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SWChick 02-23-2011 08:28 AM

You can cut out the back pockets, put no fray, trim even with the seam. Add a cord, a fabric tie, I used a decretive cording. Attach an ens to each side. Cording sould be 18 in. Or lonher .you ca n decorated anyway you choose. You have a cell phone holder, ID carrier, whatever. You can also add a pin on the back so you pin it down.

Neva 02-23-2011 09:45 AM


Originally Posted by running1
What about some placemats... you could use bandanas for napkins? I haven't made these, but it could be cute?

And I love reading these ideas... I have a lot of old denim clothing that I've been saving to do a rag quilt... but I have more than enough for a quilt...

Love all the displays so far, too!!

I think that placemats would be great! I would carefully remove the back pockets and place them to hold the napkin.

kellen46 02-23-2011 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mrs_uncle_fuzzy
I saw some great aprons made out of old jeans at a craft fair and have been looking for a pattern but have yet to find it they also had some made of old bib overalls. They added cotton print fabric in places, for the pockets and waist band if I remember correctly.

here is a picture of one of the aprons I have made out of bib overalls. The neat thing is you get two aprons from one overall. I like to giddy them up with lots of left over bit and pieces.

irma tapia 02-23-2011 10:06 AM

Where exactly did you cut off the jeans to sew the bottom of the bag :?: I love your idea ;-)

misseva 02-23-2011 11:01 AM


Originally Posted by Newby0709
Is this sandwiched? if so with what? Or is it only the denim patches?

It looks great!

It is sandwiched and tied.[/quote]

I've never seen a denim quilt so beautiful as that. Love, love, love it.

katydidit 02-23-2011 11:48 AM

It's so wonderful to see another OHCE member on here!! I belong to Grady County- SW District. Have you been to the state meetings? My group made rag quilts with 4th graders out of denim. We also received an award and an Ambassador grant for that project. Bibs for veteran's homes or nursing homes, tote bags for DHS Foster kids- another project we are invilved with, hot pads, there are lots of uses for recycled denim. There is a link on tipnuts.com for ideas. Good luck with your leader lesson. Are you nominated for an award? I won Rookie at state in 2005, and this year I'm going to district meeting nominated for member. Maybe I'll see you at the state meeting. Kathy

karenpatrick 02-23-2011 12:05 PM

I make rag quilts. Saw them on an episode of Simply Quilts years ago.

karenpatrick 02-23-2011 12:07 PM

I didn't put any batting in mine. Just the backing and the denim.

sewmom 02-23-2011 12:27 PM

Years ago i bought a pattern for an upside down jacket made from jeans. The waistband was at the bottom of the jacket. I wanted to put a collar on it as the patterndidn't call for it and couln't get it to lay right. It is now an old UFO. I will eventually finish it, but not at this point as I have too many other things I need to make this year.

Michelle 02-23-2011 12:37 PM

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Here are a few denim quilts I finished in 2010


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