Fulfilling a Request
By Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21744)
Canada
August 13, 2017 5:58am CST
Several months ago my oldest daughter asked me if I could make a T-shirt quilt for her oldest son (my oldest grandchild).
This would be a new adventure. I've not made a t-shirt quilt before, but was willing to give it a try.
About six weeks ago she brought me a bag of his t-shirts and the planning began. The shirts were sorted and the logos were trimmed into rectangles and squares.
Now I'm almost ready to assemble the front of the quilt. Just two more rectangles.....or a square and a rectangle and the front will be complete.
The timing is perfect. It looks like I will have one more entry for our local fair. Then, afterwards, I can present it to my grandson.
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@LadyDuck (471222)
• Switzerland
13 Aug 17
@Morleyhunt I am sure it will not be easy, but you surely will find a way.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 17
They do present a unique challenge. I'm a little worried about the actual quilting.
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
14 Aug 17
i'm already imagining how cool this quilt is going to be because of all those cool logos. this is definitely going to be a keepsake.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
19 Aug 17
I'm hoping to have the quilt "sandwiched" before I go out this evening.
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@velvet53 (22534)
• Palisade, Colorado
19 Aug 17
@Morleyhunt I know what you mean. We never got any money back when I put things in the fair. Good luck to you.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
19 Aug 17
I'm certainly hoping I do well at the fair. A few extra dollars to put towards my craft is always appreciate.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
19 Aug 17
I'm hoping that they go together smoothly. This may be one of the few quilts I use a washable adhesive to sandwich the layers.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
19 Aug 17
I'm looking forward t having it complete. So far his mom has seen my progress and told me she at least loves it.
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
13 Aug 17
Oh wow, I hope you can share that to us, I'm eager to see them here in mylot.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 17
I will be certain to share a photo of the completed quilt after the fair.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
24 Aug 17
I have always wanted to make one of those. However, I do not like to quilt. I am far too much a perfectionist and cannot make the points match. Frustrating.
Love your finished product. It is great!
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Aug 17
@Morleyhunt I noticed and it was hard to give the completed project to the o eopke it was intended for.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
29 Aug 17
@ElusiveButterfly it is totally finished now...even the autograph block for the back. Can't wait u Til after the fair to see my grandsons face when he receives it.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
24 Aug 17
I've learned not to worry if all of my corners aren't perfect. In quilting close sometimes has to do. If you look closely you will find that isn't unusual. No one else notice unless you are way out.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 17
When it's finished I will share a photo and my grandsons reaction. This should happen at the end of September.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
19 Aug 17
I'm looking forward to seeing it complete. Slow and steady....it is progressing.
@Marilynda1225 (82685)
• United States
22 Aug 17
I'm sure your grandson will be thrilled with his Tshirt quilt and have a great keepsake. Looks like a great and fun project
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
24 Aug 17
It's been a challenge. The quilting should be finished sometime today. Then I'll add the bonding and label. I can only work on the machine quilting for short bursts. The weight and awkwardness of manoeuvring it under the machine is taxing.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Aug 17
This will be a surprise for him. He is a very active and involved young man. This chronicles his secondary school years, both in school activities and activities in the community.
@KristenH (33380)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
19 Aug 17
@Morleyhunt You're welcome. Can't wait to hear how it turned out.
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Sounds fun, that project! 
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
25 Aug 17
It has been a fun project. The quilting is finished...the binding is almost finished as well.
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