Jeans Quilt

By Erin (Guest Post)

I made each of my kids quilts for the "big kid" beds when they grew out of the crib using Daddy's worn-out jeans and khaki pants, plus a printed fabric they chose from the store. The best part are the pockets (back pockets from jeans)! Each quilt has about 4 pockets somewhere on it that the kids use to keep special little things in (like little stuffed animals or a note from Mommy and Daddy). I used 8x8" squares and a solid color sheet for the backing.

By Pachia Smith (Guest Post)

I made this out of old jeans. For the Stars I used the clorox bleach pen and a star cookie cutter. Thought I would just share.

By Lynette (Guest Post)

Your quilt is beautiful! I have been looking on line for the cost of one of these blankets. My mother-in-law made me one and I took it to the dry cleaners to be washed and they lost it. I now have to make a claim for it, but I have no idea what it is worth. Can anyone help? Thanks!

By

Ziggee

I make mine by hand. My first one is covering a chair, I am currently sewing the edges on my second one and I am currently starting my third one. Yes it is time consuming doing it by hand but very rewarding plus I don't use a backing on it. I will send a pic as soon as my camera is fixed.

Zig

By

ThriftyFun

I save my children's old blue jeans and I use them to make family quilts. I cut the desired squares out of their jeans, I use all of their jeans, blue, black, faded & all. I then use a flannel material purchased at Wal-Mart for about $1.00 a yard and piece this with the jeans. Makes really heavy and warm winter quilts. The kids love them!

By Melissa Scott

By Teri (Guest Post)

Very nice!! I have always wanted to make one, and this is just the inspiration I need!

By Eloise Gulick (Guest Post)

GRRRRReat Idea, Jean's quilt. You could do the same with sweatshirts too. Oh I see this is already listed. I make 11" square block size children's quilts for the new babies that arrive in our First Baptist Franklinville, NY family. Thus far I have made 16 in about 5 yrs. Was a busy yr in 2000. We had NINE. I make them 45" square so that they can be used/worn as they grow older. What a great idea, Jean and how great to be able to recycle the "jeans".

By

homeschoolin_mum

HOLY CR*P! I saw the pic and thought it was mine! I have one of those going too! I hafta make 3 as I have 3 boys and wanna give each of them one as they "lv the nest!" I am doing 6" squares on mine and have been collecting old jeans for several years now to do these! My pic was taken before I started sewing larger pcs together. These are 8X8's that are just laid together on the floor because someone on my board wanted to see it!

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kimmcg

WOW! That is beautiful.. you gave me an idea! thanks for sharing :)

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valleyrimgirl

I have made many, many of these quilts over the years. I do not put any backing of flannel or sheeting on mine because then when we have the quilt on the ground outside the grass, sand and twigs will stick onto that material and be hard to remove. I will also use the pockets of the blue jeans to add novelty to the quilt. I use my serger to serge the seams together. Blue jean material makes wonderful easy-to-wash quilts. I also went to the local second hand store on their bag days and for $5 I got a paper grocery bag full of colored blue jeans. Now I can make quilts with other colors rather than just blue or black. I picked up hot pink, torquoise, green, white, purple, a flowered pattern, etc. We keep a quilt in the trunk of the car to have in case of emergency or a picnic.
This is a wonderful easy quilt that anyone can make and it is a great way to use up those jeans that are too small (and you would only get $1 for at your next garage sale IF you managed to sell them) or have holes in them.

By Coreen (Guest Post)

You've inspired me to finish the one I started 23 years ago! Thanks!

By Rose (Guest Post)

Very nice. Another trend is to sew a 1-inch seam and let the edges fray. No need to back it, but you can if you want. One thing to remember when making a jean quilt. The smaller the pieces, the heavier the quilt. I think the 8X8 and the 8 X 4 pieces are a great size.

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Elles

Very neat!!!. I made one of my husbands denim jeans and bib overalls and made backing of flannel.
Very versatile.
Elles

By

sparknut

I just did the same thing for my husband for Xmas this year. He loved it and that is what I thought that kids and grandkids would pass it down. It is sooooo warm!!!

Yours looks great!!!

Casey

By Jeanne in Maine (Guest Post)

VERY NICE JOB!!! way to go,there are a lot of memories there