Having a T-shirt quilt made sounds simple enough: send in your shirts, get back a quilt.
But just like with airline tickets or cell phone plans, the final price isn’t always what you thought it would be. There are often hidden or unexpected costs that can sneak up on you if you're not paying attention—or if your quilt maker isn’t transparent.
Choosing a T-shirt quilt style and maker is a personal decision. While we love working with everyone who values T-shirts and quilts, we’ve found that our quilts resonate most with certain types of customers.
Picking the right T-shirt quilt maker is a big deal. After all, you’re trusting someone to turn your T-shirts—your memories—into something you’ll love and use for years to come. Not all quilt makers are created equal, and choosing the wrong quilt maker might leave you with a quilt you may not love. That’s why it’s so important to know what to look in a quilt maker before you even start your search.
This guide has everything you need to make the best choice for your needs. From the different types of quilt makers to the key skills to look for and whether a local option is right for you, with the right info, you’ll be able to find someone who can transform your T-shirts into the quilt of your dreams.
Not every T-shirt quilt maker starts their journey the same way, but they all share a common goal: turning T-shirts into quilts and blankets. So, how do you choose the right quilt maker for your project?
Let’s break down the different types of T-shirt quilt makers, explore how they got started, and help you understand what to expect when you trust them with your T-shirts.
I have been making high school graduation quilts since 1995. This was well before my daughter even started kindergarten. In the intervening years, including my daughter’s high school and college graduations, I have learned a thing or two about having a graduation T-shirt quilt made.