http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/ DIY for Environmentalists: Crafting, Making, Project How-to's, and more! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:37:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/comment-page-1/#comment-80449 Inspiration Monday #10: Quilty Goodness « Tara Swiger Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:50:52 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/#comment-80449 [...] seen a lot of quilts made from blue jeans (in fact Crafting a Green World just posted about them), but this is my very [...] [...] seen a lot of quilts made from blue jeans (in fact Crafting a Green World just posted about them), but this is my very [...]

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/comment-page-1/#comment-18725 marty Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:20:17 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/#comment-18725 would love to get some advice on making whole clothes quilts from my grandpa's coveralls! Should I cut off the front and applique to fabric? Should I try to applique the whole thing without cutting off the back? If so, how to make it lie flat? would love to get some advice on making whole clothes quilts from my grandpa’s coveralls! Should I cut off the front and applique to fabric? Should I try to applique the whole thing without cutting off the back? If so, how to make it lie flat?

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/comment-page-1/#comment-107066 marty Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:20:00 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/#comment-107066 would love to get some advice on making whole clothes quilts from my grandpa's coveralls! Should I cut off the front and applique to fabric? Should I try to applique the whole thing without cutting off the back? If so, how to make it lie flat? would love to get some advice on making whole clothes quilts from my grandpa’s coveralls! Should I cut off the front and applique to fabric? Should I try to applique the whole thing without cutting off the back? If so, how to make it lie flat?

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/comment-page-1/#comment-108715 marty Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:20:00 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/#comment-108715 would love to get some advice on making whole clothes quilts from my grandpa's coveralls! Should I cut off the front and applique to fabric? Should I try to applique the whole thing without cutting off the back? If so, how to make it lie flat? would love to get some advice on making whole clothes quilts from my grandpa’s coveralls! Should I cut off the front and applique to fabric? Should I try to applique the whole thing without cutting off the back? If so, how to make it lie flat?

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/comment-page-1/#comment-17099 DIY Denim: Sew Your Own Gorgeous Denim Quilt | Eco Friendly Mag Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:29:09 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/#comment-17099 [...] up with quilt envy after admiring all those gorgeous denim quilts? Sewing your own is not only green, but also easy and [...] [...] up with quilt envy after admiring all those gorgeous denim quilts? Sewing your own is not only green, but also easy and [...]

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/comment-page-1/#comment-17089 Liv Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:36:17 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/#comment-17089 I love the recycled jean-to-quilt idea. Thanks for posting those great links. I love the recycled jean-to-quilt idea. Thanks for posting those great links.

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/comment-page-1/#comment-107065 Liv Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:36:00 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/#comment-107065 I love the recycled jean-to-quilt idea. Thanks for posting those great links. I love the recycled jean-to-quilt idea. Thanks for posting those great links.

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/comment-page-1/#comment-108714 Liv Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:36:00 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/#comment-108714 I love the recycled jean-to-quilt idea. Thanks for posting those great links. I love the recycled jean-to-quilt idea. Thanks for posting those great links.

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/comment-page-1/#comment-17057 DIY Denim: Sew Your Own Gorgeous Denim Quilt : Crafting a Green World Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:32:53 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/#comment-17057 [...] up with quilt envy after admiring all those gorgeous denim quilts? Sewing your own is not only green, but also easy and [...] [...] up with quilt envy after admiring all those gorgeous denim quilts? Sewing your own is not only green, but also easy and [...]

]]> http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/comment-page-1/#comment-1654 Dian Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:26:05 +0000 http://craftingagreenworld.com/2008/05/15/gorgeous-denim-quilts/#comment-1654 I've made many quilts using only denim for local shelters and other charity groups. Although you may be tired of making plain quilts, the shelters will never get tired of receiving them. If you bat them with an old blanket (electric blankets with non-functioning cords pulled out are great), they will be heavy, very warm, and will last forever. You don't even have to quilt them, just tie them with yarn or heavy thread. If you like the ragged look, seam the squares wrong side out so the unfinished seam edges can fray; this is easy and the frayed edges add a degree of "touch" warmth. The comment about using the pockets was great; I've made 2 quilts using only the parts of the jeans that incorporated pockets. The pockets are great for keeping "stuff" in, and you get to use a part of the jeans that is usually not considered usable. Years ago, I made 7 or 8 14" denim blocks, each of a different Texas block pattern. I never made the quilt, as I needed new seat covers for casual chairs and the blocks just fit, but it would have made a nice quilt. If you think of it, you can use just about any block design you want. Use some of the denim in it's natural state, lightly bleach some or overdye some. Collect the parts that have become unevenly faded (waistbands that were gathered, or front pleats) and use them like a different printed pattern, and you will have a choice of shades from which to choose. I’ve made many quilts using only denim for local shelters and other charity groups. Although you may be tired of making plain quilts, the shelters will never get tired of receiving them. If you bat them with an old blanket (electric blankets with non-functioning cords pulled out are great), they will be heavy, very warm, and will last forever. You don’t even have to quilt them, just tie them with yarn or heavy thread. If you like the ragged look, seam the squares wrong side out so the unfinished seam edges can fray; this is easy and the frayed edges add a degree of “touch” warmth. The comment about using the pockets was great; I’ve made 2 quilts using only the parts of the jeans that incorporated pockets. The pockets are great for keeping “stuff” in, and you get to use a part of the jeans that is usually not considered usable. Years ago, I made 7 or 8 14″ denim blocks, each of a different Texas block pattern. I never made the quilt, as I needed new seat covers for casual chairs and the blocks just fit, but it would have made a nice quilt. If you think of it, you can use just about any block design you want. Use some of the denim in it’s natural state, lightly bleach some or overdye some. Collect the parts that have become unevenly faded (waistbands that were gathered, or front pleats) and use them like a different printed pattern, and you will have a choice of shades from which to choose.

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