96 x 108
This is the first of the 5 memory quilts I was asked to make by my friend. She chose this cross quilt pattern, but only had 4 polo shirts for me to use. This was my initial fabric pull, but I did end up adding in two more of each color.
I think I need a bigger design wall! This quilt is 16 x 18 blocks and I cut my squares at 6.5". I you wanted to make a king size bed, you would have to add some borders, but that would make it a very long quilt.
I have it on my king size bed and it over hangs less than 2 blocks. It will be shorter once it is washed.
The entire cross was just his shirts which made it a little more challenging to sew together. I tried in the rest of the quilt not to put two shirts touching. I really like this pattern, but not this color combo. I did get to make another one in a lap size, but I'll show you that one later.
Linking with Busy Hands Quilts for Finished or Not Friday.
I'll bet your friend is really happy with this finish.
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ReplyDeleteI think this is a really lovely quilt. Wow - to make 5 for a friend is really, really nice of you. {{Hugs}} I am sure each of them will be so special to her. ~smile~ Roseanne
I think it looks great. You actually cut up the polo shirts and used them in the quilt? As if T shirt fabric isn't scary enough! But you handled it like a pro.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat memory quilt. I really like the borders.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very bright quilt, for the friend to keep or it goes to one of her kids? You are doing an awesome job!
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