Quilt patterns using mens shirts

I love using this pattern from Open Gate Quilts for Dress Shirt Quilts. Dress shirts are often repurposed into quilts for memory quilts, but I personally th...

The original post for these quilts was just over two years ago. This set of mini-quilts was made for a family of five siblings to remember their father. I've received several questions about reproducing the design for the first and third quilts so thought I'd share that information here so that you can make one, too. One frequent question is about how to size the finished quilt to be bigger or smaller. Both of these designs are based on an eight block by eight block grid. In other words…

A Variety of Prints and Patterns Contribute to a Coordinated Scrappy Look! This scrappy-look quilt harmonizes beautifully by starting with a fat quarter bundle. Choose fat quarters in three colors and watch how the quilt pulls together. Of course, you can choose fat quarters from your stash, too. Just decide on three colors and select …

Our nephew Adam will graduate from high school this May, and I’ve completed his flannel quilt with a few months to spare. Last fall I asked Adam if he had any special requests for his graduation q…

Dads like quilts too ! Here are some free quilting patterns selected especially for men. Any of these would make a great gift for a family ...

Here is a quick tutorial on how to break down a shirt so it can be used in a memory quilt or a recycled clothing quilt. The point of this tutorial is to show you how to get the maximum amount of fabric out of each garment. It's imperative that you get the most out of each and every piece of clothing you chose to use in a quilt. Here's how... Start with a shirt! This shirt is a medium so I can show you how much fabric you can get from ANY size. Of course an XXL would be best because it has a…

This cozy star quilt can be created using Men's Dress Shirts for a cozy Quilt memorializing a loved one. Don't have any dress shirts? Don't worry! This pattern will also be great with any flannel or quilting cotton! Pattern is for a 72" square quilt, but cutting dimensions are also included to make 60", 90" and 120" quilt sizes.

Too many plaid shirts? They make into awesome quilts. Here's what you need to know about having a quilt made from plaid shirts.

Two more finished memory quilts to go with one I finished a few weeks ago . They are very similar. Only the blocks are different. The quil...

Every quilter can agree that there is no better feeling than giving a loved one a quilted gift. While it’s always a challenge to find the best quilted gift pattern, it can be especially difficult finding quilt patterns for men. This collection of masculine quilt patterns has something for every guy in your life. From quilted gifts to make for dad to easy quilt patterns for boys and everyone in between, you’re sure to find the perfect manly quilt pattern for your father, husband, and son…