Quilt Using Old Jeans - Denim Quilting!

[@connieacree4006]

I love the embroidery idea on the jeans quilt. God bless your mother for all the work she put into all the squares. Thank you for sharing. God bless.😊❤

[@momanddad8305]

I love making quilts out of old jeans! I use the pockets in two ways. The first way is to add a monogram on the pocket for the individual or individuals I am making it for. The second way I use the pockets is to place the pocket squares in the corners of the quilt, if it happens to be a little windy, you can insert a rock in the pocket!

[@marthaberry120]

Great IDEA!

[@me2scat]

Love the embroidery your grandmother did. I was very impressed that you took the time to do a tutorial for something that didn't need any purchases. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@georgette329]

What beautiful embroidery work your grandmother did, and such a lovely way to remember her. Thank you for another great tutorial.

[@peggyjarvis6107]

I made a Denim & Flannel rag quilt for our son's 30th birthday, flannel on the back, some pockets on the front. He loved it! I used a lot of different size blocks from 2 1/2 " strips to 9 1/2" blocks.

[@yvonnesharpe9869]

wow !!! your mom was really creative with the flowers. I've done several denim projects, but those flowers puts the finished touch on it. I saved those seams and glued them together as a coil. thanks Jenny.

[@marandjoe]

Your Grandma's flowers are awesome. What a treasure!!!

[@autumnrain4you]

I made my son a denim quilt with his fathers jeans, used the pockets in almost every row.....love the fact that you can see dads wallet pocket and even the part of the jean with permanent creases/wear in them. One they I did though so i used almost all of the jean is instead of squares I cut everything a certain height and then i had different lengths of blocks ....just sewed them in rows ...backed with a red flannel sheet

[@wilcoxbd]

What a keepsake you have and will be enjoyed for years to come. Your Grandmother does beautiful embrodering. Headed to my closet to pull out all those jeans that no longer fit. Yea!!!!

[@RMacca]

I've been hoarding jeans hoping to make something out of them for years and I think because of this video I'll be making a quilt. Thanks! And the idea that I could embroider my own art on the patches is even more exciting!

[@lindajordan6502]

What a great quilt. And what a loving memory of your grandmother that will live on through the quilt. I am collecting jeans and hope to make a quilt soon. Thanks for sharing.

[@kaykompoles7215]

I made several of these for my husbands sports club to use in the bunk area. I put neckerchief triangles hanging out of the pockets. I also combine the jean squares with flannel shirts I cut squares out of. They all looked very cute. The guys loved them because these quilts are very heavy when finished.

[@lilwilson8380]

This is what I have been saving all of my old jeans for! If any of my friends have any old Levi type jeans (no spandex) they don't want, PLEASE pass them my way! Some day I will make a quilt like this...I hope! :)

[@sunniegb]

What a beautiful treasure you have from your grandmother!

[@sharonrose2879]

I made a prayer throw with a blue jean rag quilt technique. On each of the squares I put a patch or an embroidery of something related to a person. When I sit and pray I am reminded of each and every person to pray for it helps when you suffer from slight memory loss.

[@Carmen-uj2sp]

Sharon Rose Hi Miss Sharon! That's REALLY sweet and amazing! Very cool idea! Have a Blessed day! ♡♡♡

[@onaemtnest]

What a creative idea to use those pockets to place rocks to anchor!!! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@constancepeterson6156]

I am making a jean quilt with a magic circle template. I am adding fabric scraps and small leftover batting in the middle. This a great way to downside your scrap piles.

[@elizabethking6063]

I used the pockets on Jean quilt to put gift cards,pictures and personal items from favorite activities. I even put in money in the pockeys.i had to tell my teenager to check the pockets for goodies....he didn't know they were there!

