Making a T-Shirt Quilt Start to Finish using Back Fabric as Binding! (markers in the show notes)

[@AngieRowlette]

Thank you for the clear instructions for a beginner to make a t-shirt quilt! I was able to complete my t-shirt quilt and not without the clear directions that I was able to follow step by step. Thank you!

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I’m so glad you were able to complete it!

[@Sunrise-go8up]

Thank you so much! I’m making a t-shirt quilt for my son of all his favorite band concerts he’s attended. I’m nervous about it, I’ve never done a quilt this challenging before and the way you laid out each step is so helpful!

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Thank you so much. You’ve got this!

[@sharikalous1121]

Well, I had to join! Im from Kansas and I use to live in St George! lol Then Manhattan! Ive watched 3 videos before this and I like your style best! The rest make it more work then needed! Nice job! Now I can make my nephews quilt!

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Glad I could help neighbor!

[@conniewilliams2781]

This was the best tutorial. Every step is covered!

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Thank you!

[@spiriteag]

Love this video. Thank you for explaining clearly and in detail.

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Thank you for your kind comment!

[@StacyK0731]

Me again :) lol I delivered the T-shirt quilt I made today to the gentleman who lost his father earlier this year and he was almost in tears (and me too). It was a beautiful moment to say the least. I wanted to personally thank you for such a wonderful tutorial. The absolute best!! I must say the instructions you gave about ironing on the interfacing BEFORE cutting out the squares was so invaluable!! I wish I could show you the end result but suffice it to say it turned out amazing!!! Thanks again 🙂

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

This makes my heart so happy! Thank you for sharing!

[@NaomiC336]

Great video and wonderful purple t-shirt there. 💜💜

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Thank you!

[@StacyK0731]

Excellent tutorial, the best I've seen. I am a sewer but never made one of these before and I have been commissioned to make one and I love all your tips and advice. End result is great!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Thank you so much!!

[@halinaweinrick4735]

Wow! A lot of work, time, patience and love went into making this quilt! Beautiful quilt!

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Practice makes perfect. And I still need a lot of practice.

[@bethschmidt5990]

Just was I was looking for, for my first t-shirt quilt

[@elizabethdiaz2278]

Thank you for this step by step video. I was having a tough time trying to figure out how I was going to finish my t-shirt blanket and have learned from you how to do the back and binding! I didn't even think to change to my walking foot so that too was an "a ha" moment! Or maybe it was a "duh"! Either way you were awesome! 👍🙌😃❤️

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m glad you were able to finish it! 🙌🏻

[@nicolletteternes4224]

Watching this while I make my own tshirt quilt and realized I recognized some of your tshirts! Hello from Wichita?

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Hello fellow Kansan! I lived in the Wichita area for five years, but have been in North Kansas for 13 years now.

[@Kukla156]

Thank you for the tutorial! You guided my first t-shirt quilt experience and made it easy. :)

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I’m so glad to hear this! Thanks!

[@Kukla156]

@@auburnhillhomestead6565 it was so much fun! Thanks again for sharing!

[@charlkleinman2937]

Great explanation. Thanks

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Thank you!

[@lainiejackson1602]

HI there! Great video! I am just about ready to sew my shirts together. However, I am hesitant to do so because I would really like to make it double sided (due to having a ton of shirts!) Unfortunately, I can't seem to find a "diy" video on how to put it all together so that it all lines up properly. Any advice on how to do so? Thanks!

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Make sure all tshirts have the backing, that way they won’t stretch. Then you’ll just have to take your time to line up all seams. Use a LOT of pins to hold in place. And since you’re not doing a backing fabric, you’ll need to put on a regular quilt binding. I’m sure there are plenty of KZbin videos on that.

[@lainiejackson1602]

@@auburnhillhomestead6565 Thank you! I'm working up the nerve to give it a shot!

[@joycej9415]

I am making one now Quilt As You Go.

[@DonnellSack]

I have watched several videos putting a t-shirt quilt together and yours has the best instructions!!Can you tell me how much backing flannel you used and how much batting? Thank you.

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I always measure my finished product. And you’re going to want same size as the tshirts for the batting. And then at least 3 inches extra around all sides for the backing fabric. For a quilt the size of the one in the video, I would get 2.5 yards of extra wide flannel. The regular width is not enough. You could always do 5 yds of regular with and piece it together to make it wide enough, and you would just have an extra seam down the middle and a LOT of scrap fabric. Hope this helps!

