I made a jeans + cords quilt for my son when he first moved out 10 yrs ago(he has moved back home and out again at least 4 times since then, but that is another story LOL)
I made big 8"squares, ued a very thick batting, and a blue stripe ticking for the backing and then tied it at all the corners with red yarn. Yes, it is very heavy but he loves it and it goes with him wherever he is....it needed some muscle to put it together but I have a big table to sew on which made it so much easier to handle.

I have made several denim quilts. Not my favorite to make. Usually sew the regular way and use a light weight batt and flannel on the back. I have made a couple of denim rag quilts and they were ok but I made them before I learned that for the ragging to look nice it needs to be cut close with a 1/2" seam. They were for grand sons and they loved them.

I have made two large denim quilts with NO batting, but not the rag style. I sewed 6 1/2 inch squares together, saving front and back pockets/waistband/logos and added them wherever. One loved dirt bike racing so I chose that print for the backing and then used the black/white checkered flag fabric to add to the front by sticking a quarter square piece into the pockets (like a hanky sticking out) ran that fabric through the waist band, knotting the ends (tacked down for stability) and they turned out really nice. The first one I made, I just used a plaid flannel for the backing. One I tied with yarn at the corners and the other one I took the time to 'bartack' the corners in lieu of tying. I used the berthing method to sew the front and back together, eliminating any binding, The male graduates loved the quilt gifts (and so did the girl friends because they were warm). You'll enjoy creating your own memorable quilt. Don't hesitate. They are fun to make.

Denim quilts are not hard, rag denim are fun...just don't use any type of batting, just use backing. They can get very heavy with batting, ask me how I know. lol

I made a denim rag quilt for a charity event - Silent Auction - it was the first thing to go. It wasn't hard - and because it was so heavy - I didn't use batting - just backed it with flannel.

I only made a lap quilt, because anything larger than that gets too heavy to work with.

I love your sample, it'll be fantastic when you're finished. I'm glad you weren't scared off. I've made 2 flannel/denim rag quilts and they're wonderful and warm. Be sure to show us the finished product!!!

I have made & sold several denim quilts. I use fleece for the backing & no batting. They are very warm & everyone loves them. Some were ordered with photos on them. All turned out wonderful. So I say go for it. They are simple to make. I used different patterns & all were simple to do.

They are not that hard to make. I made 3 this summer. When I ran out of denim that I had been saving I went to Goodwill on their 1/2 price denim day and bought what I needed. They turned out really nice. I gave 2 to my son's teachers. His teachers camp alot and I wanted to give them something they would use. I tied them, and used a very thin batting. They will be heavy but they are warm.

I love denim and can not bear to part with it. I have a large stack of my husband's jeans waiting for me to cut. I have not made a denim quilt yet but have plans to do this so I appreciate this thread.

I have made coasters, pot holders and other items. Denim just lasts forever and gets so soft with age.

I'm betting that when I do make a quilt, I will have difficulty parting with it.

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My sister only quilts with denim. She makes quilts and totes. She cuts the blocks out of the legs and used either a 5 or 6 inch block. She does not put batting in them. She sandwiches the flannel and blocks and sews around the blocks to stabilize them and snippes the seams. She also cuts out nice back pockets and includes them in the quilt or any such trim.

They make excellent camping quilts. Her totes are really cute as well. You just make them as large as you want. She puts an outside pocket on them as well. She used to make BUM Bags as well. They were just the top of the jeans. She cutes off the legs, sews the legs closed and makes a strap from the legs. They are really cute as well.