tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.comments2023-06-07T04:30:44.672-06:0011 Spring StreetGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16330402431401927559noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-9288429662823275602014-10-04T14:14:44.816-06:002014-10-04T14:14:44.816-06:00Do you have a recipe for the chocolate frosting us...Do you have a recipe for the chocolate frosting used on The Original Cookie Cakes? I loved the rich flavor and can't find a similar recipe. Thanks!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-37265700541900654912013-10-21T18:20:40.416-06:002013-10-21T18:20:40.416-06:00Hi! This would take me at least five to seven hour...Hi! This would take me at least five to seven hours to do, and I have always thought $100 would be fair for that much time. I realize that is steep, and I have no clue what others charge for this... I would point you to Etsy, put "t-shirt quilt" in your search bar, and see what others are charging. If you're still interested, you can email me at patbubo@yahoo.com. Thanks!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330402431401927559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-46547069755283056072013-10-18T14:43:32.818-06:002013-10-18T14:43:32.818-06:00I was looking on pinterest and just found this pin...I was looking on pinterest and just found this pin for the tshirt blanket that you did. I would love to make one but I dont have a sewing machine to do it. I see that you posted this a few years ago, but do you make these for people if they send you everything for it? if so how much do you charge?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-41866369576613458802012-08-03T18:38:04.543-06:002012-08-03T18:38:04.543-06:00Thank you SO MUCH for the wonderful tutorial! You ...Thank you SO MUCH for the wonderful tutorial! You made it look so easy--and it really was. <br /><br />I used fleece from Malden Mills for the backing--they sell what they call "throws" which are unedged, Polartec fleece (made in the USA) and measure 60"x81". I guess they're, like, the ends of rolls or something, but they're plenty big enough. Some people on the internet complain about the fleece from China, with chemicals and stuff, so I feel good about using this.<br /><br />I decided to alternate the direction of the squares, so some are right-side-up whichever way you're facing the blanket.<br /><br />It only took me 2 days to do and it's gorgeous. Thanks again for the inspiration--you're a star!miriamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-48491860391989797622012-07-01T18:20:30.462-06:002012-07-01T18:20:30.462-06:00Hello everyone!
I just used a straight-stitch, no...Hello everyone!<br /><br />I just used a straight-stitch, nothing fancy. I used a zig-zag along the top just to be decorative, but that's optional.<br /><br />Refer to my above comments about width - I used 60" wide for this, but you can sew multiple panels together. It really just needs to fit your t-shirt side. I've used patterned, and non-patterned.<br /><br />I didn't use sweatshirt fleece... Just run-of-the-mill, no-pill fleece. I use JoAnn Fabrics (http://www.joann.com//), which has a huge selection of fleece.<br /><br />I'm sure you can do this with sweatshirts. I would only say that you should probably do ALL sweatshirts, or ALL t-shirts, just to be uniform in thickness.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330402431401927559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-311143624238055872012-07-01T10:52:38.741-06:002012-07-01T10:52:38.741-06:00Hi there, I'm getting ready to complete my qui...Hi there, I'm getting ready to complete my quilt! I've loved your instructions! I'm having trouble finding fleece to use as the backing. I'd love to use the sweatshirt material fleece (like what you used) so it's not so hot but I'm having trouble finding it in anything larger than 42 width. Where did you get yours?Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14944250155360040256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-40580588262731967842012-06-18T11:48:24.401-06:002012-06-18T11:48:24.401-06:00Hey, this was so helpful! But I was wondering how ...Hey, this was so helpful! But I was wondering how long/wide the fleece needs to be. And also if you can use sweatshirts?..<br />Thanks!<br />MicaelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-6853772883759868082012-06-18T11:01:18.209-06:002012-06-18T11:01:18.209-06:00Hi, I'm not sure if you answered this yet, but...Hi, I'm not sure if you answered this yet, but which stich would be best to use? And is there a specific type of fleece to use?<br />thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-32901535667822860252012-05-20T19:42:22.145-06:002012-05-20T19:42:22.145-06:00And Michelle, to answer your question, I would sew...And Michelle, to answer your question, I would sew two bolts of fleece side-by-side, as they are 45" wide (usually, some are 60") and together they'll total 90". <br /><br />You could also buy two different colors, and divide them so that they make four large checkerboard-style squares... That way you'll get your width, and it'll look more like a design choice. :)Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330402431401927559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-79018164524594728662012-05-20T19:39:08.896-06:002012-05-20T19:39:08.896-06:00Hi, I'm so sorry - I deliberated doing this fo...Hi, I'm so sorry - I deliberated doing this for you, but as you can see, since I took months to get back to your comment, I probably am not the person to get it done in a timely manner. :( <br /><br />My suggestion would be to go to your local sewing shop, and ask the ladies at the cutting counter if they know anyone who could do this. I've had good luck with that. If not, I could put you in touch with Nicole - her kids are a bit older than mine, and I know she gets some crafting done! Let me know!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330402431401927559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-9941065019676198952012-05-17T19:37:30.394-06:002012-05-17T19:37:30.394-06:00My homemade lemonade is very simple - just squeeze...My homemade lemonade is very simple - just squeeze a lemon into juice and add a teaspoon into a glass of iced honey drink, the rest of the juice make them into ice cube. Either pop them into plain water or honey again.