[@country_roadsWV]

Sorry my post is long but I am sharing some tips of why I love denim as my fabric favorite on a quilt. I love using recycled denim because I live on a tight budget & can not afford even the cheapest of sales at a fabric store. So - I find denim cheap at yard sales & consignment shops & at used bag sales from second hand clothing stores. It has become the cheapest fabric I have found to use in recycling denim & the jeans I find are various colors & sizes & are in great quality fabric shape & quality of cost when sewing does not have to be new items. Sewing doesn't judge material but will only the outcome of presentation & denim works for beginners like me. The older denim of vintage jeans make the best material to work with as they were true cotton in their denim. I do not like the rayon & spandex & poor fabric quality of denim today. The larger size jeans are easier to cut to get the most fabric out of it & I am finding men's casual pants are great fabric to use too. I also like using fabric dye on the jean squares I cut for the color schemes I use on each quilt. My favorite internal lining to use when I find them at yard sales are the vintage thin wool blankets or thin heating blankets. I recycle the heating blankets by taking out the stitches & the internal wiring and it makes for two quilt internal linings. Double bang for my buck. These blankets are thin & easy to sew with the sewing machine I use which is a beginning Brother model. I use sheet backings of various colors that blend with the primary dyed denim color of choice. I prefer to still do the old method of yarn binding through all layers. I sew different borders on the quilts or will use a sheet larger than quilt frame to achieve universal color flow of front & back. I liked the old yarn technique of binding quilts as my grandmother done this & these quilts would last decades even when tossed in the sewing machine. My method of quilting is nostalgic but I do enjoy it as I learn while I go. My quilts are very warm & easily steam cleaned as most are too large for a traditional washing machine. Every one I have made our home & to give to others enjoy it & do stay warm too. Denim is the heaviest material to work with - but it you want to create a nice - warm quilt on a limited budget that you can use bargain shop fabrics with & be endlessly creative with- then - denim is the only way to go. Wonderful tips you shared here & will be helpful to me too. Thank you.

[@HWolfe]

Cynthia Cox Bless you. I needed this!

[@sallymay3643]

U should make yr own video. U have tips & knowledge u can share with people like me that love sewing with jeans.The first quilt I made was out of Jean's collected from family & friends over about 3 years. That quilt became a huge over sized king size blanket that turned out great 4 my first quilt. I cut 11×11 squares my daughter calls it the heavy quilt. I love all the veritys of different colors of blue. Using a sheet 4 the backing is a great idea I will use next time. What is yarn binding is it done by hand?

[@constancepeterson6156]

Cynthia Cox thanks for all the information. You might want to, Check out magic circle jean tutorials for another way to make your jeans quilts. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@deepthirao164]

Loved all the tips. Thanks for sharing 👍 ❤

[@country_roadsWV]

@@sallymay3643 Yarn binding is what is done after a quilt is completely sewn and assembled. It is to use the same color yarn or mixed color of yarn and a yarn needle. It is to insert the yarn and needle through the top of the middle of a square and push through all layers and then bring it up from the bottom of the quilt to the top of the quilt again. Then cutting off excess of yarn and tying a small knot. Works best to do this on a large table or a large bed. It is an old vintage tip my grandma taught me that keeps a quilt together in the squares for strength. It adds strength to the quilt when washing and especially back in the days of wringer type washing machines. Sewing machines can take a beating with denim material. So the yarn binding eases the sewing machine job and adds extra strength and decor to the middle of the squares that can add pop of color by the yarn color. Each square can be yarn binded or mix and matched yarn colorw through out the quilt of how one wants to do it. I am sorry I never saw your comment come up in my notifications and I revisited this video again tonight. As I occassionally go back to my old sewing favorite tips I have found like this video to refresh my memory and skills on. I finished up another denim quilt today for our camper. As when we go camping and taking bedding is just too much to pack. So I am making customized quilts using denim and white cotton sheet square tops with wool blanket inserts and a green cotton sheet for backing that fit the campers beds. I like using the sheets as backing and sewing it as trim borders on my camper quilts. I love using denim for quilts like this and even the sheets. The fabrics work well together for sewing. And fabric dye or using different color sheets makes the possibilities endless. Same with using yarn binding. My favorite is denim squares with alternating white cotton sheet layout. White square - denim square - white square and denim square on each row. Then the next row - I alternate beginning with a denim square and then a white square and so on. That way when I sew the final assembly - each row alternates in denim and white like a denim and white checkerboard. Sewing is a fun hobby. And I hope you get to enjoy.

