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Is it possible to make a rag quilt out of sports t-shirts? I would like to do this for the son of a good friend as a graduation present. Obviously I need some instructions and help. I am a beginner and have only made 3 rag baby quilts. I do love them though
Of course you can. Granted, it won't rag like flannel, but you can cut them up and sew them just like a rag quilt. I'll warn you, though. T-shirts are stretchy, so make sure you use a ball point needle and a stretch stitch. Also, if you want it to rag a little, I would back with flannel or use flannel as the batting. Good luck! This sounds like a great project!
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Answers by Expert:
Audrey Zohner
Expertise
I am an expert rag quilter. I have made over 100 rag quilts and would love to assist others with questions and methods. I don't know much about actual quilting like machine or hand quilting or applique. I am, however, the resident expert on rag quilting in my town. If you want to make a rag quilt, I am your woman.
Experience
I have been sewing for 12 years and rag quilting for 4. I have experienced just about every pitfall there is in rag quilting. Check out my quilts at audreysragquilts.etsy.com.
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