Custom-Made, HAND-QUILTED T-Shirt Quilts and Baby Clothes Quilts
Do you have drawers or bins full of old t-shirts or baby clothes? What better way to preserve these precious memories than to turn them into a beautiful, soft, hand-made heirloom quilt that can be used, loved and passed down through generations?
I am happy to make beautifully handmade, custom hand-quilted quilts out of your special t-shirts or baby's clothes. I will work closely with you to make your quilt just the way you want it, based on a picture or pattern that you have in mind, or I can create a custom pattern based on the clothes you send. You choose the color scheme or theme that you have in mind, send me the t-shirts or baby clothes, and I will do the rest! I put a lot of care, quality, and attention to detail, and most of all love into all of my quilt projects, and I look forward to creating a one-of-a-kind memory keepsake quilt for you or someone special in your life.
I do all quilting the traditional way, completely by hand - no machines involved! Of course, this takes much longer than machine quilting, but it adds such a special, loving touch to your quilt. Depending on the size and complexity of your quilt, expect it to take 2-6 months to complete a t-shirt or baby clothes quilt. My quilting averages approximately 5-6 stitches per inch. I use hand quilting thread in any color. When choosing a quilting pattern, I evaluate the complexity of piecing and the overall feel of the quilt, and its intended use. If you have a specific quilting pattern in mind, please let me know. Also, if you have a specific stencil you would like me to use, you may include it with your quilt top.
Pricing:
The pricing for your t-shirt or baby clothes quilt accounts for the following: preparing the clothes (ironing, cutting and applying stabilizer), purchasing required materials (fabric, stabilizer, batting, thread), piecing the top, adding personalized applique/embroidery as requested, basting, hand-quilting, and finally binding the quilt together. If you would rather send all the materials needed for quilt assembly (t-shirts, border fabric, quilt backing, & batting) the cost is as listed below but the total will be reduced by 25%.
The cost of piecing your quilt top is $4.00/sq foot and the price of hand quilting is determined by the complexity of the quilting involved:
Outline, Grid or Straight Line quilting: $6.00/sq. foot (Quilting cost) + $4.00/sq. foot (Piecing) = $10.00/sq. foot Total
Stenciled quilting: $8.00/sq. foot (Quilting cost) + $4.00/sq. foot (Piecing) = $12.00/sq. foot Total
To calculate the cost of your quilt, multiply the length (in feet) times the width (in feet) times the cost per square foot.
For example, a full size quilt 78" x 90" quilted using simple outline and straight line quilting would be 6.5' X 7.5' = 48.75 sq.feet @ $10.00 = $487.50.
Example Costs for T-Shirt and Baby Clothes Quilts:
Quilt #T-Shirts Appx Size Price
Crib 6-12 36" x 48" $120-$144
Throw 12-15 48" x 72" $240-$288
Twin 20-24 60" x 85" $354-$424
Full 24-30 72" x 90" $450-$540
Queen 30-35 90" x 100" $625-$750
King 35-42 110" x 110" $840-$1008
A 50% deposit is required to begin work and the balance is due upon completion. You will also be responsible for all shipping charges.
Once I receive your clothes and your deposit, I will begin working on your quilt and will send you an invoice for the final cost of services, minus the deposit. I accept personal checks, PayPal, certified checks, and money orders.
You can send your t-shirts or baby clothes and deposit to:
Jody Mellin
1930 N. Grass Creek Rd.
Casper, WY 82604.
If you're interested in creating a custom-made t-shirt or baby clothes quilt, or if you have any questions please feel free to call or e-mail me today and we'll work out all the details!
Here are some of the t-shirt quilts I've made. Click on the pictures for more info on each quilt, or to see more, check out my Photo Album.
I am happy to make beautifully handmade, custom hand-quilted quilts out of your special t-shirts or baby's clothes. I will work closely with you to make your quilt just the way you want it, based on a picture or pattern that you have in mind, or I can create a custom pattern based on the clothes you send. You choose the color scheme or theme that you have in mind, send me the t-shirts or baby clothes, and I will do the rest! I put a lot of care, quality, and attention to detail, and most of all love into all of my quilt projects, and I look forward to creating a one-of-a-kind memory keepsake quilt for you or someone special in your life.
I do all quilting the traditional way, completely by hand - no machines involved! Of course, this takes much longer than machine quilting, but it adds such a special, loving touch to your quilt. Depending on the size and complexity of your quilt, expect it to take 2-6 months to complete a t-shirt or baby clothes quilt. My quilting averages approximately 5-6 stitches per inch. I use hand quilting thread in any color. When choosing a quilting pattern, I evaluate the complexity of piecing and the overall feel of the quilt, and its intended use. If you have a specific quilting pattern in mind, please let me know. Also, if you have a specific stencil you would like me to use, you may include it with your quilt top.
Pricing:
The pricing for your t-shirt or baby clothes quilt accounts for the following: preparing the clothes (ironing, cutting and applying stabilizer), purchasing required materials (fabric, stabilizer, batting, thread), piecing the top, adding personalized applique/embroidery as requested, basting, hand-quilting, and finally binding the quilt together. If you would rather send all the materials needed for quilt assembly (t-shirts, border fabric, quilt backing, & batting) the cost is as listed below but the total will be reduced by 25%.
The cost of piecing your quilt top is $4.00/sq foot and the price of hand quilting is determined by the complexity of the quilting involved:
Outline, Grid or Straight Line quilting: $6.00/sq. foot (Quilting cost) + $4.00/sq. foot (Piecing) = $10.00/sq. foot Total
Stenciled quilting: $8.00/sq. foot (Quilting cost) + $4.00/sq. foot (Piecing) = $12.00/sq. foot Total
To calculate the cost of your quilt, multiply the length (in feet) times the width (in feet) times the cost per square foot.
For example, a full size quilt 78" x 90" quilted using simple outline and straight line quilting would be 6.5' X 7.5' = 48.75 sq.feet @ $10.00 = $487.50.
Example Costs for T-Shirt and Baby Clothes Quilts:
Quilt #T-Shirts Appx Size Price
Crib 6-12 36" x 48" $120-$144
Throw 12-15 48" x 72" $240-$288
Twin 20-24 60" x 85" $354-$424
Full 24-30 72" x 90" $450-$540
Queen 30-35 90" x 100" $625-$750
King 35-42 110" x 110" $840-$1008
A 50% deposit is required to begin work and the balance is due upon completion. You will also be responsible for all shipping charges.
Once I receive your clothes and your deposit, I will begin working on your quilt and will send you an invoice for the final cost of services, minus the deposit. I accept personal checks, PayPal, certified checks, and money orders.
You can send your t-shirts or baby clothes and deposit to:
Jody Mellin
1930 N. Grass Creek Rd.
Casper, WY 82604.
If you're interested in creating a custom-made t-shirt or baby clothes quilt, or if you have any questions please feel free to call or e-mail me today and we'll work out all the details!
Here are some of the t-shirt quilts I've made. Click on the pictures for more info on each quilt, or to see more, check out my Photo Album.