[@AnneGoggansQHHT]

I did this 😊 wish I could post a pic. I sandwiched some cotton batting in between. I’d like to hand tack the inner corners, but it’s hard on my hands

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I wish you could post a pic too! And yes, going through multiple cloth layers and batting is hard on even the strongest of hands. Thanks for sharing that you did it!

[@suehoffmann364]

I love your instructions for quilting a T-shirt quilt. You made it look so easy. I have a question regarding photos added to your T-shirt quilt....can you use the diagonal lines going through the photo material? 😊

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Thank you!! And it should not be an issue, just make sure you have a sharp, fresh needle!

[@helenquinn9127]

Hi I love this! If I have to piece the backing because it isn’t wide enough, would I just piece it to line up with some of the seams between the squares?

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I have done it that way and also just had them at different spots, and it just looks like there’s more quilting on the back. If you do that, I would just go for symmetry.

[@morgandrury2257]

Love this and definitely going to attempt it as a first time quilter! You made each step super easy to understand. Q. Is there any way you could make this an add on project throughout the years? I was going to do it with band tees I own and as I get older would like to add more. What’s the best way to do this?

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

You wouldn’t be able to have a finished product until you had all the tees. You could just put the front together and keep adding on, and then when you’re finally all done, put the back on. Otherwise you’d have to take a seam ripper, take the backing off the quilt, and then piece on the tees. I’d be afraid of ripping it, or it not fitting together quite right.

[@elainesnyder2541]

Do you not pin or baste the layers before you start to sew?

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I pin each square in the middle through all the layers before I sew the grid.

[@YvonneTellez-w4v]

hi auburn, this will be my first time attempting to make with tshirt quilt, so approx how much interfacing and backing material is needed with the 24 t shirts?

[@shoshanadesigns4134]

You said "thinner quilting material" is that the same as "lightweight" or is it "medium."?

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I’ve used both, lightweight definitely goes through my machine better, as it’s 3 layers thick. But it’s about preference. I needed way more muscle with the medium weight.

[@MemoriesGiftShopHouston]

What size does this quilt finish at 😮❤

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

A little smaller than a twin size. It would fit on top of a twin bed, but not hang over the sides too far.

[@lwaite439]

Have you ever tried making it as a blanket with fleece as a backing (no batting)? Your thoughts??

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I have not done this. It is a good idea, the only thing that would worry me is the fleece rolling on you when you go to do the binding.

[@pamhuckle3029]

Yes, I've made two that way. First, one I made for one grandson. The second one he did all the work except the binding, which I finished so he could have to take to college The brother is working on one, but will likely need help to finish before college. The two finished quilts are much loved.

[@lindacoats4077]

Do you prewash your Flannel backing

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Yes, I do, to avoid shrinkage once it’s put together.

[@elizabethdiaz2278]

Great question! Thank you!

[@bbhybris]

Thank you for this! I watched a ton of tutorials and yours is the one I'll stick with. Q: when I look up a quilting foot, it equates it to a walking foot, however you mention them as two separate attachments. Is there another name for it, I'm confused! Thank you ❤

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I apologize if I said it that way. I use the terms walking and quilting foot interchangeably. They are the same attachment. Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@bbhybris]

@@auburnhillhomestead6565 oh no problem! That makes sense, I'm new to this 😅 thanks again!

[@janetherdman2585]

Quilt as you go made modern

[@javanut57]

Thank you for this start to finish video! Very clear and nicely done. So you did stitch in the ditch to quilt the layers together? I had read in another blog that if the seams were ironed open, the stitch in the ditch wouldn't hold well. Have you had any problems with this? I just finished a collage style t-shirt quilt, using different size t-shirt blocks, so I was wondering about doing SID, even though, the lines won't all be perfectly vertical or horizontal. I was also thinking of not using any batting at all. Have you made any without the batting?

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I ironed open each seam, and then quilted with SID. I have used two types of batting, the one you see in the video and then a traditional quilt batting that is thinner. I have never not used batting, so not sure how that would work. I also always use the flannel as my backing fabric, so maybe that helps hold the seams in place. I have made many T-shirt quilts and I have never had one come open. I think the SID would look cool on the multiple sizes! Thanks for watching!

[@michellemonday4650]

Which interfacing do you use please

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

I’m not sure of the name, but ist is the lightest weight. Joann’s sells it for .99 a yard

[@lindacoats4077]

Do you prewash your Flannel backing

[@auburnhillhomestead6565]

Yes, the flannel backing does get washed before putting the quilt together.