This pattern is from Open Gate Quilts Shop, not only does Monique of Open Gate Quilts have amazing patterns, but she also curates my favorite subscription box! Check it out here! www.opengatequilts.com/opengatequiltssubscriptionbox
I discovered your video just today and unfortunately that link no longer works. Do you have a current link for that pattern? I have a bunch of shirts from my late father, and would love to turn them into memory quilts for my sons, and my nieces and nephews. Thank you so much for explaining how to break down the dress shirt. There is a ton of fabric on each of these and I think I have enough to do six quilts.
@@lindakeirstead5078 www.opengatequilts.com/shop/free-patterns I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. This is a lovely pattern and I am sure you will enjoy using it to make your memory quilts.
thank you for doing this tutorial. I lost my daughter in law 5 months ago, and her family wants me to make a memory quilt for them. I love the pattern, and the info you gave. I was worrying about what pattern to use, and how to go about it. This will help me a lot. I also just watched your friendship star quilt video. It is great too. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. I am pretty much a beginner, have only made two T-shirt quilts, and 3 I spy quilts for little great grandddaghters. My first try at a regular lap quilt was pretty much a disaster, but I finally figured it out and finally have the top done. I am going to try my luck at quilting it on my machine.
I made my sister-in-law a throw from her father's shirts. At first, I was really intimidated. I did not want to ruin what was left of his shirts and none matched. 😕But I did it I had adjusted a few things, but it came out absolutely beautiful. I was very excited about the way it turned out. Pattern easy to follow.
Thank you for sharing this Memory Quilt Idea. It is one of the best that I have seen, using this type of shirt. Loved seeing it with different sashing colors. Your beautiful quilts will be treasured by the family members.
You're welcome! I love finding new patterns that are not only easy, but also free! It's the perfect combination! Thanks for coming to the live I did with Sean!
Love these. I have shirt/tops for my parents I have been wanting to do. This has inspired me. Already printed off the pattern from Open Gate. Thanks for sharing these-I like them all, but I like the black the best. It makes the blocks really pop.
What kind of quilting pattern would you suggest for a newbie? LOVE this pattern and I'm in the process of preparing shirts to do this, but I'm a little confused about the actual quilting part, and I can't make it out in the video.
I just love your quilts. Can you give the three sizes of the squares and rectangle you used to make this pattern. For some reason I'm not able to download it. Thanks.
That's ok! Sometimes it takes a long time to update and you aren't sure if the comment went through. I haven't used the collars, cuffs, and yokes for any projects. I am sure some creative people have found some good uses for them, but I personally haven't used them. I find that collars and cuffs in particular are usually pretty worn and/or have stains too.
I liked the grey best. I wonder what they would look like if you used both Grey and black sashing to created a window box affect. You know like T-shirt quilts you might of seen.
Did you skip the outside border? Also, your quilt looks like the accent pieces are larger than the pattern? I'm trying to copy this as a gift for our Grandpa who passed away.... more specific instructions would be great! I've looked at the link you shared...
I used the link for the PDF but it returned a "not found" error message. Could you please send me an undated link? Or maybe the PDF file? I have never attempted to make a quilt and I need all the help I can get!!!! LOL.
How many shirts did you need to make the 4 quilts? I'm not making memory quilts. I want to make "masculine" quilts from thrift store shirts into 45" by 6o" wheelchair lap robes for my doctor's homebound and hospice patients. (My current stash is more for women and children. lol)
Hi there! These quilts are beautiful! I love the sashing on them, it pulls all of the patterns together! Unfortunately, I couldn't find the pattern using your link. I am completely brand new with any kind of quilting, but my mother passed away, and I want to make one just like the ones you've made here! Would you be able to direct me to any other tutorials or patterns on how to make these exact ones?
Here is the pattern I used. It is still on the website they just made some updates and the same link I used doesn’t work anymore. www.opengatequilts.com/shop/free-patterns I am so sorry to hear about your mother.
@Sew Be It Quilts As far as the actual quilting goes, I can't quite make out where you did the stitching, other than the main rows. Did you just outline the squares? I absolutely love this quilt and it seems fairly straightforward for a beginner like me. I'm just stumped as to the actual quilting on it?
