Making A Quilt From Flannel Shirts

Also going to try to long arm quilt it.

Making a quilt from flannel shirts.

Easy diy flannel shirt quilt. My husband just passed away and i plan to make each child a lap quilt with his flannel shirts. If you love quilting this is a great project. I made simple 9 patch blocks and now don t know what kind of backing i should use.

Get the measurements to make this simple quilt that makes for a perfect weekend quilting project. This is a good pattern. I love the idea of making his and hers quilts and using those old flannel shirts in your husband s closet is the perfect way to get his. I am going to machine quilt the blocks before i assemble the quilt with a whitework quilt pattern.

Do not throw away those shirts. I have saved their grandpa s great grandpa s flannel shirts. November 25 2017 at 4 25 pm. Quilting does take a bit of time but it is so worth the effort when you have that quilt for cozying up in during the winter months.

The quilts i have pinned on this board are some patterns i am considering using. The snuggle is real. We re sure of. Zj humbach shares tips for quilting with flannel that can make preparing and working with the fabric much easier.

When making t shirt quilts i usually add sashing strips between all of my t shirt blocks and do most of my heavier quilting there to ensure the quilt layers stay together. The finished blocks are 20 1 2. I am going to use cranberry and forest green in large squares. If you re looking for a way to take your quilting projects from cute to cozy consider creating one of these free flannel quilt patterns.

Flannel is a popular fabric choice when it comes to making garments like flannel pajamas but it is also a great choice when wanting to make nice warm snuggly quilts. October 4 2015 at 4 50 pm. I am making a quilt for my daughter who wants flannel backing and no batting. You could keep the good times rolling with more flannel.

Start your new year making a quilt with men s flannel shirts. See more ideas about quilts quilt making quilt patterns. In the cold chilly months when the wind is blowing you re going to be reaching for your flannel quilt. After you combine your quilting pattern squares and rectangles you will have a new quilt to be used for a sofa throw or a cover up for your favorite sporting event.

The men s plaid flannel shirts can be mixed and matched with the solid matching colors. Adding flannel to your quilts adds a layer of warmth comfy textures and a wintertime style that is hard to pass by. I too am trying to make a memory quilt out of flannel shirts. I think these patterns would work well using flannels.

I backed it in a nice flannel fabric and it is a favorite of. The make it over the weekend flannel quilt instructions.