Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for more specific quilt information?
Below we have listed Rhapsody red's most frequently asked questions and answers
How Many Shirts will I need?
|
Quilt SIzes |
Approx. # Graphics Variable Block Style |
Approx. # Graphics Mosaic Style |
|---|---|---|
|
Pillow (24″ x 24″) |
1 – 10 |
1 – 10 |
|
Throw (55″ x 65″) |
15 – 30 |
20- 35 |
|
Twin (66″ x 89″) |
25 – 35 |
30 – 40 |
|
Full (82″ x 89″) |
35 – 45 |
40 – 50 |
Ordering
The site has a QUILT BUILDER which walks you through selections. Once submitted, you will receive an email with pricing and timing. If you chose to accept, you would receive an invoice for the deposit. Instructions on marking your shirts will be sent to you and the address for shipping or dropping off the
shirts.
Please wash and, if needed, mend any snags or holes but DO NOT cut the shirts. We will take care of cutting.
Timing will be quoted in the proposal.
Take a course in time management but wait, you probably don’t have time for that. Actually, we understand, there are times you need things fast! Let us know, and we will make every effort to deliver to your needs. There will be a charge for rush orders.
Once you have selected the shirts to be used, check for holes, stains, and snags and address them. Wash the shirts. Place painters tape or any reposition-able tape such as washi tape on the graphics you would like to use. If there are special instructions for a particular shirt, please annotate it on the tape.
There is a deposit per quilt required at the time of order. The remainder is due at completion.
SELECTION OF SHIRTS
See table above
If you do not want holes to be part of your quilt, please address them. Keep in mind, once a hole, always
a hole. It will continue to grow within the quilt. Rhapsody red does not mend for you.
If it’s ok with you, it’s ok with the quilt. There are memories in stains too. If you don’t want them, either
select a different shirt or address the stain.
I can work with that! I’ll work it into the design. For quilts using the Mosaic style, the small size fits right
into the plan.
Fronts and backs can be used. If shirts have breast pockets, sleeve emblems, graphics along the sleeve length, they can all be used.
If it can be sewn and washed, it can be part of a quilt. Sweatshirts, ties, polo shirts, bathing suits, and jeans can all be used in a quilt. That said, is it something you want on the quilt? Is it something you want to wrap yourself in?
T-shirts with photographs can be used. Rhapsody red does not provide a service to apply a photo on t-shirts.
No problem. The design can be adjusted. We can discuss your needs and work up a proposal for the
effort.
Creation
Always communicate your interests in how to arrange the shirts. Send a note with the shirts, email or call me. I do ask for flexibility in the layout, though. The Client will always get a final review and buy off on the layout before beginning to piece together. Mosaics are less flexible, but there will still be a final review.
Rhapsody red does not offer embroidery.
All the shirts are cut with the intent to display the graphic. Sometimes there are buttons in the block. Zippers and pull strings can be included. We get creative.
Rhapsody red does not have a standard set of fabric colors and patterns. Each quilt is matched based on the t-shirts.
Rhapsody red quilts the quilts with a variety of patterns, mostly using an edge to edge stitching. On average, the stitching is between 1″ and 5″ apart.
Rhapsody red creates its quilts in a traditional fashion. The layers of the quilt are;
– top: made up of your t-shirts,
– batting: 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend,
– back: quilting cotton or flannel.
The layers are quilted together at a distance between 1″ – 6″ apart, typically varying throughout the quilt. They are finished with a binding (cotton fabric) around the edge.
Possibly. I will need to see the shirts. If I can recover your shirts and create a quilt for you, I will send you a work proposal.
