Author: KyleTheGirl

Today is the Day

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Update 11/13/16 – Nothing is left to chance when it comes to meeting your deadline.  A Progress Plan is in place to get there, and I am happy to say that we are on track to have all holiday orders and then some completed on time. Plus our professional team is ready, willing, and able to take on more.  Sooo what’s your vision? Today is the day!

I hope this message finds you safe and well. If you’re thinking about that extra special holiday gift,  we can get it done for you in time now. It IS October so best to not delay. There are only 78 days until Christmas, and the sooner you get your shirts to us, the more likely you’ll have it when you need it. An appointment is a great way for you to let us know you’re coming so that we can set aside the time you deserve.  You can also self schedule using for your convenience.  Contact

A very special hello to those that we met at the Yellow Daisy festival and Harley shows. It was wonderful to see you and hear your ideas. If you picked up a Show Specials card, that period is in effect. Come on in to take advantage of the specials and get going on your 2017 masterpiece. Be sure to bring your card. Today is the day!   Take a peek at some of our current works in progress.   Kyle

 

 

Heart Strings

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This is baby Kameron on one of 3 quilts made for Mom.

Such a joy to be around. Here Kameron reached a baby milestone having just learned to roll from front to back and front again.  She repeats it over and over. Each time giggling. As if she can’t believe she did it.

Mom and Dad are no longer together.   Though divorced, Mom unselfishly cared enough to create the memory quilt. Baby girl will know Dad’s in the Army. He’s athletic. He plays basketball and loves the Oklahoma City Thunder.

She’ll outgrow the baby clothes.  The memory quilt… she’ll grow in to. It will last a long time.

Just want to hug her in it and not give her back.  She continues to tug at my heart strings.

Thanks Tawanda.  What’s your vision?

Stitch Pattern
A basketball stitch pattern done in blue thread and on Oklahoma City Thunder NBA fabric.
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Here you can also see the back of the quilt which is a yellow super, soft minky fabric. The binding is the thin strip of blue. Right behind baby to the right you can see where an actual part of the uniform was used in the quilt. We left the ties, zipper, and velcro for play and practicing fine motor skills!

Mud, Sweat, Beer

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Hot.  Muddy. Sweaty hard work.

It all made for great pictures of Eric and his daughter doing something they really enjoy together– being active outdoors.   Like mud races and obstacle courses!  Jumping through fire, pulling weights, up, down, through and around obstacles.  Getting downright muddy, dirty in the process while spending father-daughter time together.

It was a pleasure to work so closely with Eric to create this quilt commemorating their adventures. The fabrics he picked — all outdoorsy, muddy boot prints, camouflage including the tan below that was used on the back. His stitch pattern, barbed wire, spaced just how he wanted it. The same photo of his daughter was also specially prepared so that it could be included in the quilt, too.

The memories all woven together.  The t-shirts now will continue to talk. Telling the story over and over and over again about muddy times together.

So happy we made it to the finish line.

As I listen from my couch.

Did someone say beer?

Mud Print Fabric
Camo
Barbed Wire
The photo as fabric

New Site Search

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We have now added a Google search bar to the portfolio. This makes it easier to find specific pictures or information  on JustTshirtQuilts.  For instance if you want to search for Peachtree Road Race quilts, go to the Portfolio page. On the left side of the page click in the search box and type Peachtree.  Then click search to see your results.  Hopefully, this will make it easier for you to find examples of quilts that you like. Feedback always appreciated.  Contact us  if needed !

Sailing Takes Me Away

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It’s dark. I knock. The door slowly opens. It’s Tom. I’m greeted with a smile.

“We have to stop meeting like this”, he grins.

“  No”, I protest.  “I’m actually enjoying this”.

I’ve made a house call to deliver the final masterpiece to Tom. I enter the house.  I open the bag. The best smile is the one when he sees his quilt.

Last visit he had joked about making a quilt with arm sleeves like a wing suit like I’ve seen cliff divers wear on TV. In a wing suit he could fly to his North Georgia lake house instead of drive.

The smile means (whew!) he’s not disappointed it’s a regular quilt. Not a wing suit.

“I trust you.” Says Tom.

Tom is 88 years old. He likes traveling, going to his lake house—he drives there; and he likes making model ships.  Tom likes sailboats so the quilting pattern is sailboats. The front and back of this quilt was made entirely from his sweatshirts.

We worked with Tom to make a special quilt from his sweatshirt collection. It’s special because it’s all about his life. It’s special because Tom can use it NOW to keep warm by the fire at his lake house.  Special because Tom’s great grandchildren can also enjoy his quilt.  Later.