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03377693517387543447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-45911213313036944412012-03-29T17:40:00.342-06:002012-03-29T17:40:00.342-06:00How can I get this pattern. My daughter really lik...How can I get this pattern. My daughter really likes it for my granddaughter. Please send me an answer on Ravelry if you are on there.<br /><br />DianaDiananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-72465349039843012782012-03-18T11:50:45.420-06:002012-03-18T11:50:45.420-06:00Hi! I love how your blanket turned out. I don'...Hi! I love how your blanket turned out. I don't know how to sew and am sure I would mess up if I tried making on, since I don't have a sewing machine either.<br /><br />Do you offer/know of anyone who offers a service to make these?<br />I would send the shirts and a money order so they could buy the proper amount of fleece and to pay for the labor.<br /><br />Thanks!Safire Lieurancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801936941319666404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-75999345258470213592012-03-01T16:01:48.204-06:002012-03-01T16:01:48.204-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.ms.composurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17635319552787315251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-75551265697236024552012-02-28T14:17:24.314-06:002012-02-28T14:17:24.314-06:00Sounds great but the cost of the lemons and limes ...Sounds great but the cost of the lemons and limes are way out - too expensive - that's the tight old grandma in me, but very true.gradAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-21741260149232924572012-02-24T16:21:38.133-06:002012-02-24T16:21:38.133-06:00question, i need to order my backing, seems like w...question, i need to order my backing, seems like when you by fleece fabric it comes in yards but the width is not very wide.<br /><br />i'm new to sewing and quilting, how do i go about order fabric for a quilt that is 90" by 100"?Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-91952442377194299762012-02-07T17:36:25.459-06:002012-02-07T17:36:25.459-06:00That's a really nice mod on that T shirt. Make...That's a really nice mod on that T shirt. Makes it look a lot more feminine (not a general feature of Weird Al concert tees). Yeah, a little embarrassing to be caught singing the wrong words, but not NEARLY as bad as the time I was an hour late for a concert and had to sneak into my 3rd row seat during Smells Like Nirvana under Al's watchful gaze.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-66442801515489268512012-02-07T15:00:08.409-06:002012-02-07T15:00:08.409-06:00Tang! Very true...I also used to beg for the &quo...Tang! Very true...I also used to beg for the "glass of chemicals" (as mom called the slushies) at KMart. But I don't think I've enjoyed any of that stuff since I was about 13 years old. Lemonade all the way, baby!Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-89952501350660622492012-02-07T14:04:32.921-06:002012-02-07T14:04:32.921-06:00Funny! Carly requested that we make homemade lemo...Funny! Carly requested that we make homemade lemonade about a week ago. We did it by trial and error. Also, Great-Grandma fed us Tang, so hold your tongue! :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08080666128544056658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-63565432249481564292012-01-30T12:18:20.314-06:002012-01-30T12:18:20.314-06:00I tried it your way and though there was a gooey m...I tried it your way and though there was a gooey mess, it turned out quite nicely. I will try the sewing next time as well. Thank you!!!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07261222931949464685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-13129385958805728972012-01-26T12:34:20.761-06:002012-01-26T12:34:20.761-06:00I just wonder if you unsew the t-shirt first or la...I just wonder if you unsew the t-shirt first or lay it flat before cutting the square so I get it doble thickness. NaniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-65786880919589290422012-01-03T16:46:19.259-06:002012-01-03T16:46:19.259-06:00Thanks for the inspiration. I gave you a shout out...Thanks for the inspiration. I gave you a shout out on my blog: http://www.bambilies.com/2012/01/t-shirt-quilt.html<br /><br />Happy crafting.<br /><br />-AllisonBambilieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17146787216421988196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-5425907433051060912011-12-17T19:19:02.764-06:002011-12-17T19:19:02.764-06:00These directions are great! The best I've fou...These directions are great! The best I've found! I have my squares sewn. Tomorrow I start with the fleece. I'm nervous, but your directions are reassuring. My dad passed away 8 years ago and I'm using his shirts to make a quilt for my mom. I made a square out of the back of a shirt and hand stitched a memorial to dad on it. I hope she loves it. It's made me cry making it, but it is cool. Thanks for making your instructions so clear and easy. The pics help! Thanks!Luannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-76948301374909698282011-12-16T13:03:51.361-06:002011-12-16T13:03:51.361-06:00Sorry! I just noticed the previous comment!! Yes, ...Sorry! I just noticed the previous comment!! Yes, that's just what I'd do. :) Haven't tried it yet, but the thinnest interfacing ought to do.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330402431401927559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-867291480333356847.post-61798074459334461032011-12-16T13:02:07.527-06:002011-12-16T13:02:07.527-06:00I just used a straight stitch... I tried another o...I just used a straight stitch... I tried another one, but the blocks didn't lie as flat as I wanted (because the seam allowances didn't split and flatten). There isn't too much pull on the blanket once you have it assembled, but just in case I might try fusing your threadbare panes to a neutral fabric backing with fusible interface. That's what I'd try!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330402431401927559noreply@blogger.com