Rena B. Kirk
Throw quilt made from Dad's shirts

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I was interested in a HQ Sixteen, so my Dad took me to Maryville, Tennessee to see the HQ Sixteen. I took 3 quilt tops and was able to get them quilted after some training on the machine. My Dad was as excited as I was to try out the HQ Sixteen. I was hoping to purchase one, but my Dad became ill and in less than 6 months he lost his battle with cancer.
After he passed away, I asked my Mama if I could have all of his shirts. I had about 80 shirts that were primarily plaid shirts that my Dad had worn. She gladly gave them to me and I started making a quilt using part of each one of the shirts in a throw size quilt. The first quilt was made using only squares cut from one sleeve of each of the shirts. I made the first quilt for my older sister and I have another ready to sew together for my younger sister. I am hoping to have enough fabric from the shirts to make a quilt for my Mama, my siblings and my parents’ grandchildren.
I purchased my HQ Pro-Stitcher in August of 2008 and the quilt I made from my Dad’s shirts was one of the first ones I quilted on it. I have made and quilted 11 quilts on it since I have had it. I like doing the free motion designs and I am learning to use the computer. Every time I quilt on it I learn something new. I love being able to make a quilt from start to finish.

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