Tammy VB Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 I've been asked to do a blue jeans quilt and was sure that I saved all the posts about this to my favorites, but I can't find them. I know Dave and Jane had some good posts, I think the little elves that steal dryer socks came and invaded my favorites! The gal is just going to bring me the jeans(from a 5 yr. old) yes, these will be small blocks, I'm curious about batting, backing, thread and needle size. Thanks so much for your help..........Tammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 http://www.apqs.com/quiltboard/viewthread.php?tid=27363&page=1#pid348680 Try here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Hi Tammy, I have quilted demin before, I even did a star and swirl panto on one. Quilted up beauifully, just go slowly and take your time. I did use a bigger needle (4.5) and raised the foot a little so it would glide over the seams. They have all had batting, such as warm and natural, cotton backing and a cotton thread. Do it and just have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BunkHouseQuilts Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 I do a lot of denim quilts and the most important thing I could say is to press your seams all open. I have used thick and thin batting, I don't do anything differently than on any other quilt. I have used freehand and pantos. Here is a link to a post I did about a denim quilt if you are interested. http://bunkhousequilts.blogspot.com/2011/05/happy-camper-denim-quilt.html I reverse the right and wrong side of the denim to get different colors of blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie in Ok Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Here is one I did not to long ago my first. A lady brought me this because she couldn't tie it and wanted it quilted somehow. I decided to just stright stitch inside the squares. I told her they might not all be very square because of the seams and belt loops but she was okay with that. Will try to post several pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sams Mom Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I did two large denim quilts before Christmas. The only thing I did was raise the hopping foot. No change in needle size needed for mine. There were pockets on it and I couldn't quilt over that bulk but everything else was ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnBarb Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks for posting. Our quilting group makes several quilts a year to donate. We received a LOT of denim and this gives me and excellent idea of how to use and quilt them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifemomquilter Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I did a 2 denim quilts recently. I did straight line stitching across the entire quilt vertical and horizontal. the end result was a 'plaid' look. it was wonderful to avoid all the bulky intersections. I'll try to post a pic. Carmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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