I've made several denim rag quilts and used fleece for the backing (no need for batting). They're throw-sized, and yep, they were incredibly heavy. The sewing part was easy (I just sewed the standard "X" on the squares), but dealing with the weight of the quilts was challenging even with my husband helping me. Whew! It was worth it, though, because the quilts turned out great and they're VERY warm. I've seen larger denim rag quilts, but the folks who made them obviously have stronger arms than I do. LOL! :lol:
I've never worked with photographs, but it sounds like a very cool project! Please post pics if you can, when it's done. :thumbup: