Marathon Quilt checkerboard Style

Marathon Quilt checkerboard Style

Marathon Quilt Mosaic Style

Marathon Entry T-Shirts

So a great way to enjoy all of those Marathons that have been run is to turn into a Marathon T-Shirt Quilt. Racing is a passion and a way to challenge yourself. Some race for medals others race for T-Shirts, either way you can end up with a very large collection of T-Shirts that have great meaning and memories filling up drawers, boxes and can be overwhelming. 

Typically you receive a T-Shirt as part of your race entry. Whether in a year or in 10 years, you may end up with a drawer full of T-shirts. You know that you don’t have enough days to wear them all. But you can’t give them up. They tell your story.

Perfectly Pieced T-Shirt quilts provided this runner with a great solution to the boxes of T-Shirts they had turning into an heirloom keepsake quilt. The client wanted a typical block design which we used on the front of the quilt and then used a mosaic design on the back to incorporate various sizes. My plan is to put these on the top of the back of the quilt upside down so that it may be turned down to expose all of these wonderful memories.

 

 

 Marathon Race Bibs

Have you ever searched the Internet to figure out what to do with race bib numbers? If so, you have probably run across many different amusing and ridiculous uses. From wrapping gifts to papering your walls, the ideas are out there. 

Consider having a pillow or quilt made with your race bib numbers. That’s right, with the actual Tyvek race number.

Tyvek is incredible stuff! It doesn’t like to rip. It’s machine washable. It gets softer in every wash. So yes, you can use the actual race number in your quilt.

Here are three ways to consider how to use race numbers in a quilt or pillow:            

  1. Have a quilt made with just the race bib numbers. The bibs are not sewn directly to one another; rather they are sewn to and “framed” on pieces of T-shirt material.
  2. Use your race numbers and your race T-shirts mixed together. The bib numbers can be backed with materials that match your T-shirts, or just one color family – such as blue. Putting the race numbers on bright colored material will liven up your quilt. 
  3. Mount the race number on its race T-shirt. If you ran the Boston Marathon in 2018, that race bib would be sewn directly onto that particular T-shirt         
            		 Marathon Race Bib

Why Choose Us

Attention to detail

Perfectly Pieced provides the highest level of attention to detail Your custom quilt will last for many years to come.

Reasonable Turn Around

Your custom quilt will be turned around within 3-5 weeks.

Expedited orders avail on request when possible for expedite fee.

Updates

Perfectly Pieced will provide updates via text if interested of progress.

What Size is Right for You?

T-Shirt Quilts can be used in so many ways. The size you choose defines your quilt’s utility. Here are some tips to help you decide:

  • Lap: Our smallest size is the perfect memento for your man cave, or to hang on the wall of your nursery.
  • Jumbo Lap: Curl up on the couch and stream some home videos under your jumbo lap quilt.
  • Picnic: A picnic-sized quilt makes the perfect play mat for little ones, and provides enough length for a lap blanket for two.
  • Twin XL: The twin XL size was created to fit dorm-style beds.
  • Twin, Full, Queen, and King sizes are all standard to fit the beds in your home.
 

Quilt: Size 

Size (inches)

# of T-Shirts

Price

LAP

48 x 48

15-20

$350

JUMBO LAP

52 x 64

18-25

$425

PICNIC

60 x 72

20-30

$520

TWIN

60 x 84


30-40

$575

TWIN XL

60 x 92

30-40

$650

FULL

84 x 92

40-50

$710

QUEEN

92 x 100

50-60

$775

KING

100 x 112

60-80

$875
    1
    Select Design & Size

    The first decision to make is whether you would like a Mosaic type design where the size of the block reflects the size of the logo or you can choose a checkerboard design where each T-Shirt is cut into a 12" x 12" block and a 2 inch strip of fabric surrounds each block with a cornerstone. You will then need to determine the size of the quilt that you are interested in. The size will drive the number of T-Shirts that you will need.

    2
    Select T-Shirts

    Go through your shirts and understand how many you have as it relates to the number that you will need. I would suggest in the first round you pull together the most sentimental. As you are going through if you feel torn I would suggest adding to the quilt. Once you get through your selection process ensure you have the number of T-Shirts that are needed as outlined in the table below.

    3
    Wash and Dry Your Shirts

    Please wash and dry all of the shirts that you will be including in your quilt. Please use detergent but don't use any fabric softener or dryer sheets. We add stabilization to each of the T-Shirts and products such as fabric softener can cause the stabilization fabric not to bind as well. Please DO NOT cut shirts. We will do that after we receive them.

    4
    Mark unwanted graphics

    If your T-Shirt has a graphic on the Front and Back and you don't want to use one of them please mark the one you don't want to use. Use blue painter tape to cover with an X any graphic that you DO NOT want to be included in your quilt. Otherwise it will be included in the design.

    5
    Complete Order Form

    You can complete the order form and payment online or you can include a check and the order form in the box with your T-Shirts. We ask for a $100 deposit per quilt. To complete online order form you can click here. If you would like to download the order form you can click here.

    6
    Package your T-Shirts and ship

    Perfectly Pieced accepts packages at 2220 SE 192nd Avenue, B425, Vancouver, WA  98683.

    7
    Final Design Review

    After we receive your T-Shirts we will process them and review with you to finalize if you have any changes or needs due to the size of the quilt that you desire. 

    8
    Quilt Creation

    We will create your quilt. This will include sewing together all of the T-Shirt blocks to make the Quilt Top and then putting the quilt top, batting and backing onto Longarm machine to quilt. Finally binding will be added completing your quilt. Please plan on 3 - 5 weeks for the creation of your quilt. If you have a need to have your quilt returned sooner please contact us so we can discuss your special order and we will do our best to accommodate you.

    9
    Quilt Delivered

    Once complete we will carefully package your quilt to be sent to you.

    Graduation and the Holiday Season are very busy and we take in orders on a first come first-served basis. You can hold a spot during these busy times by completing the online order form and deposit payment. Then send in your shirts. 

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