
Welcome to my stop in the “Something Smells Fishy” Blog Hop Challenge hosted by Carol from Just Let Me Quilt. I love her hops because she always comes up with some of the most interesting challenges that get your creativity juices flowing. Thank you Carol!
When I joined I knew I wanted to incorporate machine embroidery into the project so I started looking for fish designs, more specifically bass designs.
In my search I came across some funny fishing designs and immediately I knew I had to find a clever way to use them. A t-shirt quilt seemed the best option since many of the designs I imagined on t-shirts. So I drew up a t-shirt block and started stitching.
Fabric

The fabrics I chose for the border blocks is Island Batik Summertime provided to me by Missouri Star Quilt Co. for free. I’m not certain but I think this is a bundle MSQ curated for themselves. If you’d like to check them out click on the MSQ logo below, and if you make a purchase you will save 20% off on $50, and I will earn a small commission.

The blocks
My husband said it didn’t really look like a t-shirt, but like any good wife I ignored his opinion and carried on. After making all 16 blocks I narrowed down the designs and started stitching. Below are just 12 of the designs I chose. All of the designs can be found on Creative Fabrica (no affiliation). Reminder to self, don’t use variegated thread for lettering.















Since the neck looked too square I made some bias binding and appliqued collars to the shirts. I wish I’d thought of that while making the blocks because I could have added it to the sleeves as well. I also added some decorative stitches to the shirts, but I forgot to finish the stitching on the sleeves and shoulders (blonde moment) before joining all the blocks together.

The quilt flimsy
Of course it was windy as it usually here. My husband, who has now decided my t-shirts look like t-shirts, had to stand behind the flimsy to keep the stand from blowing over. The quilting will take place at a later date.

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My quilt taking flight…

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Your T-shirt quilt was a great idea and it shows off the embroidery beautifully!
Thank you
Now just how cute is that quilt! I love it. Great machine embroidery designs for it as well. Glad your hubby came around to a woman’s point of view! LOL!!!
lol, he usually does. Thank you Joan.
This is fantastic! Such a great way to show off the embroidery designs! Love it!!
Thanks Leah
Your quilt is so clever and definitely looks like a t-shirt quilt! It’s perfect for the fisherman in your life!
Thank you for the generous t-shirt block pattern…you’ve got me thinking of ways I could use it!
lol, did I warn you they are addictive? Thank you for stopping by, hope you share your finish.
I love your shirts! That’s a great idea! I’ve had an idea and this is the perfect way to do it. Thanks!
Thank you! Can’t wait to see your idea come to life.
It definitely looks like a t-shirt quilt…love it! All those embroidery designs are perfect for a fisherman and the bias tape gives a great finish. Great job on catching the fishy challenge on this one, Denise! Thanks for diving in for this blog hop!
Thank you for another challenging hop!
Ingenious idea, and great way to show off the embroidery!
Thank you Karrin.
Great quilt for a man! Especially a man who loves fishing.
Thank you
aren’t you clever??? This t-shirt quilt is amazing and a fantastic way to show off those funny fishy sayings! It makes me want to get out on the water and fish!!!
Me too. Thanks Gail.
What a terrific idea. Your tee shirts are fabulous. So very, very fishy. Love it.
lol, thank you
Great idea for a very pretty quilt. Your new website looks really good also.
Thank you so much
That is sew stinkin’ cute, Denise! Love all the fishy embroideries!!
Thank you
What a clever idea! The sayings you put on the shirts are all cute too.
Thank you
This is a brilliant idea for showing off embroidery or favorite things. Great idea and glad you persisted. I have similar conversations with my husband, and he often says….I really couldn’t see it but this is great.
Thank you Kathleen