How much does it cost!
Our quilts are priced per block. The cost range from $14.50/block - $21.50/block.
A block usually consists of each shirt graphic you want to include in your quilt.
For example: If you have a shirt that you want us to use both the front and the back of it, then that would be 2 blocks within the quilt. If you only wanted us to use one side of the shirt, that would be used as one block in the quilt.
Cost depends on the size, the style you choose, and any other options you may choose such as photo blocks, borders, extra piecing or Embroidery.
To see charts of our sizes and pricing, please go to the following links.
How do I pay for my quilt?
You will be paying a $100 deposit when you place your order. Then when we finish your quilt you will be billed for the balance. An invoice will come to you via email and also txt with a link to pay your invoice on-line. Once we receive payment, your quilt will be sent. You will then also receive an email with tracking numbers listed.
Can you use different type shirts other than cotton t-shirts?
Yes! Just about any type of material that lays flat will work. But there are a few exceptions! Below is a list of what we can and cannot use. If you don’t see the type of shirt on this list, please feel free to contact us.
Acceptable
Unacceptable
How many shirts make a good sized quilt?
Quilts look good when there is a balanced number of rows. For example, if you sent 20 t-shirts, the quilt would be in rows of 5 blocks x 4 blocks and this would look good. If someone sent us 23 t-shirts, we would need to add an extra graphic to bring it up to a 24 (long twin). Quilts look best when the following number of shirts are sent: 16, 20, 24, 25, 30, 36, 42, 49.
Should I cut my shirts to save money on shipping?
Some customers have pre-cut their shirts thinking they could save some money on shipping them to us, only to find out that they cut them too small for us to make our normal block size. In these cases, we either have to rebuild the blocks that are too small by piecing them or cut all the blocks a smaller size which reduces the size of the quilt. We charge an additional $8.50 to piece a block, so the pre-cutting can actually end up costing you more money. If you have large to X-large shirts, adult male shirts or larger you could possibly pre-cut them but we require a minimum 16″ X 16″ block.
Do you send out a notification when my shirts arrive ?
We do not send out emails, but all you need to do is check Orders Received page on our website. Usually shirts received are posted within 72 hours.
Can I drop my shirts off instead of mailing them?
If you are in Southport or surrounding areas and would like to come and drop your shirts off, we do accept drop off appointments. Please schedule your appointment here.
Can I use photos?
Yes, we print photos onto a soft premium cotton fabric. We need an electronic file such as jpg. You can read more about our photos on our options page. We charge an additional $15.00 a block per photo block.
Should I be worried about sending my shirts? They are my lifelong memories.
We understand that shipping your memories may seem scary. However, the tracking systems used by carriers today know precisely where your package is at any time. In the 20+ years we’ve been in business, we have never had a customer lose their package shipping it to us and we have never lost one shipping their quilt back.
We also do our best to take good care of your shirts while they are in our hands. Your order is logged into our system and placed in its own separate bin. Your bin contains all the information you sent us and your order is printed out exactly how you originally entered it. It is attached to your bin along with your name, and stored in a rack system that keeps every order separate.
When your order is started, we review all your notes and instructions again to ensure complete accuracy.
What is the best way to ship them?
Shipping costs depend on the size of the box, the weight, and the distance and area from which it is shipped from. You can’t change the area you live in, but you can use the smallest box possible.
Pack the shirts in the box as tight as possible without overstuffing the box. Rolling the shirts, or a tight folding job, makes a huge difference on how small a box you can use.
A box with that has extra space will most likely be crushed and subject to opening. The boxes that show up in good condition and unharmed are those that were packed nice and tight with a quality shipping tape. The boxes that show up crushed and partially opened are the oversize boxes with a sparse amount of tape. Please do not use styrofoam peanuts! This is just a waste of money and creates a mess when it’s opened.
Please use one large plastic bag to put all the shirts in before you box them up. A trash bag is fine. The bag’s purpose is to keep all the shirts together should your box become crushed or opened. Individual bags do quite the opposite. They are slick and if a box is crushed or opened, they can slide out very easily.
We ask that you do not ask for a confirmed signature. We do not always work set hours and sometimes we are away during deliveries. We have video surveillance in the area where we receive packages and once the package is delivered (if we are not there) we get phone notifications. If we need to sign for your package, that creates a delay in us receiving it because we then have to physically go to the post office and pick it up.
If you need a signature, please use UPS. They always require a signature and they will redeliver the next day if we are not there.
How do you know which side of the shirt to use or how do I mark them?
Normally we use the side that has the largest graphic. If you want us to use both sides of the shirt, please mark the shirt with either a note pinned to it or write on painters tape and stick it on the cloth of the t-shirt – not the graphic. Please do not use masking tape as this causes a residue hard to remove. You also need to mark the shirt if you think we will be unsure of what side to use. Please do NOT use Duct tape.
Can I plan my own layout?
Normally we just arrange the shirts by alternating lights and darks or by dispersing colors. If you would like a special layout you can lay your shirts out and snap a picture of your layout and include it with your shirts. If you cannot print your layout, you can email your image to support@quiltmyshirts.com.
What is the piecing charge, How do I combine multiple shirts into a block?
Sometimes we need to build up a shirt to construct a block . A tank top is a good example. V neck shirts, or if the shirts were precut too small to make a full block also would need piecing. We charge an additional $8.50 per block to piece the block together. We try to use the original fabric from the shirt to make it look seamless.
If you would like to combine 2 shirts together, or possibly small pocket or sleeve logos. We can do that! Please put a handwritten note on the shirts you would like to combine.The $8.50 piecing charge per block will also apply.