Whew - the holidays threw my quilting plans for a loop! But here's my next project:
I've made jeans quilts in the past. (Type "jeans" in the search bar at the top of my blog to see them.) Most had a denim patchwork top, low loft batting and fleece backing - tied together with yarn. These have been very heavy, warm quilts.
This time I want to do a rag style quilt, but am stumped how to proceed. If I use flannel in place of batting, it'll reduce the bulk somewhat. Still, every seam will a have total of 6 layers of fabric. Yikes - I can't imagine how I'd join the rows and sew through all that bulk. Maybe I could use flannel batting and backing? I have a lot of recycled shirting that might work as backing squares. It would be three times as much cutting...but no quilting or tying. Will have to experiment. I know there are special scissors needed for fraying the edges. Anybody know what they're called?
If you've ever made a jeans quilt, please drop me a line. I'd love to hear about it!
4 comments:
I think jeans made into a rag quilt will look wonerful...
I have an UFO for a jeans quilt using a 'faux' cathedral windows style. It was easy and less bulky than the types you've talked about. Just google it...I could find a link if you have trouble.
The first quilt I made was a jeans quilt for my husband. It is backed with a heavy plaid flannel. I sewed with the raw edges toward the outside (raggy style). If you finger press your seams open, you won't be stitching through so many layers at once. I didn't use special scissors, I just snipped and snipped. Email me if you have more questions. :)
I want to make the faux cathedral window raggy jeans quilt. I have seen a few online, but am not sure how to actually do it. They look way less bulky than the Ohio Star jeans traditional denim quilt I made (and never use because it's too heavy).
Maybe you could make that one and show us step by step so I can make it, too!
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