quiltlady1941

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..

meyert

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.

sue z q

I think you could, but I like the color and fraying of 100% cotton which I don't think you'd get with the stretchy ones.

tucsonquilter

I have used both kinds and they worked fine. Here is one I did the faux cathedral window on and it frayed just great.

athomenow

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.

just_the_scraps_m'am

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!

meyert

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?

QuiltnNan

i'm not a big fan of ragged quilts, but this is terrific.

Tink's Mom

Some of the spandex jeans are workable...but others just have too much stretch for me. I don't think they piece as nice.

Nammie to 7

I'm still in the picking up all the tips phase; I have all kinds of jeans just haven't decided on what to do or when to do it. Please keep us posted on your progress.