I QUILT YOUR TEES, YOU OWN YOUR STORY

My favorite type of quilt is a T-Shirt or Memory Quilt!

Puzzle Style T-Shirt Quilt — Puzzle Quilt

Polaroid style T-Shirt Quilt Pattern — Polaroid style T-Shirt Quilt

Polaroid T-Shirt Quilt - a PDF Pattern — Polaroid T-Shirt Quilt

I love to make quilts and these are so special!
Here are some guidelines to give you the best outcome on your quilt.

Shirt Selection

Choose shirts in good condition without holes!
Shirts that have a low-quality iron-on image may not hold up well with washing and general wear and tear.
Jerseys with holes may need a layer of fabric behind them.
I always recommend that you give your shirts a final victory round through the washer and dryer to see if they survive well! Maybe that shirt that has been tucked away for years has a decal that doesn’t survive the wash cycle. It is better to find that out before including it in your quilt! When you wash and dry, do not use fabric softener. Another reason to prewash is if the shirt is new. New color shirts can bleed when washed the first time.
Take your time to select shirts that hold personal meaning and fit well with your overall design vision.

Will you go with a theme?

Many T-Shirt quilts will affirm or celebrate accomplishments in sports, band, clubs, etc!
Some will preserve memories from family vacations and events!
Will the quilt be a memorial for a loved one?
A fun quilt can include all of the above and more! It’s your quilt and that is what makes it unique and personal. You get to choose!

Q: Do I have to use interfacing on the back of the shirts?

A: I do not use interfacing on the back of my shirts for T-Shirt Quilts. I use a technique that achieves a softer quilt without the added expense from using interfacing!

How I work with clients:

I have had clients hand me a bag full of shirts and say “thank you, let me know when it is done”.

I have had clients go over every detail.

This is your quilt and I want it to be a treasure for you and/or your recipient! We can go over the design details and your preferences.

Here are some suggestions on booking a T-Shirt Quilt:

Choose a style of quilt. I have 4 samples below. We can start here!
Choose a finished size. This may be done in a couple of ways. If you have 25 shirts, that is typically a full size quilt (for the Block Party Style). If you want a twin size quilt, you will need to come up with a minimum of 20 shirts. Hopefully the number of shirts that you have will correspond to the size you hope for!
I suggest submitting the shirts in two groups. “Group A” has all the ‘must use’ shirts and “Group B” has the ‘use these if you need them’ shirts. If there are images on both sides of the shirt, but you only want to use one side, mark the “do not use” side with some masking or painter’s tape

Do you offer any upgrades and what is “standard”?

My “standard” quilt is made with top-quality, 100% cotton quilting products and fabrics to achieve the best possible outcome!

Standard backing and sashing colors are:

Dark Gray
Light Gray
Navy
Burgundy

Backing fabrics are a luxurious, 100% cotton with a sateen finish. So nice against your skin!

If you prefer a different backing or a different sashing fabric, there is a small upcharge for those.

We can discuss any options that you may prefer so you receive the quilt that you desire!

Suggested Quilting Designs For an All-Over, Lasting Finish 🧵✨

To keep your T-shirt quilt soft, flexible, and long-lasting, I recommend quilting designs that distribute stitching evenly across the quilt. This helps stabilize the knit fabrics evenly. (Here are a few suggestions.)

Block Party style quilt. Borders in one color. Solid backing.

$ 25

per shirt

Lap Size 50" x 66" - 12 Shirts - $300
Twin Size 70" x 90" - 20 Shirts - $500
Full Size 84" x 90 " - 25 Shirts - $625
Queen Size 90" x 95" - 30 Shirts - $750
King Size 108" x 110" - 36 Shirts - $900

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Polaroid style quilt. Borders in one color. Solid backing.

$ 35

per shirt

Lap Size 58" x 64" - 9 Shirts - $315
Twin Size 77" x 86" - 16 Shirts - $560
Queen Size 95" x 107" - 25 Shirts - $875
King Size 114" x 107" - 30 Shirts - $1050

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Custom Puzzle Quilt

Shirt counts are guidelines; I design the layout based on the shirts you send and the size you choose.

Deposit: $150 – Balance due upon completion.
The deposit is non-refundable and secures your spot on my schedule.

T-Shirt Quilt Price Calculator

Prayeriewife Quilting · prayeriewife.com

Quilt Size

-- Select a size --

Lap · approx 44 x 44 in. · 15-20 shirts

Large Lap · approx 48 x 60 in. · 15-25 shirts

Snuggle-Up · approx 56 x 68 in. · 15-35 shirts

Twin · approx 64 x 80 in. · 20-50 shirts

Oversized Twin · approx 72 x 84 in. · 20-50 shirts

Full · approx 80 x 88 in. · 20-55 shirts

Queen · approx 88 x 92 in. · 30-60 shirts

King · approx 100 x 100 in. · 40-80 shirts

Border Option

No Border

Single Color - 2 in. Border

Single Color - 4 in. Border

Two Colors - 2 + 4 in. Combo Border

Select a size to see pricing

Pricing is an estimate based on quilt size and border selection.
Final quote provided after your free consultation.
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pricing updated 9/2/26

Testimonials

Susan is absolutely fantastic! She's very enthusiastic about her quilting and does a phenomenal job. She finished both quilts in a timely manner and ensured my daughter had the smaller one in time for college. She does beautiful work and communicated with me throughout the whole process! Wish I had found her sooner!

She did a great job on my quilt. She was very helpful with suggestions and finished the quilt in a timely manner. I would recommend her to others.

The love for quilts runs so deep in my family. My brothers and I all grew up with quilts that were made for us individually. We used those quilts til they were rags, but I am pretty sure we still have those rags . We have found old quilts boxed up in storage from our ancestors and have fought over who gets to keep them. You could say these quilts are part of our family as much as we are. WE LOVE QUILTS! After years and years of collecting shirts that have only sat in storage boxes, I found the person with the best skills and vision for the tshirt quilt I have been envisioning. Finally, a giant piece of art that will absolutely be used, loved, and displayed on the daily. I am so beyond grateful for holding out until I found someone who had the style and skill that I truly needed! Edit: I tagged the quilt artist in this post for anyone wishing for their own special work of art made from the heart.