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pastorpatricia 05-26-2011 08:23 AM

I made a demin quilt for my grandson for Christmas. I backed it with fannel but didn't put any batting in it. It was quite heavy but he loves it and I put pockets on it where he puts his small cars. Demin quilts are fun.

feffertim 05-26-2011 08:26 AM

I am getting ready to make one for my 23 year old grandson, he is 6'5" so it will have to be big. Will back with flannel squares, and make it a rag quilt. Have been saving denim for a while and think I have enough now. Can't wait to get started

BrendaY 05-26-2011 09:16 AM

I just got really lucky a few days ago.. Bought a huge bag of already cut into 6" blocks both denim and plaid flannel for only $5.50... Plan on using it for a quilt for son.

Think I'd like the patches set "on point"... Have any of you tried that yet?

grammy Dwynn 05-26-2011 09:29 AM

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Here are some of the thing that I have made from old denim jeans. I still have a pile of jeans to make more items.

6" squares for DGS
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6" squares for Tony
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3" denim strips - raggey jacket for me
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MIJul 05-26-2011 09:33 AM

Love that jacket, Grammy!

wolph33 05-26-2011 09:36 AM

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mostly recycled jeans-with a bit of camo and corduroy

mrsk 05-26-2011 09:57 AM

I made a denim & corduroy & twill 9 patch (some were even the print denim!!!) back about 1990 with batting & a print quilting cotton back, then tied. My 14 year old son loves it on his bed ( & has used it since he was about 3) & when some of the seams start to come apart (from LOTS of washing) I just zig-zag it back together & he's happy again! If I think of it when I get home I'll post a picture of it!

Maggiemay 05-26-2011 11:19 AM

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When my Dad died I made rag quilts out of his jeans for my sisters, brother & myself. I used flannel & homespun too. This is mine

That is another one in my avatar that my cat is testing out!
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just_the_scraps_m'am 05-26-2011 11:35 AM

i've started to cut out circles in denim for one of those cathedral windows, but i'm not sure when i will have time to work on it further. i used shirts purchased at a bag sale at a local church & clothes from local thrifts as well...

Elisabethann 05-26-2011 11:54 AM

Thanks for sharing pictures. Love what you ladies have done with jeans. I'm saving them, but don't have enough yet for quilts.


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