Hi again, I'm slowly working my way through this pattern, and I do keep referring back to this video, I can't thank you enough for showing this pattern...and it just occurred to me that you didn't do an outer border on yours, did you? It looks like just binding...or am I not reading this pattern correctly?
I was thinking about trying to sew them together to make "crazy" fabric. Since the fabric would be quite a heavy weight, I thought i could make a bag or placemats from them. For cuffs specifically, you can separate from the sleeves and sew the sides up to make a small bag. Use the buttonhole end as the fold over flap, secured by the original button, or button the cuff and sew around the button hole and ends then sew one long side and put a zipper on the other long side, for more of a small pencil case idea. You could also piece a nice block an have that single layer mounted and framed instead of quilting it. I've done when making a memory quilt as a way for a family to have a few more keepsakes when they only had a small amount of clothing from their loved one. Hope this helps!
This pattern is from Open Gate Quilts Shop, not only does Monique of Open Gate Quilts have amazing patterns, but she also curates my favorite subscription box! Check it out here!
www.opengatequilts.com/opengatequiltssubscriptionbox
I discovered your video just today and unfortunately that link no longer works. Do you have a current link for that pattern? I have a bunch of shirts from my late father, and would love to turn them into memory quilts for my sons, and my nieces and nephews. Thank you so much for explaining how to break down the dress shirt. There is a ton of fabric on each of these and I think I have enough to do six quilts.
@@lindakeirstead5078 www.opengatequilts.com/shop/free-patterns
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. This is a lovely pattern and I am sure you will enjoy using it to make your memory quilts.
thank you for doing this tutorial. I lost my daughter in law 5 months ago, and her family wants me to make a memory quilt for them. I love the pattern, and the info you gave. I was worrying about what pattern to use, and how to go about it. This will help me a lot. I also just watched your friendship star quilt video. It is great too. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. I am pretty much a beginner, have only made two T-shirt quilts, and 3 I spy quilts for little great grandddaghters. My first try at a regular lap quilt was pretty much a disaster, but I finally figured it out and finally have the top done. I am going to try my luck at quilting it on my machine.
I made my sister-in-law a throw from her father's shirts. At first, I was really intimidated. I did not want to ruin what was left of his shirts and none matched. 😕But I did it I had adjusted a few things, but it came out absolutely beautiful. I was very excited about the way it turned out. Pattern easy to follow.
That is awesome! It can be so scary cutting into someone else’s shirts. She will cherish the quilt.
Ive just recently been asked to make a memory quilt and this is a great design. Thanks for sharing.
Love this. Perfect pattern for a man’s memory quilt
Thanks!! Good ideas!
Thank you for sharing this Memory Quilt Idea. It is one of the best that I have seen, using this type of shirt. Loved seeing it with different sashing colors. Your beautiful quilts will be treasured by the family members.
Thank you so much Helen!
Thank you I’m making 10 quilts for my sisters and brother we lost our dad this December 31 2023. ❤😢
If you keep the collar and the button plackets you could add them to a blouse as a contrast feature.
Great idea!
Oh my, I love this quilt!!!
Thank you Nancy!
Good job...thanks for sharing your great sewing ideas here...always love learning from RUclips!!
Thanks for watching!
I live your quilts. Lv u sister
Such a lovely quilt! Great tips for recycled fabric! Thank you for this video!
Thank you Brenda
Thanks for the download info. Thanks Fallon. I love the quilts you made…xx🇦🇺
You're welcome! I love finding new patterns that are not only easy, but also free! It's the perfect combination! Thanks for coming to the live I did with Sean!
This is great! They look very nice🙂 I love memory quilts❣Thank you and as always stay well
I love your shirt block quilt! I have never loved a "plaid" pattern, but I do love this one! It's so sweet
Thank you Joanna!
I love the quilts you made
Thank you so much!
Well done 👏👏 Absolutely lovely quilts 🥰 The sashing really adds something to them 👍👍🇬🇧
Thank you! 😊
Love these. I have shirt/tops for my parents I have been wanting to do. This has inspired me. Already printed off the pattern from Open Gate. Thanks for sharing these-I like them all, but I like the black the best. It makes the blocks really pop.
It’s a wonderful pattern for this type of project!
