T-Shirt Quilt-Along (Fall-Winter 2026)

Have you been staring at that bag of T-shirts in your sewing room for too long? Let's make that T-shirt quilt together, and get it DONE in time for Christmas! In this 12-week quilt-along you'll learn my "One Block at a Time" method to make your T-shirt quilt. In the weekly lessons and LIVE Zoom sessions you'll get the personal help you need as we go step-by-step, shirt-by-shirt to a finished quilt! Live Zoom dates: Mondays, October 5 through December 21 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Eastern (Some dates may be adjusted to accommodate holidays Sessions are recorded and available until the end of the quilt-along) You'll learn how to: Prepare your T-shirts and stabilize them without stabilizer Quilt your own T-shirts -- even if you're a beginner at free-motion quilting! Be creative with your quilting and your quilt design Assemble blocks "quilt-as-you-go" Put the binding on your borders - before the quilt is even finished! Stop procrastinating! Avoid frustration! Save time & money! No stabilizer to buy No backing fabric to buy No paying someone else to quilt for you Best of all, you'll have a group of quilty friends to share the fun and cheer you on! Share your progress throughout the quilt-along Get inspiration from other quilters Celebrate milestones together Show off your T-shirts and finished quilt! Even if you've already made a T-shirt quilt before, you'll discover a new approach that is much easier to do on a domestic sewing machine. Sign up now! ---- What You'll Need ---- The T-Shirt Quilt . . . One Block at a Time book If you already have the book, get it out and use it. If not, use the button above to add it to your order when you sign up for the quilt-along. Your T-shirts and the usual quilting stuff As soon as you sign up for the quilt-along log in and start on the preparatory lessons. They will take you through a detailed explanation of what you will need and how to prepare. Hobbs Heirloom Fusible Batting - a MUST This batting is essential for the quilt-as-you-go process. Click on this link to order it from Connecting Threads -- they usually have the best price. A Sewing Machine, Free-Motion Foot, and 1/4" foot If you are new to FMQ, check out the descriptions of various types of FMQ feet in the class and in the book. If you aren’t sure what is right for your machine, check with your sewing machine dealer to get the right one. Let's make that T-shirt quilt together! ---- FAQs ---- How do I get the login Information for the quilt-along? When you complete your registration you will immediately receive a PDF Welcome Letter via email and also as a downloadable file from your order confirmation. All the information to get started is in the letter, including login information for the class and for the live Zoom sessions. Save it as a PDF on your computer so you can use the active links in the file. PLEASE NOTE: Downloads are best done on a computer. Phones and tablets don't always handle PDFs well. What do I do once I sign up? Gather your T-shirts Set up your class account at courses.ranaemerrillquilts.com Log in to the class, watch the Introduction and start the first lesson! Order additional fabric and batting if needed (refer to the Materials List) How to I watch the live online sessions? Log into Zoom on your computer at the scheduled time shown in the Welcome Letter. You will also find a login link in the online class. Sessions are recorded so if you are not able to watch live, you can watch the recording once it is posted in the weekly lesson.