Turn treasured tees into something brand-new-a T-shirt quilt! Capture the memories of a special time, starting with a quick pillow project or a baby quilt made from onesies, and work your way up to bed quilts in multiple sizes. Learn the secrets to choosing shirts, centring and cutting out around a logo, working with shirts that are too small, and interfacing knit fabrics with finesse. You'll practice your skills with 8 projects ranging from simple squares to pieced stars and triangles, plus easy machine-appliqued motifs. With beginner-friendly designs and truly unique layouts to entice experienced quilters, this essential guide to T-shirt quilts covers all the bases. (Product used in the book: Stabili-TEE Fusible Interfacing Bolt 60" x 10 yards ISBN: 9781617454950.)

About the Author

Carla Hegeman Crim, founder of Scientific Seamstress LLC, is a molecular biologist turned patternmaker. She has been experimenting with fabric for more than 30 years. Her first book, Sewn Hats, was published in 2013. scientificseamstress.com. Lindsay Conner is a writer, editor, and sewist. A Craftsy blogger and Baby Lock designer, she designs patterns for books and magazines. The author of Modern Bee - 13 Quilts to Make with Friends, Lindsay lives in Indianapolis with her family. lindsaysews.com, craftbuds.com

Reviews

Issue 102 - September 2017

Have you been there, done that and got the t-shirt? Is said tee collecting dust in your drawer? Turn it ionto a beautiful keepsake quilt paying homage to family holidays, sports teams, or quirky motifs with the help of this handbook. It shares great wisdom for sewing and finishing knit fabrics and provides easy through to advanced layouts, with tips for creating your own.

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Book Information
ISBN 9781617455308
Author Lindsay Conner
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint C & T Publishing
Publisher C & T Publishing
Weight(grams) 314g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 216mm * 5mm