Blue jean quilt?
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Blue jean quilt?
I have been wanting to make a quilt using old blue jeans, I have been saving them and now that I have a box full I want to get started on it..
My question is, can I use the stretch kind of blue jeans in a quilt. most of the jeans that I have are the ones that stretch...could I use them??? Thank you..
My question is, can I use the stretch kind of blue jeans in a quilt. most of the jeans that I have are the ones that stretch...could I use them??? Thank you..
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I am making a blue jean quilt right now and when I was picking the jeans out I wondered the same thing. I am interested in what replies you get. I ended using almost all 100% cotton. But I did put 1 pair that was 1% spandex and 99% cotton, I can't really tell the difference after they are cut.
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I also did the cathedral window using both kinds. My kids have it at the beach right now in SC so I'll see how it fared after they get home. I did mine with all patriotic fabrics and put in plain colors with their names on them for some person touches.
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Wow, thanks for sharing that pic! I really like the look of that & I hadn't thought about it fraying. I have it all cut out, just haven't gotten around to putting it together! I sooooo want to do it-- just short of time!
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tucsonquiler I am making one of the quilts that is in the picture you posted. Yours is very nice - great job. I have one question.. how long does it take to fray? How many times do you have to wash it before the fraying starts?
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