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Blue jeans rag quilt.
70twin 68 x 89 5 squares needed.
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.
Cut out your squares whatever size you want.
I ve made lots of blue jean quilts but never had the nerve to try a rag quilt.
Mix the two types of dei nim for a unique look.
Catherine dean from milledgeville georgia on july 28 2012.
I also took some of the labels off the jeans and sewed them on the squares.
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 had to make mine 7 7 8 because i wanted the pockets in some of the squares.
You make it look easy.
This rag quilt was made with blue jeans and is very warm.
Most of what i used are 10 12 years old therefore much wider than blue jeans today.
I love rag quilts and they are perfect for children.
All you need are a few old blue jeans and some fleece.
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I too get a fabric for sewing from second hand stores.
It is a great source for cheap material.