Village Christian School Fundraising Gala

Village Christian Schools is my second home. I have spent more time there than I have anywhere else. Makes sense considering I attended that school from the time I was 5 years old. I have seen that school through the ups and the downs, and the same is true in reverse. This school has blessed me in so many ways. It is a warm, welcoming, safe, and friendly environment. It is a place I feel comfortable around. I know every nook and cranny of that school, and I love every inch of it.

That is why I was honored when I was approached to donate a few things to this year's fundraising gala.

First item on the list: a unisex VCS baby blanket. It will be included with other items in a gift basket.

Red and Black ~ the new school colors!

And the second item Miss Montana's will be donating to the auction is... drum roll please....

A personalized T-Shirt Quilt! Click here to see my portfolio of quilt possibilities. 

Thank you to all the wonderful teachers I had during my thirteen years at VCS. I am who I am because of their love and encouragment.

Wendy's Quilt

I made this quilt for Wendy back in December but it's taken me this long to put picture up (shame on me). To be honest I forgot to take pictures in the first place so these are photos Wendy snapped herself. 

Interested in having your own quilt made for you? Click here.

Oh Trenton.

TW has been a friend of mine for quite some time now. We have been dirtbike riding together since i was in fourth grade. He is another over achiever type person like Linny and Jessie. Below are some pictures of his quilt. What is special about his are the added patches. It was the first time i did them on a blanket so it was a bit of a learning experience, but patches are now available for a $4 additional charge.

Before the patches

After the patches

Focus patch

'On a Scale' patch

The gold helmet is added on as well. He had me put the logo from each year of high school football

And on the back... his last name.

Overall i think this is one of the best i have done so far. If you are interested in getting your own quilt, view this post. Have a great day!

So you want a T-Shirt Quilt

Whether you are just interested in getting more information or you are dead set on having one, here is a little information to understand the process of getting your very own T-shirt quilt.

Step 1: Let me know that you want one! Contact me via facebook, email me (missmontanas@yahoo.com), or any other method that suits you.

Step 2: Decide how many squares you want on your quilt. Click here to scroll through old blog posts to see different quilts that i have made. Then start picking out your shirts! Sweatshirts, and jerseys work too! (Pretty much anything that can be cut into a 14x14 inch square can be used).

Step 3: We will set up a time to go to JoAnns to pick out the fabric you want for your blanket. At this time you will also give me your shirts along with a design layout of the order you want your t-shirts. If you are ordering from out of the area, I will have you ship your shirts to me, and I will help you pick out fabric you like online.

Step 4: I will make your quilt! When I am done you can come pick it up and make your payment. Depending on the time of year and number of current orders, the speed at which i will finish will vary. If you are ordering for out of the area, I will ship it to you and you can pay for your quilt via my etsy page (secured through PAYPAL). Shipping and Handling charges will be added to your total.

Step 6: ENJOY!

Pricing: $9 per t-shirt square.

if you would like additional 'patches' sewn on, they are $4 each. View this post to see what i mean!

Jessie's Quilt.

Another 'do it all' person just like linny. Jessie was ASB president her senior year, had a lead role in several  musicals, was the water girl for the varsity football team, and even did some athletic training on the side! Who needs a resume? Just look at her quilt!

T-Shirt Overload!

I am sorry to announce that I have received my final orders for T-shirt quilts before i go back to school. However, there is a waiting list!  K.C. and L.G. are currently at the top. If you are interested in having a quilt made for you, email me at missmontanas@yahoo.com and i will add you to the list.  This is truly a wonderful investment and a great way to save your memories. 2012 VCS Grads: Let me know if you are considering having one made... get on the list sooner than later!

Pricing: $9 per t-shirt square. 
For extra sew-ons, its $4 a piece. (When TW's quilt is finished you will see what i mean!)

Syracuse, here she comes!

Let me tell you about my friend Linny. She's wonderful. We were on ASB in high school together, as well as  the same volleyball team. When i graduated, she filled my shoes as the next Senior Class President. This girl has nine million friends... I can't think of a single person who doesn't adore her.

Anyways, this awesome girl got herself a scholarship to Syracuse University all the way in upstate New York. She is leaving in less than two weeks! Along with suitcases full of life necessities, she will be taking this Miss Montana's creation. Same size as the last quilt i made, but different material. This is a 5x5 quilt with 100% cotton framing and backing.


Basketball, Volleyball, Track, ASB.... this girl did it all.

Good Luck in NY Linny! Love you!

T Shirt Quilt for Mr. Montana

This is by far the most massive sewing project i have attempted. This quilt is 5 squares by 5 squares, and practically 7' x7'. It's huge. But thats what a big guy calls for! If you are interested in having a custom quilt made for you, email me at missmontanas@yahoo.com. Depending on the type of fabric you choose for the backing, prices will vary, but its approximately $9 per t-shirt square.

 I used camouflage sweatshirt material for the backing and framing. This thing is going to dominate Montana's freezing winters.

And now do we understand why this blanket HAD to be so big? He is huge!

T-Shirt Quilts.

This idea is less of a baby shower gift and more of a graduation gift. Ok, so it doesn't exactly fit the usual genre of Miss Montana, but it is an AWESOME gift. Talk about preserving memories. There is a catch with these though. They are obviously custom ordered. If you think you would like catalog a bunch of wonderful memories in this way, contact me via email at missmontanas@yahoo.com and we will talk.

This is the very first quilt i ever made. The t-shirts are just a few of the several i collected throughout high school. 

Prices will vary depending on the number of t-shirts that are used to make the quilt, as well as the type of fabric used as the backside. There really isn't a limit to how many shirts can be used to make a blanket (within reason); I recently made one for Mr. Montana using 25 shirts. The one shown above has a backing of 100% cotton fabric, but anything from sweatshirt material to fleece is available.

Like I mentioned, a custom order is necessary for this, so there is no link to my etsy store. IF you are interested, send me an email so we can discuss the number of t-shirts, fabric type, shipping method, and eventually settle a price.