Recycled Denim Fabrics for Quilts?
#35
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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My mom made all six of us (girls) and each of the grandkids a quilt made of old jeans that she couldn't fix for the umpteenth time. Some, like mine are backed in heavy flannel, others like the one for my son is backed with fleece (to take to his son's hockey games). They go everywhere, from the beach to football games, wrapped around antiques or weird things that would break a window. They are so totally indestructible, and certainly keep the cold and snow out for those late season Michigan high school football games.
#36
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Utah
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Love your jack Grammy! I save old jeans for quilts. I have made several over the years. I have found that a simple pattern like the ragged quilt shown is an easier way to go than a more complicated pattern. I like to use the pockets and any other unique parts in my quilts. I have even sewed in one of my dads old handkerchiefs in a pocket. If there is a hole in the jeans I usually use that part and put a patch under it. It makes a fun quilt.
#38
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Yorkville, IL
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I did a quilt for my grandson and used denim from cut off jeans from his dad and uncle. Why did I save them for all of those years? Who knows...guess I knew I would need them later...never guessed I would decide I had to start quilting with abandon. I did squares of denim and squares of plaid and lined it with flannel...he loved it!
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