Blue Jeans Rag Quilt
Catherine dean from milledgeville georgia on july 28 2012.
Blue jeans rag quilt. You make it look easy. I had to make mine 7 7 8 because i wanted the pockets in some of the squares. I also took some of the labels off the jeans and sewed them on the squares. 70twin 68 x 89 5 squares needed.
See more ideas about jean quilt blue jean quilts quilts. It is a great source for cheap material. Most of what i used are 10 12 years old therefore much wider than blue jeans today. I too get a fabric for sewing from second hand stores.
I ve made lots of blue jean quilts but never had the nerve to try a rag quilt. Many denim quilts are sewn with recycled denim blue jeans which are usually made from denim that s much heavier than fabric on a bolt. An easy rag quilt pattern would be perfect sewn in denim but omit the batting layer to reduce weight. Common quilt comforter dimensionsstandard crib 32 x 50 5 squares needed.
I love rag quilts and they are perfect for children. Mix the two types of dei nim for a unique look. This rag quilt was made with blue jeans and is very warm. All you need are a few old blue jeans and some fleece.
Cut out your squares whatever size you want. Blue jeans cut into largest sections to make a single layer blue jean rag quilt the number of jeans you need will vary on the size style and decade they were bought.