kingspb

Does anyone here use recycled denim for making quilts? I love to pick up lightweight denim at my resale shop to use in quilts. I stick with the lightweight things like jumpers, skirts, shirts. I've made 5.5 inch blocks to alternate with another fabric. Will have to post some pictures of those projects soon!

Grama Lehr

I haven't made any yet. . . . . :roll:
But, I am saving them!!!

quilttiludrop

I have a small stash of denim. I too haven't actually made a denim quilt yet.

tess10

I made one with alternating blocks from men's flannel shirts. Turned out great and is a very warm and sturdy quilt.

eaglebeak1960

I have used denim for a large quilt it is very warm, I made a rag quilt for one of my sons and he loves it. I was easier to make than a normal quilt. the denim from the pants I used was thick so the quilt will last a life time!

Chris

running1

I've saved a BUNCH of old denim... but I've got legs and legs and legs cut for use in a heavy denim project (someday). Would LOVE to see what you're doing. I saw one made recently with embroidery on the denim pieces... It was an OSU (Oklahoma State) quilt with black and orange. VERY cute!!

ckcowl

tons of them! i use jeans---everyone i know sends their worn out jeans to me to use in quilts- my youngest brother is a welder- and the denim aprons they wear have pockets on them that he always rips off- and brings me bags of denim pockets too...
denim is wonderful to use in quilts---especially mixed with flannels for wonderful/heavy/warm/snuggly raggy quilts

bluteddi

I've made tons of stuff using recycleed jeans.... They are very heavy.

QuiltnNan

would love to see your pics

ontheriver

I recycle old jeans into a circle quilt.