"I've always thought of the T-shirt as the Alpha and Omega of the fashion alphabet." ~Giorgio Armani

The Little General Store doesn’t make t-shirt quilts like the ones you’ve seen, which are usually cut into boring squares with uninspired borders. Blah.

We think it’s much more interesting to jazz it up. That’s why every bit of artwork on your shirts, from the pockets to the sleeve decoration, is used in your custom t-shirt quilt.

Bits of each shirt are combined to create larger squares facing all directions, giving your quilt a unique feel that can be appreciated no matter the direction it faces. The entire blanket is machine quilted in a smoke-free home. It’s super unique. Just like you.

{{care of your shirts}}
Here at The Little General Store, we understand how precious these shirts of yours are, not because the cotton they’re made of is fancy, but because they’re made of irreplaceable memories. We treat your shirts as if they were our own.

{{stuff you should know}}
To make a t-shirt quilt that's approximately a full-size, we recommend gathering between 20 and 30 of your favorite tees. (Any number is okay, but know that the size will vary depending on design on shirts and number of shirts sent.) They do not have to match, but they do need to be without holes. (Very thin is okay, though. No worries there.) Before sending them to us, please wash and dry them, but do not try to cut them out. Let us do that for you. NOTE: All garments sent will be utilized and included in invoice. Sometimes people ask for TLGS to choose “what we think is best,” but only you know that!

{{how it works}}
You ship us your shirts. (If you are local to DFW, we’ll make arrangements for dropoff!) We iron them and apply interfacing, which makes them strong enough to withstand being stitched together. We put some warm snuggly binding inside and create a coordinating back for your quilt top before machine quilting and binding the whole thing together, giving it a finished, polished look.

{{cost & timeline}}
Each quilt costs $500 for up to 25 garments, and $25 for each additional garment. At the start of the project, you make an initial deposit of $100. (We are happy to work up a specific quote for the amount of shirts you plan to supply.) When we’re finished, we’ll send you photos of the quilt and an invoice with instructions about sending the remaining payment.

YOU cover the cost of shipment to us, and WE cover the cost of shipment back to you, as well as all materials and labor. Upon receiving your garments, typical return time is 6-8 weeks, though that time can fluctuate depending on time of year and demand. We promise to stay in contact throughout the process to keep you up to date or answer any questions you may have. NOTE: If you need your quilt in less than the 6-8 week timeframe, there is a $100 expedition charge.

{{BONUS!}} Each quilt you purchase comes with a t-shirt scarf made of your VERY OWN SHIRTS. Doesn't get much cooler than wearing your shirts in a whole new way, right? NOTE: Scarves can only be made from t-shirt fabric. Jerseys, knits, sweatshirts, and other garments are excluded.