I need help from anyone who has worked with heavy Denim...
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I made a sampler out of denim, different colors, 9" blocks, nothing too complicated - moon over mountain, rail fence, flying geese, card trick (with 3/4 square each instead of piecing), raw edge applique, 4 patch, 9 patch. Several whole pieces in different colors of denim. Several with pockets on them, and a handkerchief in the pocket. One square with the zipper, and underwear behind it. I thought of putting a shirt top with color above that like a dickey. One flag block with the stars and stripes made with bleach. If you don't have different colors, you can use the back side of the denim.
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It would fray okay eventually I guess. I don't think I would like to do the cuts like for a rag quilt. I think my hands would fall off. And I think you would have to make sure that the blocks are all cut on grain. Just thinking that all those threads would drive me nuts.
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If you use wider seams, like 1/2", and press them open, the quilting shouldn't be a problem. You can get a Schmertz demin needle if needed. It's very sharp and pierces the tight weave nicely. I'd like some batting - thin poly wouldn't add much weight. Or prewashed flannel, maybe.
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