Blue Jean circle quilt
01-05-2010, 03:04 PM
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aimcol71 - Thank you.
This is the site where I got my ideas from
http://www.equilters.com/library/jea...gallbaros.html
This is the site where I got my ideas from
http://www.equilters.com/library/jea...gallbaros.html
01-05-2010, 06:53 PM
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Don't want to mess up your thread, but if you are wanting to do squares with raggedy edges ... the backing is the denim ... four or five layers of flannel or cotton ... each block is made by putting one layer of denim (right side down) the layers of flannel or cotton, face up on top .... that is what each block is composed of.
When working with denim and that much fabric (you could use less, if you chose to do so) Use a LARGE needle in machine (as in denim- - 16/90 or bigger)
Work with a HALF INCH seam allowance.
For thread, use the upholstery thread/button thread ... it is designed to be used and worn in products that take a lot of handling (couches, pillows, buttons, etc)
You sew the denim right sides together (remember your layers of flannel? - - that is the front of your quilt)
Sew all your blocks together, and then you are going to cut your seam allowances every HALF INCH to the seam ... do not cut through the seam ...
THEN!
Wash your quilt and dry it THREE TIMES ... this will make the cut up seam allowances fray (so you want to make sure you are using cotton, right?)
if they are not frayed enough? Well, take a battery cleaning/wire brush and brush heck out of the seams (or a toothbrush,) but, remember!
There is denim in that seam and a toothbrush is a bit weak for fraying denim ...
anyway, what you will have is a raggedy-edged block on the "right" side ... and the denim, with a smooth side on the back.
Totally different process than the quilt pictured at the top of this thread. <wave>
When working with denim and that much fabric (you could use less, if you chose to do so) Use a LARGE needle in machine (as in denim- - 16/90 or bigger)
Work with a HALF INCH seam allowance.
For thread, use the upholstery thread/button thread ... it is designed to be used and worn in products that take a lot of handling (couches, pillows, buttons, etc)
You sew the denim right sides together (remember your layers of flannel? - - that is the front of your quilt)
Sew all your blocks together, and then you are going to cut your seam allowances every HALF INCH to the seam ... do not cut through the seam ...
THEN!
Wash your quilt and dry it THREE TIMES ... this will make the cut up seam allowances fray (so you want to make sure you are using cotton, right?)
if they are not frayed enough? Well, take a battery cleaning/wire brush and brush heck out of the seams (or a toothbrush,) but, remember!
There is denim in that seam and a toothbrush is a bit weak for fraying denim ...
anyway, what you will have is a raggedy-edged block on the "right" side ... and the denim, with a smooth side on the back.
Totally different process than the quilt pictured at the top of this thread. <wave>
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