tucsonquilter

There was a question posted on the Main section about using a stretchy denim. It is hard to get the traditional denim now a days when so many denim pants are made with that stretchy stuff (which I adore because it is so much easier to wear). So I have made about 6 different denim quilts out of a mixture of both and they have turned out great. Here are two of them. One frayed and one not. I only washed the frayed one once before giving it away so you can see that it still frays nicely. You do need to be careful of the stretch denim when you are sewing together for a traditional block though. Sort of like sewing on the bias with regular quilting fabric.

Mariposa

Nicely done!

QuiltnNan

those look great

dunster

Good to know, nice quilts.

StickyN

I like both of those. I love the frayed one. did you put any batting in it? I have been getting some fabric together to make one like that. Thanks for posting.

MaryMo

Beautiful quilts .... both of them.

I've also mixed denims and didn't worry about it because they were utilitarian quilts for the dog's bed and to be kept in the car. They have all worn very well .... and the one for the dog has been washed repeatedly. I don't use batting in any of these quilts because the denim is a heavy fabric. I'm making one now mixing denim and chinos and other durable fabrics.

Grandma Bonnie

I love both your denim quilts! The 2nd one is really nice! I'm sure the recipient loves it!

Emma S

The red binding you added to the first one really made it exceptional!

pw6

ohhhhhhhhhh very nice.. you can use your serger and no fraying.. I used some strectchy demim in a t-shirt quilt and it was fine and easy to quilt.. no stitching problems. came out great. just be careful when you stretch it on the quilter..

serenitybygrace

Both your denim quilts are wonderful. I especially like the second one because of the red and the fact that you added letters and pictures to the middle of every block.