Andrea has been rethinking the T-shirt quilt. With over 30 years of experience making T-shirt quilts, she’s always looking for ways to push the boundaries of what a T-shirt quilt can be. So far, she has developed three new styles. Click on the photograph of the T-shirt quilt you want to learn more about.
Broken-glass Style T-shirt Quilt
This quilt style takes inspiration from the fractured look of shattered glass. Each T-shirt is cut into irregular shapes and arranged to resemble a a sheet of broken glass on the floor.
The interplay of colors and patterns creates a striking and dynamic design that feels both modern and artistic.
The Broken-glass style works especially well for T-shirts with bold graphics or vibrant colors, turning your collection into a one-of-a-kind statement piece.
Pricing
How Many T-shirts Do I Need?
It depends. A quilt with 30 T-shirts will be on the smaller side, while 80 T-shirts will make a much larger quilt.
The colorful broken glass T-shirt quilt shown above used about 37 T-shirts. Some had designs on both the front and back, while others had just one. The size of the designs also varied—some were huge, while others were small.
It's best to have some flexibility with the number of T-shirts you send. If you have extras, include them in a "just in case" bag. With extras, we will have room to adjust the design if needed.
How Do I Order a Broken-glass Style T-shirt Quilt?
Start by giving us a call at 517-541-8225. Ask for Andrea, and let whoever answers know you'd like to talk about a Broken-glass T-shirt Quilt.
Spiral Style T-shirt Quilt
The Spiral style is all about movement and flow. Using T-shirt pieces cut into arcs and curves, Andrea arranges them to create a swirling, spiral effect across the quilt. The design draws the eye inward, giving the quilt an energetic and captivating look.
This style will be ideal for those who want their quilt to stand out and reflect a sense of motion and creativity. It’s perfect for showcasing T-shirts with larger designs or memorable colors that complement one another.
This quilt isn’t quite ready to be offered yet. It was a complex one to make, and we need to refine the process with at least one more before we’re confident in offering it.
That said, if you’re seriously interested in this style of T-shirt quilt, let us know. We can discuss experimental pricing—but fair warning, it won’t be cheap. 517-541-8225
Flare Style T-shirt Quilt
If you’re looking for a quilt that feels bold and dramatic, the Flare style delivers. This design features bursts of fabric radiating outward, creating a starburst effect.
Each T-shirt piece is carefully cut and positioned to emphasize contrast and symmetry, resulting in a quilt that demands your attention. The Flare style is perfect for highlighting standout T-shirts or creating a sense of cohesion from a wide variety of colors and designs.
Read more about our Flare T-shirt quilts here. This includes pricing and ordering information.
Conclusion
Each of these new styles reflects Andrea’s commitment to redefining what a T-shirt quilt can be. By experimenting with layout, shapes, and techniques, she’s creating designs that feel fresh and contemporary while still honoring the sentimental value of your T-shirts.
Whether you’re drawn to the edgy look of Broken-Glass, the mesmerizing flow of Spiral, or the dynamic energy of Flare, there’s a style to match your vision.
Below is the Kathy, the winner of our Flare style T-shirt quilt drawing.
