approve the quilt, our 4 to 6 week timer begins.

We take that timer seriously. If we do not think we can finish your quilt by the date you need, we will let you know before you approve the quilt.

If you are planning for a holiday, graduation, birthday, or another specific date, please do not wait until our published deadline to start gathering your T-shirts. That deadline is based on our 4 to 6 week timer, not the time it takes you to gather your T-shirts and complete your order form.

The sooner you start your timeline, the better chance we have of meeting the date you need.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a T-shirt quilt a good Christmas gift?

Who should I give a T-shirt quilt to for Christmas?

Can I surprise someone with a T-shirt quilt?

What if I do not have enough T-shirts?

Can I use more than T-shirts?

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