recycled/repurposed Denim projects
02-24-2011, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Michelle
Here are a few denim quilts I finished in 2010
02-25-2011, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by peggymunday
I love all the ideas on here! I can't wait to try some of these. I have some denim saved back (I never throw anything away, lol) and I'm thinking about going to get more while I can at a cheap price. This thrift store I found in Caruthersville, MO with the big garbage sized bags that you can fill up for a $1 from certain bins...they always have plenty of jeans and jean material jackets/shirts, etc. Since I have the room (big ol' Victorian) I think I should, especially with all this talk about fabric prices increasing.... Can't beat this price!
This was my latest project using denim - a rag quilt, approx 36x42, made from 8" squares of assorted denim, backed in flannel squares and then free motion quilted in each square.
This was my latest project using denim - a rag quilt, approx 36x42, made from 8" squares of assorted denim, backed in flannel squares and then free motion quilted in each square.
02-25-2011, 09:05 AM
#144
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Wow, Wow! I love your work. I was sick when I saw the purses people make. Mine were tossed. I would love to have given them to someone. I made 3 queen and 2 king, heavy, heavy, heavy!
I have seen the purses selling at $45. in shops.
Your work is great!
I have seen the purses selling at $45. in shops.
Your work is great!
02-25-2011, 03:46 PM
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My mom always used jeans to make potholders. Several layers of denim cut into circles, sew around in a spiral to secure the layers, and bind with bias tape. They last forever and really block the heat. I have used denim in the middle of potholders made with regular quilting cotton tops.
I also have made "saddle bags" for the four wheeler my husband uses around the farm, to hold his pliers, etc. You can buy them, but for much more than an old pair of work jeans costs.
I also have made "saddle bags" for the four wheeler my husband uses around the farm, to hold his pliers, etc. You can buy them, but for much more than an old pair of work jeans costs.
02-25-2011, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Butterflyblue
My mom always used jeans to make potholders. Several layers of denim cut into circles, sew around in a spiral to secure the layers, and bind with bias tape. They last forever and really block the heat. I have used denim in the middle of potholders made with regular quilting cotton tops.
I also have made "saddle bags" for the four wheeler my husband uses around the farm, to hold his pliers, etc. You can buy them, but for much more than an old pair of work jeans costs.
I also have made "saddle bags" for the four wheeler my husband uses around the farm, to hold his pliers, etc. You can buy them, but for much more than an old pair of work jeans costs.
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