I spent the afternoon in the basement...Ironing pieces of shirts, and then cutting 6 1/2 inch squares! I got the idea years ago to buy shirts from Good Will to make a quilt with. At first it was just shirts that said loud and clear 'To Be Worn With Jeans'....I only bought them when on sale. And I only bought sizes Large or larger.
This is that quilt. It is only tied...my older daughter wanted it when I made it. It has been all over creation with her. It is at least 21 years old...maybe a little older. And still in use. The shirts are all cotton shirts.
This is one that we use...I have it put away right now, but w have used it for years. It is from flannels shirts.
These are the same squares as in the first photo...just spread out a bit. Yet you are still not seeing all the different flannels. It will take a lot more squares than pictured here. Yet I have not decided how big I want to make it...I want it big enough to cover up with in my chair or on the couch. But I don't think I want a full sized. But we shall see. My quilts are never planned...they just evolve.
