CindyT Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 My husband's best friend (besides me) died suddenly in his sleep (heart attack at 45 years old) earlier this year. This is the first of 4 t-shirt quilts I will be making out of his shirts (mostly Harley t-shirts). His wife is giving this one to his mom for an early Christmas present. I can say this has to be the only quilt that has gone together perfectly. I think Doug and God was smiling down on me and guiding my every move in the process. That's how I felt anyway. I have to say this is part of the healing process for me, too, as we all used to ride cycles together and do the car show circuit together for years. Flannel on the back, flames panto, black hobbs 80/20 batting, So Fine black thread, and Pellon SF101 stablizer. Thanks for looking. dougsmomsquilt 2013 by chrometopquilts, on Flickr dougsmomspartialblock 2013 by chrometopquilts, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 That is a wonderful tribute to your friend, it looks great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyquilter Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 what a great quilt and what a kind person you are for making it for them. I am sure both his wife and his mom will be so happy to have such a tribute too his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted November 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thanks, Kath and Christine! For any of you that do a lot of t-shirt quilts, do you have one of those steam press contraptions that you use? If so, where would I be able to find one? I checked with my local t-shirt/print shop and theirs is a heat press (no steam). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharonarooni Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 That looks great! The panto you chose is perfect for the quilt. This is so special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Love that flame panto on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Quilter Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 Nice work,. you sure have been busy. I am sure they will love your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 The quilt looks wonderful and the flames are just perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 You did a wonderful job on this one, Cindy! The flame panto is a perfect finish. Doug's wife is sure to get much comfort from being surrounded by such warm memories and your caring friendship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 For any of you that do a lot of t-shirt quilts, do you have one of those steam press contraptions that you use? If so, where would I be able to find one? I checked with my local t-shirt/print shop and theirs is a heat press (no steam). Cindy, I use my Singer Magic Press 4 (I've had it 25+years; bought it to press my husband's pants!) It doesn't use steam, so I cover the graphics with a press cloth and spritz with water, then press. It gives a nice crisp finish to the tshirt blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 I'm sure it will be cherished for years. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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