Jean Quilts
#31
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Join Date: May 2010
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Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
I have backed a quilt with denim, which I quilted by machine. Used a jeans needle and cotton batting. I really liked the way the quilting showed up on the denim, sort of sculptural.
So maybe try a couple of potholder-size quilt sandwiches and see how you like different combinations of batting and backing, etc.
I want to do another quilt with denim to keep in the trunk of my car, but I think it's pretty far down the list right now, and i need to save up more old jeans, anyway.
So maybe try a couple of potholder-size quilt sandwiches and see how you like different combinations of batting and backing, etc.
I want to do another quilt with denim to keep in the trunk of my car, but I think it's pretty far down the list right now, and i need to save up more old jeans, anyway.
#36
I have made three quilts using old jeans and flannel cut into 5 x 7 rectangles. Alternate them into what eversize row you like, then sew the rows together. I have used old blankets for the batting, and a sheet for the backing and bringing it over to the front for the binding. Then tie at each corner. Fast & easy.
#38
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Glenmoore, PA
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I have lots of flannel in my stash that needs to be put to use, and 3 grandsons. I am going to start requesting old jeans to add to my stash of denim. I am going to make some denim quilts. Fleece could be used as the backing too, since it is not as weighty, but very warm. I would also tie them.
#39
I made this rag quilt out of old jeans and flannel shirts...so warm the kids call it "Attacking quilt" because no matter how much I wash or brush the fringe when you use it it you're still gonna get lint on you. To me its like a dog, never stops shedding.
The Attacking Quilt
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