sewing a memory t-shirt quilt for Anna

Step 1: First I gathered all of Anna’s library t-shirts and cut out the design on each one. I cut them out larger than what I wanted for the finished product so that I could square up all the sides later.

Step 2: I then ironed on interfacing to the backs of all the t-shirts and cut them to final size. I used interfacing that had lines on it for all the colored t-shirts and plain white interfacing for all the white t-shirts. This used up what I had already in my stash.

Step 6: Then I made my quilt sandwich with my backing fabric, batting, and quilt top. I used safety pins to secure the layers together.

Step 7: I started in the center and machine-quilted a loopy-meander over the entire project. I did not quilt over the logo print, just around it.

Step 8: I trimmed up the sides, made it square, and added a binding around the edges. I made a tag to secure on the back that has a story of the quilt.

Step 9:This was my second quilt and the first ever machine quilting experience. There are small imperfections and room to expand my knowledge. I love the fact that now Anna’s t-shirts can be out and seen instead of in a box:)

**if you want to learn more about quilting checkout Sunday Morning Quilts by Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkinson at your local library.