What an education, I didn't know that I needed to make larger seams when working with denim. Every project is a teacher. Guess I should have taken some classes instead of the road of hard knocks. I couldn't throw these away.

Wow! Your log cabin denim quilt is without a doubt the nicest denim quilt I have ever seen! I didn't know about the bigger seam allowance with denim either. Have never tried my hand at one but have been saving jeans to make a rag quilt, way down on the "some day" list.

I love this quilt. I have tons of jeans saved to make one myself.
Judy in Ohio

I have never seen a denim quilt that looked so nice! Awesome!!! Okay. I need a new word. A friend I know says that all the time and now I'm saying it. but yeah, Awesome!!!

Cool!! That log cabin is amazing!! I've been cutting jeans up (found a pair of jeans and shorts I can wear! :D ) so would appreciate any advice you have in working with denim. I'm going to keep it simple and make a ragged one, I think. Flannel on the other side, but no batting, right?

Actually, I'm thinking of sewing all the odd squares and rectangles together to make large squares--then back them with flannel and quilt--then sew them together and rag the seams?? Will that work? :?: :?: :?:

They look awesome. :D :D :D

It should work--actually Georgia Bonesteel did it in one of her LapQuilting books-she used navy and red bandanas as backing instead. Go for it :D

Newby 0709--The log cabin looks great. I've learned to use my serger for the denim seams. Serger helps compress the seam allowance plus prevent raveling. Like the rag quilt too!

I didn't use any batting on the ragged quilt, in fact, I used a cotton fabric. It is really heavy so I didn't want any more weight. I don't see why you couldn't sew various shapes together. I used the pockets and various pieces in the center of the blocks so I could remember the kid that wore the jeans. I have pieces with stains and very worn pieces too. That quilt represents several foster kids, as well as our own two, who have with us.

Wow! Maybe I'll get that box of jean legs out of the closet. That's what I wanted to make.

What did you use to back the log cabin quilt? I have my jeans saved but I wasn't sure that I wanted to do a rag quilt. I really like your log cabin quilt.

Angie

I LOVE your denim log cabin...what a great idea! Keep up the great work!

LOVE IT!!!

That is just a great looking denim quilt! I love the idea of doing a log cabin.

Your jean quilt turned out fantastic! I have been saving jeans for years. I would love to make a quilt from all our old jeans...I just haven't found the courage to do it yet...would love to hear some tips!

Wow! Beautiful!
I am currently working on my first machine sewn quilt (I am an EPP so it goes slowly, I want to complete a project before I fall off the perch!)...a denim rag with flannel back, I am using a really thin polar fleece as "batting" and x in the middle to hold it still. 1/2 inch seam allowances all round. I also saved bits and pieces and have done some big squares in crazy and strips, I think it's morphing into a quilt. I hadn't thought of doing log cabin. Thanks so much for sharing your pics.

I got most of the jeans from charity shops, sometimes they have 50% off and you can get them for $1 each. Big sizes give more fabric. I am sincerely thankful for all the 80's tragics who are clearing their closets...acid wash, stone wash and colours like red, purple and green. Watch out for those containing elastane (not always on the label) they don't "rag".

Now if my husband would stop having the "cast of thousands" over each week I can leave the dusting and sprucing and get on with the important stuff of life - quilting!

wonderful log cabin. Use denim had to make it a little harder.

I think they look great!

That is so pretty. I bet it's heavy.

Yes, we would love to hear all of your advice in regard to working with jeans.

That log cabin is just so lovely, the color combination is so soothing to the eye. If you ever get tired of it, I would give it a good home! :mrgreen:

I just used a navy cotton. I am not good at the photography so forgot to show some of the backing and I don't have the wall space to hang for better view so my pix seem to be out of square.

The denim log cabin is wonderful. A denim quilt is on my 'want to try' list.


ranger

I enjoyed sorting the colors and was amazed at the results. I lack self-confidence. It was very difficult to post the pictures.

great job! :D

You did s really nice job of sorting them out and making a nice design with the denim. I have a large stack of recycle jeans I have been saving too. I think if hubby keeps losing weight, I will have enough for a couple! LOL!
Thanks for the tip of using the wider seams.

Great job. Is that a Christmas present? What an inspiration for everyone to use up the saved for something jeans.
Thanks for sharing.

Awesome job!

Fantastic job on denim quilt. Did you sandwich it yourself?

What a beautiful reclaiming of denim!! Absolutely fabulous!!

They are very nice. Started making a quilt out of denium one time but I thought it was too heavy for rest of the fabric. I can't throw jeans away either. Ds has bad habit of busting out crouch when he gets on his horse so I always a lot. I even made a fishing rod case out of some one time.

I have to send this pic to my family! They have been saving me jeans for a very long time! You did a wonderful job on that quilt! I just love it! Thank you for taking the time to share. :lol:

Excellant idea! How wide did you cut the strips?

I should get busy and see if I can post a pic of the denim quilt that I finished in July before my hand injury. It took me almost a year of work and I won a blue ribbon at our county fair. My son absolutely fell in love with it so I told him that he coud have it now only if he accepted it as an early christmas gift. It was made sort of as a memory quilt for him anyway....I never told him...just let him figure out the fabrics after I gave it to him. He is even more in love with it after seeing the different fabrics in it. Will try to post some pics soon.
Great job on your denim quilts. I really do love yours!!!

That's great! And to think I threw out my old black jeans. Ugh!

that is amazing! from old jeans - what a way to recycle - now to get my family to send me there worn out jeans.

Love it! I have never thought about doing a log cabin with denim. I have tons of old jeans that I've been cutting up and making rag quilts with them. They make great outdoor quilts to spread and use for picnics, sporting events, etc. I just use a cotton fabric on the other side, or even alternate the cotton and denim on both sides. They don't take long to sew together, just takes some time to cut for the ragging process. But love them! Really easy to do and I like easy! hehe :lol:

Fantastic! Did a great job!!

fantastic.... :)

The jean quilt turned out very nice. I like the pocket pillow, too. :D

Wow that was a fabulous quilt- and all made from recylced jeans! Way to go! You did a great job and I love the placement of the logcabins! Pat yourself on the back for that one!
Regards,
MaryAnna