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Old 07-22-2010, 06:58 PM
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This is the most awesome jean circle I've seen.

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Originally Posted by max's grandma
Do any of you make jean quilts, if so how do you make them
I cut up a bunch of old jeans into 6.5" circles, 5 or 6 of hubby's old workshirts into 4.125" squares and some scraps of cotton batting into a smidge less than 4" squares and made a faux cathedral windows throw size quilt for hubby. He wanted something heavy to put over his achy legs at night. Here's where I got the idea: http://www.equilters.com/library/jea...gallbaros.html

There are some more ideas here: http://www.straw.com/quilting/articles/bluejeans.html

They are heavy though so I wouldn't recommend making one larger than sofa size so it can be washed easily. They make good car quilts, stadium blankets, picnic blankets and sleeping pads for toddlers.
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Old 07-22-2010, 07:02 PM
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I made a jean quilt but I used the jean part as the "backing" and used a panel for the "front". I cut the jeans in 6" strips and sewed them end to end. Then I just cut them off at the length that I needed them to be and sewed the strips together lengthwise. I used a very thin batting and tied the quilt.

My DDIL offered to help me tie the quilt and asked who it was for. I told her it was for the back of my couch, but actually it was a birthday gift for her and my DS. (They have the same birthday!)

She was very surprised when I gave it to them and couldn't believe that she had even helped tie it and didn't know it was for them! LOL

front panel used for blue jean quilt
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Old 07-22-2010, 07:18 PM
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I do make jean quilts. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-53033-1.htm here is my link. I am still working on this
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Old 07-22-2010, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by max's grandma
Do any of you make jean quilts, if so how do you make them
here's one I made 18 yrs ago. It lasted 17 yrs with my son until his pit bull decided he wanted the pillow that was underneath it and bit a huge hole in the center. Just too big to repair again. But it sure held up well until then.

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Old 07-22-2010, 07:38 PM
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Aorlflood - that's a really neat idea to use jeans for the back! :) I like the way it looks too.

Joanie - that's a gorgeous quilt, too bad about its demise.

I need to start saving my jeans! Thing is, I usually wear 'em until they're all thin and threadbare (sp?).
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Old 07-22-2010, 08:31 PM
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Ya'll did some great things there. Love em all!
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Old 07-22-2010, 09:31 PM
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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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Old 07-23-2010, 08:42 AM
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I made a D9P (Disappearing 9 Patch). I haven't put the back on yet, I thought I would save that part for winter.

My 1st Completed Top
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Old 07-23-2010, 11:19 AM
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Love the dissapearing 9 patch!
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Old 07-23-2010, 11:40 AM
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All those quilts are fantastic! I have 2 grown sons and a husband who wear practically nothing but jeans, so I am going to start saving them! I also think I will comb garage sales and thrift shops to gather more quickly! I would love to make that cathedral window version! Never done one, is that pattern hard????
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