Just finished the top yesterday and I'm waiting on fabric to finish the backing.
One thing I learned with this quilt is to use the steam setting to press the steams. For years I never used the steam setting since my older iron would leave marks and stains on the fabric when I used the steam setting. I just never tried the steam setting on my new Rowenta iron until now. Wow, what a difference! I will always use the steam setting from now on.
I just need to remember:
- steam for ironing t-shirts to begin
- no steam for fusing
- steam for setting the seams
- no steam when ironing over the logos without parchment paper
What did you use for backing and batting? I want to make a t-shirt Quilt but I'm concerned about the weight of it when finished. Any ideas or info will be helpful. Your Quilt looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellie G.! I always use warm and white or warm and natural batting for my t-shirt quilts. To keep the weight down stick with a 20-25 shirt quilt. Anything more makes the quilt very heavy. I've heard about a very lightweight batting but I've never used it. For the backing I have used muslin for a lightweight cooler quilt and flannel for a warmer feel. I've also used a printed cotton which is lightweight and looks terrific on the back!
DeleteThank you! This is so helpful! I'll take your advice. I have 20 now and I'll get started. I usually use warm and natural in my quilts so I've even got enough supply to start. Thanks again.
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