The Extraordinary T-shirt Quilt: A Scrapbook You Can Sleep Under

Making a T-shirt quilt is an imaginative, accessible way to transform laundry into legacy! Whether you are an experienced quilter or new to sewing, this book will help you create a lasting heirloom from treasured T-shirts. Professional quiltmaker, designer, teacher and author Lauren Kingsland takes you step-by-step through the process of making a T-shirt quilt that will really show off your special shirts. The book covers: * Dealing with stretchy fabrics with Lauren's new "Sew then cut" techniques * Design tips to use many sizes of blocks - no need for only same-size squares * Full color pictures of many quilts * Detailed descriptions of how several example quilts were designed and sewn * Step by step construction instructions * Color choice ideas * Quilting options and finishing * Troubleshooting tips * Advice for working with a professional long-arm quilter * How to figure out how much fabric to buy and more. Satisfied readers have said: "A thorough, well-written professional reference for anyone who makes quilts for others." JP, Queen City, AZ "A beautiful book that makes me want to clean out the closet and make my own T-shirt quilt." ST, Gaithersburg, MD