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I had a bunch of these as well. My solution was to trim the seams, front
pockets, waist bands and zippers off. DH calls them jean "filets" - just the flat denim is left with the back pockets intact. If there are any terribly worn spots, those are trimmed off also. It does save some space, but probably not as much as the finish trimmed squares. Lorraine in La Center |
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I make jean quilts for the dogs in rescues all the time. They love them
and they wash and wear well. I do use a thin batting and also off set the rows. You guys have given me an idea though, maybe I should make them for my nieces and nephews for Christmas this year. What size should I do??? Jill Critter Comforts: Quilts for Homeless Animals http://community.webtv.net/critterco...ritterComforts |
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Bigger than a dog?
-- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-STUFF email address to reply "Jill Pochik" wrote in message ... I make jean quilts for the dogs in rescues all the time. They love them and they wash and wear well. I do use a thin batting and also off set the rows. You guys have given me an idea though, maybe I should make them for my nieces and nephews for Christmas this year. What size should I do??? Jill Critter Comforts: Quilts for Homeless Animals http://community.webtv.net/critterco...ritterComforts |
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The ones I made for the grandchildren are about the size of a generous beach
towel. I know, I know. That measurement is vague. Try to imagine the recipient tucked under it on the sofa on a chilly night. That project cost me one hand and one shoulder for a few weeks, and quite a few rotary blades. If you can - do the cutting in little doses so you won't temporarily disable your body. End of the story - the quilts are very loved and should last forever, more or less. Polly "frood" wrote in message om... Bigger than a dog? -- Wendy http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm De-STUFF email address to reply "Jill Pochik" wrote in message ... I make jean quilts for the dogs in rescues all the time. They love them and they wash and wear well. I do use a thin batting and also off set the rows. You guys have given me an idea though, maybe I should make them for my nieces and nephews for Christmas this year. What size should I do??? Jill Critter Comforts: Quilts for Homeless Animals http://community.webtv.net/critterco...ritterComforts |
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Yep, Taria, I know about those increasing stacks of jeans ...
that is why I am cutting now! Stagger the seams? Hmmm.... good idea, note to self! BTW: The carpet installation is finished! Yippee ... now we have to replace all the pamos, fabric, books, fabric, shoes, fabric, etc. Ta, PAT Taria wrote: Funny you should ask about denim quilts Pat. ...cut...I have found that when I do squares if you off set or stagger the seams it goes a lot easier. The less seams crossing the easier and less bulky the whole thing is to work with. One warning. When you make a denim quilt don't tell anyone. They start giving you their old jeans and you finish with more than you started with. I have boxes and boxes of jeans! Have fun, Taria |
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new carpet, wish I was there to take off my shoes and walk around on
it : ) Enjoy! Taria Pat in Virginia wrote: Yep, Taria, I know about those increasing stacks of jeans ... that is why I am cutting now! Stagger the seams? Hmmm.... good idea, note to self! BTW: The carpet installation is finished! Yippee ... now we have to replace all the pamos, fabric, books, fabric, shoes, fabric, etc. Ta, PAT |
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I used the leg of an old pair of jeans to make a cover for my DH's
camera tripod. I just had to sew one end and make a carrying strap. He's had it for years and it works great. Denise |
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My 6 1/5" square is from Quilter's Rule...I love it...
Pami |
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Taria,
That is so true...my son's freinds gave me all their jeans and as I get jeans...I just cut them into 6 1/2" squares and store them until I need a gift for somebody. It gets worse when the friends tell their friends...it is a very dusty quilt to work on. Pami |
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Tina,
I used to make purses out of the top...the waist and line them with Banadana material. Pami |
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