After inquiring, I learned that her husband worked in Africa and was bringing the giraffes back from his long trips. As a result, we changed our approach to the t-shirt quilt design and decided to incorporate a standing giraffe. In addition, I used appliqué and highlighting to enhance the t-shirts.

If you have t-shirts that you would like to preserve in a unique way, consider a t-shirt quilt. Moonlight Quilts works with customers to create a custom design and turn those keepsakes into a lasting memory.

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If you’re anything like me you’re always looking for a way to celebrate the holidays with a nice quilt! I created this pattern a few years ago, and every summer since I get out my American flag table runner. It’s a nice decorative touch in my kitchen, and I’ve even received a few compliments over the years.

In order to make this quilt, you’ll need:

- A 9.25 inch square of blue fabric with embroidered stars. I’ve used both gold and silver thread for the stars, and since I have my own embroidery machine, I’ve made some extra squares with stars that you can buy for $5 + $1.99 shipping.

Embroidered stars shown are the ones available for sale.

- In addition to selling the squares with embroidered stars, I also have a few complete kits for $17 +$4.99 shipping that include all the fabric you need for binding and top.

The kit includes all the fabric you need to make the binding and quilt top, as well as the gold embroidered stars.

- 3/4 yard of bright or dark red fabric (100% cotton works best)

- 1/4 yard or white or cream fabric

- Craft size batting

- Thread to blend with quilt top

- 5/8 yard of backing

Here’s the instructional video to go along with the free pattern.

If you feel intimidated by the Y-seam, I hope this helps!

To all you quilters out there, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! The last time I posted one of my quilt patterns for free, I had a video to go along with it. Lately things have been so busy that I don’t really have time to make a video for this pattern, but here’s a picture of the finished product:

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 3/4 yard for background
• 1 1/2 yard for backing
• 1/4 yard for orange
• At least a 1/4 yard for binding (more if you choose a 2.5″ binding)
• 1/3 yard for the border
• 1/8 yard medium green (about a piglet)
• Craft size batting
• Thread to blend with top quilt

If you take a close look at the picture of the completed quilt, you’ll see there is some embroidery. That’s a touch you can add or leave out – it’s up to you. I chose to embroider Love, Faith, and Luck, because that’s what St. Patrick’s Day means to me.

As for choosing the colors, I chose Orange for the Protestant Irish, Green for the Catholic Irish, and White for the peace between them. Whatever colors you decide to use, make sure you choose them in the right order. Start by picking the color in the center of the shamrocks, then a white for the background, then a contrast or darker print for the cornerstones and final border.

Assembly is nearly the same as the steps involved in the Valentine’s Day Quilt Pattern, so take a look at that video and post for some help. Of course, you can always send me an email if you have questions.

I hope you like my pattern – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!