I agree Maureen! The black gives a nice pop!
Wow! Look at you go! I was wondering why there were so many downloads of the pattern…mystery solved! 😉
I love the pattern!
What kind of quilting pattern would you suggest for a newbie? LOVE this pattern and I'm in the process of preparing shirts to do this, but I'm a little confused about the actual quilting part, and I can't make it out in the video.
I just love your quilts. Can you give the three sizes of the squares and rectangle you used to make this pattern. For some reason I'm not able to download it. Thanks.
Yes I can. Please email me at Fallonmcal@gmail.com and I can get you the information.
@@sewbeitquilts thank you, but i finally figured it out. looks like a fun one to make!
Sorry for the duplicate question!!
That's ok! Sometimes it takes a long time to update and you aren't sure if the comment went through. I haven't used the collars, cuffs, and yokes for any projects. I am sure some creative people have found some good uses for them, but I personally haven't used them. I find that collars and cuffs in particular are usually pretty worn and/or have stains too.
I liked the grey best. I wonder what they would look like if you used both Grey and black sashing to created a window box affect. You know like T-shirt quilts you might of seen.
The grey and black were my favorite! I love how different color sashing gives a whole new look!
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Just wondering if there's any use you know of for collars & cuffs on men's shirts?
I really love your shirt quilts. Such a good idea. Did you use 2" or 2 1/2" strips between the blocks?
Are you still doing the cork club?
Did you skip the outside border? Also, your quilt looks like the accent pieces are larger than the pattern? I'm trying to copy this as a gift for our Grandpa who passed away.... more specific instructions would be great! I've looked at the link you shared...
I used the link for the PDF but it returned a "not found" error message. Could you please send me an undated link? Or maybe the PDF file? I have never attempted to make a quilt and I need all the help I can get!!!! LOL.
www.opengatequilts.com/shop/free-patterns
How many shirts did you need to make the 4 quilts? I'm not making memory quilts. I want to make "masculine" quilts from thrift store shirts into 45" by 6o" wheelchair lap robes for my doctor's homebound and hospice patients. (My current stash is more for women and children. lol)
I wish I could remember, but I really have no idea. Sorry!
Hi there! These quilts are beautiful! I love the sashing on them, it pulls all of the patterns together! Unfortunately, I couldn't find the pattern using your link. I am completely brand new with any kind of quilting, but my mother passed away, and I want to make one just like the ones you've made here! Would you be able to direct me to any other tutorials or patterns on how to make these exact ones?
Here is the pattern I used. It is still on the website they just made some updates and the same link I used doesn’t work anymore.
www.opengatequilts.com/shop/free-patterns
I am so sorry to hear about your mother.
@Sew Be It Quilts thank you so much ❤ I truly appreciate it!!!
@Sew Be It Quilts As far as the actual quilting goes, I can't quite make out where you did the stitching, other than the main rows. Did you just outline the squares? I absolutely love this quilt and it seems fairly straightforward for a beginner like me. I'm just stumped as to the actual quilting on it?
Hi again, I'm slowly working my way through this pattern, and I do keep referring back to this video, I can't thank you enough for showing this pattern...and it just occurred to me that you didn't do an outer border on yours, did you? It looks like just binding...or am I not reading this pattern correctly?
@@chrisann3497 The original pattern does have a border but I chose to not add one. I think it will look great either way.
Link doesn't let me obtain the pattern. :/
It looks like the website is down right now. I will send Monique an email and let you know when it is fixed.
It should be working now!
Frustrating. No pattern.
Did you check the description of this video? There is a link to it there.
Is there any use for collars, cuffs & yokes from men's shirts?
I was thinking about trying to sew them together to make "crazy" fabric. Since the fabric would be quite a heavy weight, I thought i could make a bag or placemats from them.
For cuffs specifically, you can separate from the sleeves and sew the sides up to make a small bag. Use the buttonhole end as the fold over flap, secured by the original button, or button the cuff and sew around the button hole and ends then sew one long side and put a zipper on the other long side, for more of a small pencil case idea.
You could also piece a nice block an have that single layer mounted and framed instead of quilting it. I've done when making a memory quilt as a way for a family to have a few more keepsakes when they only had a small amount of clothing from their loved one.
Hope this helps!