Deluxe Denim King-Size quilt!
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I could have sworn this quilt was about 25 pounds - that's what it felt like! The quilt actually weighs around 13 pounds, . Still, if you ever need a "weighted" blanket, just make it out of old Levis! I think there were about 20 pairs, and many of the fronts were too shredded to use, but they were king-sized, so we got a lot of squares from each pair.
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Not sacrificed, just repurposed when they were too worn out. I cut around most of the holey parts. I did include some to give the quilt character.
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I absolutely love it! It’s the best demon quilt I’ve seen and I made a few of them myself. Thank you for all the information about how you accomplished the whole quilt. You didn’t state the finish size but I’m guessing about 98 x 105. I made a queen size for my grandson and the weight is really something! My last few denim quilts have been throw size because of this. I really like the weight as a throw. I guess growing up we were weighed down with quilts because no heat at night so I like a little weight. I made a throw with denim, no batting, and a soft fleece/Minky type backing. It wraps around you good to cuddle and watch TV. My plan was to give for charity but I’m having a difficult time letting this one go.-lol Congratulations on a great idea and finish! I hope your sister takes you out to eat, at least, for making this Monster of a quilt for her friend!-Toogie
ps.Did you quilt this on a programmable long arm? I can’t imagine struggling with this on a long arm where you have to move the quilt instead of the machine.
ps.Did you quilt this on a programmable long arm? I can’t imagine struggling with this on a long arm where you have to move the quilt instead of the machine.
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It only weighs 13 pounds, wayyyy less than I thought it was. I wonder about washing it too! He'll have to take it to a laundry mat with oversized washing machines.
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Thank you so much! I sewed it in 3 columns so it was ok to manage putting together. Then quilted on the longarm, thank heaven for that! The wrangling came when I added the binding, then added pockets after it was quilted, especially that center pocket! I may or may not have broken a couple of needles...
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Though, in knowing how attached guys can be to their jeans ...
... I was thinking he might think of it as a sacrifice!!