Thread: Jean Quilts
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Old 07-22-2010, 09:31 PM
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Sadheart
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Well I have made 4. Unfortunately. The first I gave to a BF. It was in 4" squares. The next two were a little larger in about the 5" - 6" range.
My oldest two boys who are 26 & 24. Got them. Used them for everything from camping to forts in the house and outside.
I was not very discretionary on the blocks. Some of the pieces had little tears. And with each washing the holes got bigger and bigger.
I backed them with heavy flannel. You will want a good quality flannel to make the test of time.
I sewed with a $10.00 yard sale sewing machine. #16 needle. And lots of patience and thread.
But the kids loved them.
I didn't worry about seams. Just put it together and sewed.
In fact I have some levi squares sitting around here somewhere. Maybe I will get them out and sew a new one.
I have a birthday on Sunday.
I think he was asking me the other day for a new one.
I tied them rather than quilt them. Placing the tie in the middle of the patch.
Thanks for reminding me.
Good luck. Post pictures.
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