psquared52

I made 3 jean quilts when my brother passed away several years ago. All he ever wore was jeans so I used what he wore! I did a lot of fussy cutting, utilizing pockets, tags, etc. Jeans are sewn to last forever and I wanted some color/fabric variety in my quilt. I would undo the seams (which don't fade as much) to get some visual interest in my squares. It is rather messy work and time consuming to re-sew. The plus size is jean quilts last forever and are quite warm and heavy, even if you don't use batting. His wife and 2 kids sleep with their quilts every night so it was worth every thread, stitch and curse involved to me.

justflyingin

I'd say go ahead. I made several jean quilts out of old jeans using 6" squares and 1/2" seams. I used bandana or other homespun or warm and friendly fabrics (I've made several) for the backing. Then, I tied them with appropriate colored yard/cotton thread. They are great!!!

A rag quilt would be hard, though--at least all the cutting would be, but I can imagine would look great when finished.

Mkotch

I've had good luck making rugs out of old jeans. Just cut in strips and sew to old towels. I don't think a jeans quilt would be that much fun to work on OR to use. Very heavy!

MJONW

There is a very cute pattern using a circle of denim, and a square of any other fabric that didn't look hard at all!

sewnbug

I work with denim all the time. I have made raggy quilts, signature quilt for ddil baby shower, and lots of raggy tote bags. Denim is not hard to work with at all and the finished product will last almost forever.

jeaninmaine

One of the things I like about denim quilts is that they can and usually will be used almost constantly. If not on the bed or as a laprobe, then in the car for an emergency blanket, or a picnic blanket or on the floor for babies to play on or for older kids to lie on and watch TV. You don't feel bad if the pets lie on them. Come to think of it, denim would be great for a pet's bed. Denim quilts can be treated as everyday items not something that has to be handled with kidgloves because they're too delicate to use and only brought out when you think the quiltmaker is coming over. I think the large laprobe/picnic blanket size is best because it's more handy all round unless you are making it specifically for someone's bed.

countryone77

For those who like something more visual, here is a video ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_iL9Ftu4BA

gardnergal970

I made a denim rag quilt, alternating a red print block with denim blocks on both sides. One side was smooth and the other raggy. I'm using it as a "door" to our utility room and it works well and gives a touch of country to our home. It is heavy and would be great also for a picnic or ball game.

hoppa

Since you husband loves jean quilts go for it. I have been savin jeans to mKE ONE AND SO EMBROIDERY ON IT AS YOU DONT NEED TO SANDWICH IT BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT.

Caroline S

I really like your jeans quilt. I have a large tote of pieces left over from the one I made. Knew I didn't toss them for a reason. What size seam allowance, stitch, seam allowance did you use? What did you use for backing, did you use batting, is it quilted?? I know lots of questions but I am going to use your quilt idea.