Jean Quilts
07-22-2010, 06:58 PM
#11
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This is the most awesome jean circle I've seen.
I cut up a bunch of old jeans into 6.5" circles, 5 or 6 of hubby's old workshirts into 4.125" squares and some scraps of cotton batting into a smidge less than 4" squares and made a faux cathedral windows throw size quilt for hubby. He wanted something heavy to put over his achy legs at night. Here's where I got the idea: http://www.equilters.com/library/jea...gallbaros.html
There are some more ideas here: http://www.straw.com/quilting/articles/bluejeans.html
They are heavy though so I wouldn't recommend making one larger than sofa size so it can be washed easily. They make good car quilts, stadium blankets, picnic blankets and sleeping pads for toddlers.
Originally Posted by BKrenning
Originally Posted by max's grandma
Do any of you make jean quilts, if so how do you make them
There are some more ideas here: http://www.straw.com/quilting/articles/bluejeans.html
They are heavy though so I wouldn't recommend making one larger than sofa size so it can be washed easily. They make good car quilts, stadium blankets, picnic blankets and sleeping pads for toddlers.
07-22-2010, 07:02 PM
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I made a jean quilt but I used the jean part as the "backing" and used a panel for the "front". I cut the jeans in 6" strips and sewed them end to end. Then I just cut them off at the length that I needed them to be and sewed the strips together lengthwise. I used a very thin batting and tied the quilt.
My DDIL offered to help me tie the quilt and asked who it was for. I told her it was for the back of my couch, but actually it was a birthday gift for her and my DS. (They have the same birthday!)
She was very surprised when I gave it to them and couldn't believe that she had even helped tie it and didn't know it was for them! LOL
My DDIL offered to help me tie the quilt and asked who it was for. I told her it was for the back of my couch, but actually it was a birthday gift for her and my DS. (They have the same birthday!)
She was very surprised when I gave it to them and couldn't believe that she had even helped tie it and didn't know it was for them! LOL
front panel used for blue jean quilt
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blue jean part of quilt
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07-22-2010, 07:18 PM
#13
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I do make jean quilts. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-53033-1.htm here is my link. I am still working on this
07-22-2010, 07:34 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by max's grandma
Do any of you make jean quilts, if so how do you make them
Blue jeans quilt
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07-22-2010, 07:38 PM
#15
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Aorlflood - that's a really neat idea to use jeans for the back! :) I like the way it looks too.
Joanie - that's a gorgeous quilt, too bad about its demise.
I need to start saving my jeans! Thing is, I usually wear 'em until they're all thin and threadbare (sp?).
Joanie - that's a gorgeous quilt, too bad about its demise.
I need to start saving my jeans! Thing is, I usually wear 'em until they're all thin and threadbare (sp?).
07-22-2010, 09:31 PM
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Well I have made 4. Unfortunately. The first I gave to a BF. It was in 4" squares. The next two were a little larger in about the 5" - 6" range.
My oldest two boys who are 26 & 24. Got them. Used them for everything from camping to forts in the house and outside.
I was not very discretionary on the blocks. Some of the pieces had little tears. And with each washing the holes got bigger and bigger.
I backed them with heavy flannel. You will want a good quality flannel to make the test of time.
I sewed with a $10.00 yard sale sewing machine. #16 needle. And lots of patience and thread.
But the kids loved them.
I didn't worry about seams. Just put it together and sewed.
In fact I have some levi squares sitting around here somewhere. Maybe I will get them out and sew a new one.
I have a birthday on Sunday.
I think he was asking me the other day for a new one.
I tied them rather than quilt them. Placing the tie in the middle of the patch.
Thanks for reminding me.
Good luck. Post pictures.
My oldest two boys who are 26 & 24. Got them. Used them for everything from camping to forts in the house and outside.
I was not very discretionary on the blocks. Some of the pieces had little tears. And with each washing the holes got bigger and bigger.
I backed them with heavy flannel. You will want a good quality flannel to make the test of time.
I sewed with a $10.00 yard sale sewing machine. #16 needle. And lots of patience and thread.
But the kids loved them.
I didn't worry about seams. Just put it together and sewed.
In fact I have some levi squares sitting around here somewhere. Maybe I will get them out and sew a new one.
I have a birthday on Sunday.
I think he was asking me the other day for a new one.
I tied them rather than quilt them. Placing the tie in the middle of the patch.
Thanks for reminding me.
Good luck. Post pictures.
07-23-2010, 11:40 AM
#20
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Location: Ramona, California
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All those quilts are fantastic! I have 2 grown sons and a husband who wear practically nothing but jeans, so I am going to start saving them! I also think I will comb garage sales and thrift shops to gather more quickly! I would love to make that cathedral window version! Never done one, is that pattern hard????
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