These are shirts that belonged to my very dear father-in-law, who passed away this summer.
I would like to make a memory quilt using the shirts, but have not been able to decide on a pattern. I think the color palette suggests something red/white and blue. My father-in-law was a paratrooper during World War II, so I think a patriotic theme would be very appropriate.
One of the shirts is seersucker, and another is a poly/cotton blend. I would like to use them both.
I think a dark background fabric might make the colors pop a little bit, but may also make the overall effect too drab. A light background fabric may make the shirt colors themselves look dull.
It's hard to know exactly where to start. I want it to be just right. For now, I'm still thinking about it, and remembering the man, who is missed very much.
I'm not sure if a dark background would look drab. There is a bit of sparkle in the shirts, but it would depend on the ratio of background to shirt fabric. You could use a bit of gold, too, that is a common color in the patriotic scheme. At any rate, the project is a good one, I think. Are you just making one quilt or several smaller ones? I also know that there is a block called the Army star if you are unsure of a pattern.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely way to remember your dear father-in-law. I am eager to see what you make.
ReplyDeleteHave you thought of any patterns? I wouldn't know where to begin. There's a nice array of colors. I've never used all those different fabrics. Looking forward to what you decide.
ReplyDeleteWhen my brother-in-law died I made four quilts with his shirts. I chose a simple nine patch because I thought the pieces would be large enough for his wife and children to recognize specific shirts and that turned out to be a good choice. They treasure the quilts and I treasure the memory of making them. Blessings, marlene
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