Alright I have a bunch of Denim and I want to make a quilt for my son out of it. But I need to get some ideas as to what I want to do.

Do I want a rag quilt, do I want something like a DP9? I dont know but I like the modern look of the different sized blocks in different shades. Kinda like the Partridge Family bus paint job.......

So post some pics of yours or you favorite designs so I can get an idea as to what I am shooting for.

Billy

DP9??? :?:

Sorry, Disappearing 9 Patch

Billy

I have 3 denim quilts but I just cut squares and sewed them together. I backed one with T-shirts. Backed 1 with an old blanket and buttons on the front. The other just had a solid backing. All were hand tied. I am proud of them but I don't think I want to show pic's.

I'm sorry but with dial up I can't stay connected long enough to get a new pic to post.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-36218-1.htm

There should be a couple of pics here that I've done.
Hope this helps...It is self backing. Sort of like a cathedral window but not a true one. Hugs :D

Dont be scared CJ show them off for us!!

Billy

I will have to take some pic's. Maybe I will post them tomorrow.

I like the idea of a rag quilt, quick and easy.

Not only is this a denim quilt, it is also my first quilt.

This is my 1st completed top (Disappearing 9 Patch). Backing will be put on sometime this fall/winter.

Denim is heavy...I love the rag ones they are fast durable and easy. You need no batting, can use flannel on one side or cottons. They are warm and easy to wash..My choice...I will post pictures tomorrow when Ds is up to help me use my camera...I only know how to use my phone to do pictures and i have changed my plan...

I can't attach the photo, but search for Blue Jean Log Cabin."
I got a beautiful pattern. The centers were done with a very dark denim. The lights and darks were done from old jeans. The reasult is a VERY heavy and beautiful quilt. Due to the thickness, the quilt was tied.

Here's one

I made these out of my dad's old jeans when he died for my siblings & myself. Some of his clothes are in there too.

can't send a picture-gave the quilt away, but it was done in a 3-d bowtie. Denium squares 6'' with different colored bandanas as the bowties. did a simple cotton plain backing and tied it with hidden stitches.

This is the only denim quilt I've made.....it was fun to do but it did get very heavy working on it.

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Ok Billy here is 1 of them. This is my DS's jean quilt with the t-shirt backing. These were all of his t-shirts that he wouldn't let me get rid of and some of the jeans were his too. It is far from perfect as I had no idea as to what I was doing. Couldn't find the other 2, will post when I do.

I love everyones quilts! What are you all using for the batting?

Mine has no batting. They are extremely heavy and so warm.

i have seen a quilt using some pockets and flys from jeans incorperated in the quilt this had no wadding

I am thinking about going out there and start cutting the jeans up to where I and figure out what type a block or blocks I will be using.

I am between machines right now so I am going to work on this for my Son or FIL......

Billy

i LOVE THIS QUILT. IT GIVES ME SOME IDEAS FOR SOME DENIM I'VE BEEN HOARDING . <3 <3 <3

Love it!! Never seen this type before!! Love it, Love it Love it!!

this was made for me..the flannel looks like tweed. very heavy, no batting. i love it. we have it in the camper...

Hey Billy! Google denim or blue jean quilts and all kinds of sites pop up. Lots of cool ideas out there!!

here's a link to mine

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-27975-1.htm

The rag times are a great way to use denim and I have made them with just denim and flannel and they are fine without any batting. The more they are used and washed the softer and cozier they become.

I don't have one but wanted to WOW to the ones that have been posted. I've only seen ones made from squares sewn together how nice to see some other ideas. Makes me want to go cut up some jeans :), but the truth is I need to finish some of the ones I already have started.

These quilts are great! I have a stack of old jeans with worn-out knees, and I was thinking of making a quilt. Now I'm inspired!

To avoid the quilt getting so heavy, I use denim shirts, skirts, and dresses, and only lightweight jeans. I also hand quilt them using pearl cotton and 1/4" stitches.

I've made one also I will post later.

Here a couple that my MIL made for our son. She makes the lap quilts for all the GKids for their 3rd birthday. She made place mats for all the GKids also when my FIL past away from his jeans and square dancing shirts. There is also a napkin from the shirt fabric to match.

Watever pattern you choose, remember denim is very heavy and denim quilts are very, very heavy. So, don't make it too big, and give it to someone strong. My friendship group made a couple of these for charity quilts and we just sewed squares together, some with pockets with hankerchiefes poking out. We did not use batting but we did use fleece for the backing and they were a big hit.

I make denim quilts for Operation Quiet Comfort for our wounded warriors.
Directions at:
www.operationquietcomfort.org

I made this one using the link to a tutorial on this site. I always take gifts for my grandson when I see them, I will be flying on Friday to visit my son and his family.

I made two for my grandsons' beds but did the same thing. Just 8" squares and a flannel sheet for the batting, then another flannel sheet for the back. They're so heavy that flannel or another kind of sheet, or light blanket is best for backings.

I have got to quit visiting this board. Now I have another project to add to my list of projects to do !!!

I made a rag quilt. I used denim and fllannel blocks. It came out very nice

The backs of these quilts are made with my sons' jeans and the fronts from their dress shirts. They were made for their fiancees'.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-59901-1.htm

Here is mine (pretty basic)