laalaaquilter

Hi All,

I've just read the guidelines for denim quilts and the last sentence struck me odd.

'you may be better off if you do not use any additional backing material that is going add bulk and weight to the quilt'

I'm not sure I understand what additional means...so far as I know all quilts are a sandwich of top, batting, and backing. Can you make a quilt without backing? Or does this just mean use a very lightweight backing, like muslin maybe?

Thanks for your help,

Laalaa

S D G

Most denim quilts don't use batting. It isn't needed.

fabric lover

I'ld read it as: 'use lightweight batting and backing' . But of course that could be very wrong:-)

stichinluvr

I don't put batting in a denim quilt. Just the front and back since it is so heavy.

Sadiemae

I use denim for the top, lightweight batting, and flannel for the back. I just don't really like a quilt without batting, but it is just a personal preference.

amma

Some denim quilts, where heavy denim is used, do not have a backing or batting. Some back them no batting. Others add batting and a back.

It is personal preference :wink: Just how warm of a quilt are you wanting to make? These are also heavy in actual weight before any backing/batting is added, so that is another consideration :D:D:D

Halo

I always use fleece for the backing on my denim quilts. That way no batting is needed & is very warm. I have sold several of these & everyone loves them.

sueisallaboutquilts

I've never understood how you can make quilts out of denim. Aren't they stiff??

Sadiemae

I use old levis that have become softer.

Rose_P

I made a rag quilt with flannel on the back and denim on the front. I used an extra layer of flannel as the batting layer. Most of the material was recycled and soft from many washings. It is queen size, and I think it must weigh more than 30 pounds. I had to take it to a commercial over-sized washing machine (recommended for the first washing, at least, of any rag quilt). My daughter lives where it gets cold, and she's happy with it. I'm pretty sure it would be warm enough without the extra layer of flannel, and since both flannel and denim are rather thick, probably the quilting would show up well enough without a batting layer of any kind. If you use a rag process with denim, let me suggest that the special quilt snips are not a luxury but a necessity. Also, prepare for more lint and dust than you could possibly imagine. In fact, if I had it to do over, I'd sit on the back porch in nice weather to do the snipping, and not bring it into the house again until it's washed.