No, it was super easy & quilt as you go. You'll want to do it in sections though because it will be get heavy, very quickly.

I started to cut the circles out with scissors when I remembered a circle cutter I had bought years ago & never opened. That was a tremendous help & timesaver after hubby figured out how to use it properly. He got fascinated by it and cut at least half of the circles. He wasn't interested in cutting any of the squares, though.

As you collect jeans, do you cut the squares (and/or circles) out and save them like that or just stow the jeans away and cut when you're ready to make the quilt?

I have a pair I was debating whether to cut or not, and if so what would be a good size square to work with?

Cutting the size block out that you want will cut down on the amount that you store. How ever. I caution that as you cut. Leave out any pieces that are cut, have holes, or tears. As these leave a bigger hole when washed.
Also watch the seams. On smaller jeans it is not to bad. But the double sewn seam on Levi and Wranglers can really give you some frustration. Trying to sew through them.
Your stack/stash of levi will grow a lot faster than you will realize. Especially when your friends and family realize that you are saving.
Cant wait to start cutting circles. I really like the cathedral levi. Ran across it two weeks ago. And downloaded the pattern.

Love the DP9. I think I might have to start collecting jeans again.

Thanks, I'm quite proud of it myself! I love my D9P, but would really like to try the cathedral window sometime in the future.

BK, that is a great quilt! I just make mine with squares and flannel backs. No batting, because they are really heavy!

Haven't made any denim quilts...they are heavy, but made denim totes. Told someone, "my husband is to stingy to buy me a tote, so I just cut up his pants and make one"...Ha!

Pretty!

I love the jean quilts!

I've been buying jeans at yard sales adults and childrens jeans especially the ones that have designs on them. Went to goodwill and bought a lot of womens dresses made out of demin for the backing. Was lucky enough to get the dresses for a dollar a piece and they looked like they were never worn