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clem55 10-16-2011 07:20 AM

that is just lovely!!! Never dreamed one would look that cute using denim and pastels. great!!

Scrap Happy 10-16-2011 07:32 AM

Oh it’s beautiful and she will love it. Will be so warm. I love denim quilts so comfy.

incoming2me 10-16-2011 08:05 AM

Thank you everyone! :)
Cutting the circles of denim really is the most tedious part, but it goes together quickly.

I forgot to add that the pastel fabric is actually very soft, but thick and durable cotton (stain-resistant) upholstery fabric.
It was a freebie given to me that I had NO idea how to use.
Well.... I figured it out!


Originally Posted by Patched
Really like it. You must have a very heavy duty machine to go over those multiple seams 5 or 6 times with the quilting stitches. What kind is it?

Actually..
Halfway into this project, I got a Viking.
As I'd already started the project and didn't want to risk different stitching, I finished it on my nothingfancy18stitchtrusty Kenmore that I've had since new in 1991.
Using the correct needle for the denim (heavy duty fabric) helps tremendously!

Oh.. and Elmer's glue is your friend.

quilter68 10-16-2011 08:16 AM

Terrific quilt. nice colors for a girl.

Susanna10 10-16-2011 08:57 AM

I really like your stitching. Very pretty. I did not know how heavy denim quilts were until I made 1.

lynnsim 10-16-2011 09:02 AM

Wow! fantistic job!

Twisted Quilter 10-16-2011 09:05 AM

Wow...she'll have this quilt forever! I need to dig mine out of the UFO pile.

Great job. :thumbup:

debcavan 10-16-2011 09:05 AM

That is so sharp. I have never seen anything like it. Just wonderful

Peggy Jeanne 10-17-2011 05:38 PM

She will adore it. Can't wait to see it.

marytoddliz 10-22-2011 10:38 PM

Your quilt is really very nice, I love how you designed it!

Did you use any batting or just the fabric and the denim? I have made quite a few and am always amazed at the weight.

The last one I made was for my son and I just sewed the blocks together and lined it with a beautiful flannel desert fabric. It was the first one I made with out any batting and he says it is really warm. It was for a double bed and it was really heavy. (they have to take it to laundrymat to wash as it is too heavy for their machine!

I get jeans at second hand stores and use the pieces I can't use for the quilt for purses or aprons. I love working with jeans!


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