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Old 12-19-2010, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by robin k
I've never quilted. My daughter wants me to make a blue jeans quilt. What size blocks should I cut out from the jeans? How do I sew the blocks to make a simple checkerboard pattern?
Here is a great tut to help! Hope it helps:0) Sarah
http://piecenquilt.blogspot.com/2010...-tutorial.html
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Old 12-19-2010, 04:56 PM
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WElcome from Michigan. I hope you enjoy making your first quilt.
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Welcome from Bell Florida. I haven't made a denim quilt but it sounds like one heck of a heavy quilt. Flannel sounds perfect for the backing. Please post pics when it's done. Would love to see your creation. Happy holidays.
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Hello and welcome from Boston, Ma. Cut 6 inch squares and try to get diffrent jeans with diffrent shades for a real nice checkerboard effect.
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Hello and welcome from Boston, Ma. Cut 6 inch squares and try to get diffrent jeans with diffrent shades for a real nice checkerboard effect.
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