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BKrenning 07-26-2010 05:00 AM
Originally Posted by Granda
Could someone tell me what kind of needles work best on denim? Every time I sew on denim, I end up breaking the needle in my machine (Singer). Thanks.
I used a 14 denim needle.

tryitall 07-26-2010 01:48 PM
I have made rag quilts with denim and flannel plaid for my son. I backed each with a white flannel. Now all of his friends want one. Soooooooooooooorrrrryyyy.

quilter53 07-26-2010 02:01 PM
Originally Posted by galvestonangel
I love denim and bought fabric to back with demin. But the denim (from my husbands' old jeans, seems so stiff. Do any of you have this problem? I have not started the quilt because of this. Any suggestions?
I made one with my dh jeans and it was very heavy but we love it. I will make the next one from thinner denim from ladies dresses or skirts. I went to Goodwill and found all denim for .50 each. You can get a lot of squares from those. Some have cure embroidery designs on them. Just stay away from the stretchy denim.

Judi in Ohio 07-26-2010 02:15 PM
That is without doubt the most beautiful denim quilt ever! I made one out of embroidery samples that I had made over the years. They were all sizes and I put them together rag style and they were gorgeous.
Judi


Originally Posted by BKrenning
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.

Judi in Ohio 07-26-2010 02:16 PM
Try denim needles! - different brands make them.
Judi


Originally Posted by Granda
Could someone tell me what kind of needles work best on denim? Every time I sew on denim, I end up breaking the needle in my machine (Singer). Thanks.

grammy Dwynn 07-26-2010 02:17 PM
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The needle I use are either Jean needles or TopStitch #14 or # 16, which ever I had on hand.

Here are what I have made fro old jeans...... and I still have demin to make another quilt or two.

made about 4 years ago - raggy
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front of Recycled Raggy Jacket 2010
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back of Recycled Raggy Jacket 2010
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JudithAnn 07-26-2010 02:25 PM
Looks great! I have a friend who over-dyes denims and then has lots of colors to work with. She makes jackets.

Gerbie 07-28-2010 06:36 PM
Your husband must wear Levis. Wranglers brand denim is much softer. Certain styles of Levis brand are much stiffer, like the 501's a pair of these are really stiff.

pamdux 07-28-2010 06:43 PM
I just finished my second and it was easy to sew (I just did rectangles). My grandson wanted a quilt and with the way he is growing (he is 11 and his dad is 6'4"), I decided he would enjoy a jean quilt. I used all brands of jeans as the were given to me.

moeind 07-29-2010 03:34 PM
Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn
The needle I use are either Jean needles or TopStitch #14 or # 16, which ever I had on hand.

Here are what I have made fro old jeans...... and I still have demin to make another quilt or two.
I love this!!

AnnaK 07-29-2010 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BKrenning
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.
I had to do a double take on your quilt. Here's the one, (almost identical) that I made for my baby grandson who is now 6 y/o. See what I mean?

AnnaK 07-29-2010 04:28 PM
[quote=moeind]
Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn
The needle I use are either Jean needles or TopStitch #14 or # 16, which ever I had on hand.

Here are what I have made fro old jeans...... and I still have demin to make another quilt or two.
You should do a tutorial on this jacket. I love it too!

quiltbible 07-31-2010 10:54 PM
I'm currently making a grandmother's garden jean quilt. I'm using 1/2 in seams. I haven't decide what batting/filler to use yet. But the backing will be jean.

quiltbible 07-31-2010 10:58 PM
[quote=AnnaK]
Originally Posted by moeind
Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn
The needle I use are either Jean needles or TopStitch #14 or # 16, which ever I had on hand.

Here are what I have made fro old jeans...... and I still have demin to make another quilt or two.
You should do a tutorial on this jacket. I love it too!
how many pairs of jeans was used to make your quilt. It's beautiful.

quilting Carol 07-31-2010 10:59 PM
Thanks for the sites... I make raggy shaggys and I love them and I keep one in my car they are great..I fold over binding and clip it to reinforce the ends it is good to do this.

BKrenning 08-02-2010 04:29 PM
Originally Posted by AnnaK
Originally Posted by BKrenning
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.
I had to do a double take on your quilt. Here's the one, (almost identical) that I made for my baby grandson who is now 6 y/o. See what I mean?
I thought about satin stitching the "flaps" down with red thread but was too lazy and just did a top stitch with white.

Sassy913 08-02-2010 08:18 PM
I have only made them with unfinished edges due to the heavy weight if the fabric when more than doubled. This can work for a reversible quilt, too, as both sides can end up looking great whether both sides are unfinished edges (by overlapping fabrics rather than making seams), or sewing wrong sides together to get rough edges on the darker side and smooth seams on the reverse. What ever you like works well and then wash and wash, do not fade much and make excellent picnic blanket, coverlette or even a vest or coat. Use your imagination.

Bev 08-10-2010 06:51 PM
Originally Posted by max's grandma
Do any of you make jean quilts, if so how do you make them
The first quilts I ever made were two jeans quilts for my two oldest grandsons (brothers.) I made every mistake in the book while putting together those darn quilts. The boys are young men now, and they still have those denim quilts made with jeans from every member of their family, including cousins, etc. They love them. The youngest one is using his in his dorm room.
I don't think any other quilts have made such a wonderful impression on the recipients as those two badly made quilts did. 8-)

dharen7 08-10-2010 11:53 PM
I just picked up a bunch of jeans at a yard sale. clothes were 3.00 a bag I got 2 bags full , also have been picking up childrens jeans with designs on them for the younger grandchildren I have a pair of coveralls that have a winnie the pooh on the pocket am going to keep the pocket intact and put it in the middle of the quilt for them to put something in the pocket

moeind 08-11-2010 08:38 AM
Originally Posted by grammy Dwynn
The needle I use are either Jean needles or TopStitch #14 or # 16, which ever I had on hand.

Here are what I have made fro old jeans...... and I still have demin to make another quilt or two.
As I said before, I love this jacket. I made a vest using your idea and it turned out just great. Thanks for posting the photos.

Olivia's Grammy 08-11-2010 10:39 AM
Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by max's grandma
Do any of you make jean quilts, if so how do you make them
The first quilts I ever made were two jeans quilts for my two oldest grandsons (brothers.) I made every mistake in the book while putting together those darn quilts. The boys are young men now, and they still have those denim quilts made with jeans from every member of their family, including cousins, etc. They love them. The youngest one is using his in his dorm room.
I don't think any other quilts have made such a wonderful impression on the recipients as those two badly made quilts did. 8-)
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. :lol: :lol:

Bev 08-11-2010 10:54 AM
Originally Posted by Olivia's Grammy
Originally Posted by Bev
Originally Posted by max's grandma
Do any of you make jean quilts, if so how do you make them
The first quilts I ever made were two jeans quilts for my two oldest grandsons (brothers.) I made every mistake in the book while putting together those darn quilts. The boys are young men now, and they still have those denim quilts made with jeans from every member of their family, including cousins, etc. They love them. The youngest one is using his in his dorm room.
I don't think any other quilts have made such a wonderful impression on the recipients as those two badly made quilts did. 8-)
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. :lol: :lol:
You've got that right!!!

8-)

carolaug 01-16-2011 07:53 AM
Wow...this is incredible...!!!
Originally Posted by BKrenning
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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