Recycled Denim Fabrics for Quilts?
05-27-2011, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Baysidegal
I recently lost tons of weight and I loved wearing denim jumpers and skirts. Most of them were sets and had lots of embroidery on them. I had spent so much money on them, I hated to see them go SO, I cut them up...now I have enough material to make a quilt.
You are an inspiration! :-D
05-27-2011, 04:48 PM
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When my mom passed and we sisters were cleaning out her closets, my sis took all her jeans (she had lots, she was a goodwill shopper). Sis has made a lap size quilt for all 8 grandkids as a keepsake for them. The quilts are treasured.
05-27-2011, 05:13 PM
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Two of my grandsons made denim crazy quilts at my house when they were in grade scool. They picked a sports design cotton for the back and I got enough to make them each pj's. They both took classes in high school and teachers were amazed that they knew how to sew already and had them helping other students. They are both in college now. My, how time flies.
05-27-2011, 05:28 PM
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I have used denim a lot, I keep a stash of it from cutting up old jeans, there are so many things you can do with it, and it lasts really well. I have two quilts that are so nice and warm in the winter, and I am gathering strips to try a rug.
05-27-2011, 05:38 PM
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Each high school graduate (or young adult heading out into the world on their own) receives a quilt made from jeans saved from their lifetime and whatever else comes to mind. My daughter has a quilt with pockets and embroidery and hand drawn pictures from her jeans and all her favorite t-shirts from growing up.
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