Deluxe Denim King-Size quilt!
01-19-2022, 09:38 AM
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I could have sworn this quilt was about 25 pounds - that's what it felt like! The quilt actually weighs around 13 pounds, 
. Still, if you ever need a "weighted" blanket, just make it out of old Levis! I think there were about 20 pairs, and many of the fronts were too shredded to use, but they were king-sized, so we got a lot of squares from each pair.
. Still, if you ever need a "weighted" blanket, just make it out of old Levis! I think there were about 20 pairs, and many of the fronts were too shredded to use, but they were king-sized, so we got a lot of squares from each pair.
01-19-2022, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltE
Great Quilt!
Totally curious how many pairs of jeans were "sacrificed" for this masterpiece?
(... as I sit amazed that any guy gave up his much loved jeans,
while they were still usable!)
Totally curious how many pairs of jeans were "sacrificed" for this masterpiece?
(... as I sit amazed that any guy gave up his much loved jeans,
while they were still usable!)
01-19-2022, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by toogie
I absolutely love it! It’s the best demon quilt I’ve seen and I made a few of them myself. Thank you for all the information about how you accomplished the whole quilt. You didn’t state the finish size but I’m guessing about 98 x 105. I made a queen size for my grandson and the weight is really something! My last few denim quilts have been throw size because of this. I really like the weight as a throw. I guess growing up we were weighed down with quilts because no heat at night so I like a little weight. I made a throw with denim, no batting, and a soft fleece/Minky type backing. It wraps around you good to cuddle and watch TV. My plan was to give for charity but I’m having a difficult time letting this one go.-lol Congratulations on a great idea and finish! I hope your sister takes you out to eat, at least, for making this Monster of a quilt for her friend!-Toogie
ps.Did you quilt this on a programmable long arm? I can’t imagine struggling with this on a long arm where you have to move the quilt instead of the machine.
ps.Did you quilt this on a programmable long arm? I can’t imagine struggling with this on a long arm where you have to move the quilt instead of the machine.
01-19-2022, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Gemm
This is remarkable. I'm astonished at how well the "buffalo plaid" came out - so convenient that he had such a nice variety of tones in his castoffs! I am also curious as to its weight and the practicality of washing it, but I would still like one for myself all the same!
It only weighs 13 pounds, wayyyy less than I thought it was. I wonder about washing it too! He'll have to take it to a laundry mat with oversized washing machines.
01-19-2022, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by suern3
You did a wonderful job with this quilt! The quilting is perfect for the quilt. That had to have been hard to wrangle under a sewing machine. What a good friend you are.
01-19-2022, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltscapades
Not sacrificed, just repurposed when they were too worn out. I cut around most of the holey parts. I did include some to give the quilt character.
Though, in knowing how attached guys can be to their jeans ...
... I was thinking he might think of it as a sacrifice!!