Tom tilts his head.  There’s a twinkle in his eye as he looks off into the distance “I just realized”  he sighs  “that I may not live forever”.

“The quilt will outlast me”.  He smiles.

Give the gift of different. It’s special.

For you now.

For them. Later.

This was quilt #4 for Tom and partner Sonja.

On sofa

 

Gift Cards

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A gift card from Just T-Shirt Quilts is an easy way to :

  1. Provide a unique gift
  2. Treat Yourself
  3. Let your  special someone know that you are ready and willing to finally fulfill their wish for a t-shirt quilt.

To get started, contact us with the amount you’d like to spend.  We’ll load the card and get it to you. You can then tuck it into a stocking for an extra special holiday gift.

The recipient can then get in touch with us at their convenience, and we can begin working with them to come up with the quilt of their dreams.

  • $100 covers design work and also goes toward the finished quilt. As the one providing the gift, we will get you an estimate on the total amount based on their preferences with the balance to be paid before delivery. You will be aware of your costs which will can be hidden from the recipient.  Alternatively, you can also specify a fixed amount that you want to spend on a quilt. $380 will cover a basic blocky quilt.  Basic quilt prices are here.

We can also ship your gift card out to you express so that you get it in time or arrange to meet in the Atlanta metro area through 12/24/2015. Delivery is $1.80/mile or you can pick up your gift card in our Atlanta studio between 9 and 5 Mon. – Wed.

If you know someone who makes their own quilts, we provide quilt finishing services for quilters. A gift card is a great way to give the gift of quilting services to the avid quilter.   Suggested gift card amounts for this would be:  $100,  $200,  $300.  More on quilting services here.

To order your gift card click here , contact us or call Kyle at 770-993-0270.  Give the gift of different!

Expect great things

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Thinking about a t-shirt quilt?  Here are 10 good reasons to bring your t-shirts to us:

1. Teamwork – You’re hiring a team. You could have one hobbyist alone make your t-shirt quilt; but imagine for your money you have an entire professional team with all of the skills and talent that go into making your t-shirt quilt. With our small but dedicated team of perfectionists, creatives, and technicians you get the best person with the best skill: machine sewing, hand sewing, prep, quilting, design, and service.  We then collaborate using an interdisciplinary approach to deliver the best results possible.

2. Assessment- we start by listening closely and doing a thorough assessment of what your vision is.  Once crystal clear, we then manage that throughout 20 checkpoints along the way. This  includes a “final pause” or in surgery it’s also called a timeout. It’s a brief break to reflect before a major event such as cutting takes place. We want to make sure everything is in order every step of the way throughout the creation of your quilt.

3. Choices – We’ll lead you through all of the decision making from overall style down to the thread. The details matter. Consider there are no limits in our need to satisfy your wishes.

4. Versatility – Our quilts are reversible. The front can be the back and the back can be the front. You may want to change the look of your room, and it’s as easy as just turning your quilt over to the other side.

5. Variety – We make many types of quilts such as Remember Me quilts, double-sided quilts; quilts made entirely from clothes  – if you have had someone pass bring the clothes of your loved one and we’ll  make something special from their clothes to remember them by. Bring us a picture if you’ve seen something you like.

6. Design – We create a pattern for every single quilt. Each one is unique. Like art!

7. Details  – For instance, all of our bindings are hand sewn. The binding is the outermost edge of the quilt. We could do them by machine, but hand bindings allow us to create an invisible finish that provides a very polished look and professional appearance.

8.Creativity – We can create just about any type of quilt you can imagine. We’re not afraid to try something new and enjoy the challenge and chance to make you happy.

9. Technology – We make an ongoing investment in technology — Software, hardware, and specialized equipment — to help achieve top notch results. We own our computerized long arm and therefore have maximum control over a real important step—the quilting. Quilting is what makes a quilt a quilt. The result is a consistent professional look that you can be proud of.

10. Respect – We respect your privacy and won’t harass you for reviews, likes, and social interaction. We don’t have a mailing list so you won’t get harassing emails from Just T-Shirt Quilts. Referrals have been the cornerstone of our success and growth. Referrals mean a lot. We’ll work hard to make you happy so that we can earn them.

You now  have 10 good reasons to come to Just T-Shirt Quilts. We would be honored to have your business and will work really hard to deliver a quality quilt that will last a long time that you can be proud of.

Expect great things and great things happen!

We want your overall experience to be just as memorable… as your t-shirt quilt!

 

 

Holiday Schedule

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We are now accepting and able to start on new t-shirt quilt orders for 2016.  We are booked for long-arm quilting only orders and will resume taking on new long arm quilting only work beginning  January 4, 2016.  Thank you.