![]() Cut a 16×16 inch square from the paper bag or cardboard.A large flat surface (I used the floor).A paper grocery bag or large piece of cardboard.Pinking shears (optional but recommended) or fabric scissors.I used white so it would show on the back but any color would work. A lot of thread! I went through 2 spools.fleece (all one color, or a mix if you want a patch-work back also)- about a yard per every 5-6 shirts.If you have some old t-shirts that are full of memories, this is a great way to up-cycle them and make them useful. My next project is to make smaller versions for the kids from some of their baby clothes that have special memories. I finished this is about 8 hours total (split up over about 5 days when he wasn’t home) and the end result is a very soft, warm and machine washable quilt! ![]() Thankfully, the pattern worked and turned out to be easy! The confounding factor was that I had two weeks to get it done before Christmas and I could only do it while my hubby was gone and had to have all trace of it cleaned up before he got home so he wouldn’t suspect it.Īdd four kids to the mix and I really wasn’t sure I could finish it by Christmas. In hindsight, I would have gotten a couple extra yards in case I needed it, but three yards was just enough for a 5 shirt by 4 shirt quilt (16 inch blocks).Īfter some trial and error, I figured out a pattern that I (hoped) thought would work and decided to give it a try. I found fleece on sale for $3 a yard and bought three yards.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |