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07-23-2010, 10:20 PM

#31

Andy323

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Originally Posted by Butterflyblue

I have backed a quilt with denim, which I quilted by machine. Used a jeans needle and cotton batting. I really liked the way the quilting showed up on the denim, sort of sculptural.

So maybe try a couple of potholder-size quilt sandwiches and see how you like different combinations of batting and backing, etc.

I want to do another quilt with denim to keep in the trunk of my car, but I think it's pretty far down the list right now, and i need to save up more old jeans, anyway.

**Check out E-Bay for denim. There is a seller there who sells the large denim panels from a major jeans manufacturer--they use them for the stone washing process. They are large tubes stitched closed--about as long as a pant leg. She has a good variety of colors...dark to light and she will mix the color variety if you ask...great price for a LOT of denim! She has a flat price...you don't have to bid, and the price is great!

07-23-2010, 10:29 PM

#32

Rose D

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Washington State

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I have made denim rag picnic quilts....due to the fact that they are spread on the ground, I don't back them....just do a rag top. They are very sturdy and easy to make.

07-24-2010, 02:10 AM

#33

dharen7

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Location: Uniontown, Ohio

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I just bought a pattern from a quilt shop that went out of business at her store sold all the patterns she had at a real good price picked up that one and a rag quilt pattern for a light house

07-24-2010, 04:17 AM

#34

RobinAnn

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LOVE IT!

07-24-2010, 04:49 AM

#35

lynnrnbsn

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This is a great looking quilt. I love the pattern. :thumbup:

07-24-2010, 05:01 AM

#36

nurseblondie62

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Join Date: Mar 2010

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I have made three quilts using old jeans and flannel cut into 5 x 7 rectangles. Alternate them into what eversize row you like, then sew the rows together. I have used old blankets for the batting, and a sheet for the backing and bringing it over to the front for the binding. Then tie at each corner. Fast & easy.

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07-24-2010, 05:01 AM

#37

mar32428

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One of the gals in my ASG group made one with all the seam edges on top. Then she washed it and the seams were all fuzzy. It was really different.

07-24-2010, 05:16 AM

#38

grann of 6

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I have lots of flannel in my stash that needs to be put to use, and 3 grandsons. I am going to start requesting old jeans to add to my stash of denim. I am going to make some denim quilts. Fleece could be used as the backing too, since it is not as weighty, but very warm. I would also tie them.

07-24-2010, 05:23 AM

#39

leatheflea

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I made this rag quilt out of old jeans and flannel shirts...so warm the kids call it "Attacking quilt" because no matter how much I wash or brush the fringe when you use it it you're still gonna get lint on you. To me its like a dog, never stops shedding.

The Attacking Quilt

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