VERY IMPORTANT: If you have any allergies to cornstarch or any type of washing detergent, do not place on order.
To order, select your blanket size, border, and backing/binding choices from the drop-down menus.
After purchase, you'll receive an intake form that must be filled out before you mail your shirts and my address so you can send your shirts to me. I will be communicating with you frequently, so please check your messages every day! Payment is expected at time of purchase. Please be assured that I will treat your precious memories with the utmost care and respect.
You will need to ship your shirts to me at your own cost. You will need to send me a tracking number when you mail the shirts. Scraps and unused portions of shirts are not returned unless otherwise requested. Please tell me ASAP if you want them mailed back to you!
The typical time frame to complete your quilt is 4 weeks. Please be aware that during busy seasons, quilts may take longer. If you need a quilt by a specific date, please contact me before you pay!
Cotton fabric is used for borders and backing. Quilt will be professionally quilted on a longarm sewing system. I will message you with options after purchase. High-grade poly/cotton (20/80) batting is used in between layers.
How to choose your shirts:
- T-shirt must not have holes or rips. Fading of graphics and/or stains are ok with me if they are ok with you.
- T-shirt must be clean so please wash it before you mail it.
- I will use the front of the shirts (unless you tell me otherwise).
- I am able to use cotton t-shirts, polyester shirts (jerseys), polos, button-down shirts (buttons will be cut out), and hoodies/sweatshirts (hoodie pockets may be removed). I'm not able to use shirts with metal or plastic of any kind. No tank tops or really thin worn-out shirts. If in doubt, use this rule: If you can see through it, I can’t use it.
- Number of shirts determine the size and cost of the quilt:
Number of shirts | Size of quilt | Cost |
16 (4 x 4) (lap size) | 50 x 50 | $208 |
20 (4 x 5) (lap size) | 50 x 65 | $260 |
25 (5 x 5) full size) | 65 x 65 | $325 |
30 (5 x 6) (full size) | 65 x 78 | $390 |
36 (6 x 6) (queen size) | 78 x 78 | $468 |
42 (6 x 7) (king size) | 78 x 91 | $546 |
Cost includes batting, backing, binding, laundering, labor, longarm services, and mailing the quilt back to you.
Your t-shirts will be cut into 13” by 13” squares and sewn together. Select your backing/binding color from the “Primary Color” drop down menu.
T-shirts will be stiffened with a liquid mixture of cornstarch and water. I will do a test with each shirt beforehand. If your shirt does not pass the test (damage from cornstarch mixture), I will message you before I continue. The cost of interfacing is high, so I don’t like to use this method to save you money! I will wash and dry your quilt to get rid of the cornstarch.
If you have any questions, send me a message and I'll get back to you. I am so excited to go on this journey with you!