An easy rag quilt pattern would be perfect sewn in denim but omit the batting layer to reduce weight.
Blue jeans rag quilt.
This rag quilt was made with blue jeans and is very warm.
Cut out your squares whatever size you want.
It is a great source for cheap material.
Follow the instructions will help you get started.
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.
I love rag quilts and they are perfect for children.
Catherine dean from milledgeville georgia on july 28 2012.
Most of what i used are 10 12 years old therefore much wider than blue jeans today.
I ve made lots of blue jean quilts but never had the nerve to try a rag quilt.
70twin 68 x 89 5 squares needed.
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238twin xl 68 x 94.
All you need are a few old blue jeans and some fleece.
I too get a fabric for sewing from second hand stores.
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I also took some of the labels off the jeans and sewed them on the squares.
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.
I had to make mine 7 7 8 because i wanted the pockets in some of the squares.