Rhondalea Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 I was asked by a friend to make a t-shirt quilt from the shirts she has collected since being diagnosed with breast cancer. She's taken part in many walks and fundraisers but does not wear t-shirts herself. So, with no restrictions, I was given the honor of creating something that will be very special and will be handed down through the generations. Just a bit about the special touches that I added for her......each shirt is framed by a flowing vine, signifying new LIFE. In the meandering, I included the cancer ribbon to remind her of the fight for her life. And included with the ribbons, she will see many hearts that were added, to remind her of the love and support she has received and continues to receive. The quilt is framed with piano keys, to remind her of the beautiful music that life now has to offer, thanks to the blessings and new life that she has been given. In the photo, I am located on the left and Bev is on the right. This was a beautiful project and one that brought many tears and hugs of happiness. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondalea Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 This is the cancer ribbon I worked into the meandering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 That is very pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondalea Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Here's one of the many hearts included, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondalea Posted August 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Last picture! Here's the vine that surrounds each shirt panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Great use of the shirts, Rhonda, and the motifs you added to the quilting are wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFQuilts Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Rhondalea, Your t-shirt quilt is just wonderful - and very well done. I'm sure that it is a blessing for your friend. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 She will look upon this with such sweetness knowing she won the battle. You did a great job with it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 That's the nicest cancer quilt I've ever seen! Blessings for both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 How thoughtful and well-done, Rhondalea! Thank you for the inspiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Very nice! Love the ribbon you incorporated.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoquilter Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Rhonda, it is beautiful (and very PINK!). Your quilting is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Really nice job and really PINK! Love it............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 That came out great. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 That is a great quilt. I never thought of making a quilt with the t-shirts. They usually give you an extra large t-shirt to wear during the walks and they are huge on me. Great quilting also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhondalea Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 She's pretty pleased with the quilt. The only requirement she gave me was that it had to be PINK! And, as some of you have mentioned, it's quite pink! She'll be showing it off to family this week and is so excited about doing so! I can't wait to hear the comments. That's the best part of finishing a job for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpsquilter Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 This is the prettiest t shirt quilt I have ever seen. I love it. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen G Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 What an awesome quilt you made for your friend. She will cherish it and draw strength and inspiration from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Oh what a wonderful and beautiful gift you have given your friend. It is so very special and pretty. Thank you for sharing it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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