1.  Do I have to send anything other than the t-shirts?

No.  The price of the quilt includes the materials.  Terri's T-Shirt Quilts provides the front fabric, the back fabric, thread, and the batting.

2.  Can I furnish my own fabric?

Yes, contact us by e-mail and we'll give you yardage requirements based on the number of t-shirts and quilt size.

3.  Is there anything I need to do to the shirts before I mail them?

Yes.  Launder them without softening agents such as liquid or fabric softening dryer sheets.  The t-shirts don't adhere as well to the stablizer when softening agents are used.

4.  What color of fabric is used?

Terri's T-shirt Quilts can pick the color that best compliments your shirts.  However, we can work with you if you have a color preference.

5.  What are borders, sashings, and backings?

Borders are the strips of fabric around the perimeter of the front of the quilt.  Sashings are the strips between the blocks on the quilt front.  The backing is the fabric on the back side of the quilt.

6.  How big can a graphic be for one quilt block?

Blocks are 14 inches.  Any graphic larger than that will have to be cut down.

7.  What do I do with small graphics on the chest or sleeve?

Oftentimes 4 chest or sleeve graphics can be put together to make one block.  We try to use every possible printed section of a shirt.

8.  How long does it take?

Three to five weeks depending on the number of quilt orders we have at a time.  We can give you an estimated delivery time when you place your order.

9.  Is my t-shirt quilt machine washable?

Yes!  A quilt is as washable as your t-shirts were.  Wash in cold water and tumble dry with low heat.  If you have special shirts such as vintage or autographed by celebrities, simply wash in cold water on the delicate cycle and hang dry.

10.  What extra features can be added to a t-shirt quilt?

Embroidered Quilt Plate - $10  (See gallery for picture)

Hanging Sleeve for Wall Hanging - $10

11.  How many shirts make a good size t-shirt quilt?

There are a couple of factors that determine the number of shirts needed.  We can use one shirt for two blocks if it has a decent size graphic on the front and the back.  We can make one block out of 4 chest size or sleeve graphics.  But generally speaking, here is an estimate:

9-12 Wall Hanging

12-16 TV or Stadium Quilt

20-24 Twin Size

25-30 Full Size

36-40 Queen Size

42-46 King Size

12.  Can I use a sweatshirt graphic for a quilt block?

Yes, We can use your sweatshirts, as well.

13.  Can I arrange the shirts?

You can arrange the shirts by making a chart, pinning or masking tape numbers to your shirts.  You can also pick a few shirts for special positioning, such as: "place my 2005 District Championship in the center block."  Most folks leave the layout to us, but you can give us as many hints as you like.

14.  Are the quilts "quilted"?

The front of the quilt is constructed with double seams for extra strength.  The backing, batting, and quilt front are also machine stitched together.  The three layers are then "hand tied" at the corners of each shirt with 6-strand embroidery thread to maintain the integrity of the shirts.