[@kimaffholter1612]

I saved that bottom hem and slipped those loops together (I don’t know how to describe it) and created a jump rope. It has great weight. The girls loved it. And you could adjust the size of the rope by how many loops you used.

[@LornasLongarm]

Jenny you rock! You sure make my mornings, now in my house every one will be miss their old jeans....hee hee, the the jean fairy will be helping them out.

[@ruthchristianson4595]

I love denim! Yes! I have a scrap bag with denim scraps and now I can imagine a jean quilt! I guess I need to look at the prices at Goodwill and Salvation Army thrift shops and see if they have some cheap jeans!

[@rosem4584]

love it! I have made Jean quilts for some of my family members I did them all by hand it was great fun,

[@craftymom7]

Jenny I just love your tutorials. What a beautiful keepsake from your grandmother. You must cherish it. Thanks for sharing this with me. :)

[@GINBART54]

I've been cutting and cutting. Someday I will put mine together. I made 2 extra cuts and now you saved me some time. Thanks for sharing Jenny.

[@daffholter]

Thanks for the video and sharing your grandmother's squares...they are beautiful!! I've been saving the legs from jeans for years with the idea of someday making a jean quilt! Never thought about cutting them the way you showed or saving the pockets! I think I see a jean quilt in my projects in the very near future!!

[@Shetlandspinner]

I saw your demo and right after my dad was throwing out a bag of his old jeans. Guess who got them! :) I have a flower stitching foot for my machine and I have been thinking of all kinds of little flowers to sew on tumbler blocks, including rickrack with buttons centers. This is going to be so much fun! Thanks for the idea. I stumbled onto your videos when I did a search for quilting. What a wonderful thing you are doing here! Thank you so much! -Carol

[@PurdyBear1]

I am so going to do this. I've made cushion covers, a dog toy bag from Jeans but I never thought of quilting with them. Your a genius!

[@Suds888]

I love your grandmother's squares! What an heirloom!

[@cacb24]

I also make little bags out of the pockets, and use the thick seam on the jeans, that I have trimmed up, as the strap for the little pocket book. The pocket can be decorated with leather id patches from the jeans or yoyo's to look like flowers, the uses are endless. I made a rag jean quilt for my hockey playing grandson and put flannel in the sandwich....OMG it weighed a ton....LOL but he loved it coming out of the ice hockey rink.

[@jostovall5491]

Love this tutorial Quilt Using Old Jeans - Denim Quilting! I am working on 3 jean quilts at this time ~ love them! Thank you for sharing!

[@holmes178]

Here on the Ranch the Hubby and ranch hands go thru alot of Jeans. So, now they are mine !!! hehe Thanks again Jenny for another great video. Just love watching you. ♥♥♥♥

[@kathyf3656]

Save the pockets. Make a place mat out of jeans. Put a pocket at one end for picnic utensils. Add a couple strings to one end so you can roll them up and tie them, and throw them into a picnic basket.

[@thepotterswife2088]

How fun. I will definitely being doing this. I recently made a quilt out of old sweaters. I am going to be putting buttons on each of the intersections on it too. I used my serger when I made it so that it would prevent fraying. Thanks so much for sharing. Bekka

[@juliemorden144]

Wow Jen that look great your mum has done a lovely job with the flowers I love it ....some day im going to try a jean quilt.. Than you so much

[@kab4292]

your Grandmothers artwork on that quilt is really something special. I love your videos btw. I have been saving my daughters jeans for 17 years now with the intention of making a quilt..her tshirts too but so far all I have is what seems to be 10 tons of jeans and boxes of squares.

[@ryoungatlmidotnet]

I like to use a seam ripper, and "unfold" those seams, for the variations in tone that come. Sort of like the Japanese Sashiko technique. Not quite as quick as cutting our the seams, but doesn't take that long either.

[@joypower8875]

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[@firechild06]

I just started doing this and it looks like it will be super cool and also let me save the zipper and use more pockets!

[@jag8789]

Stitching on jeans are chain stitch and easy to just pull them out

[@shelbydennis8913]

I've made jean quilts for years, they are fun :)

[@celesteaguilar73]

Your denim quilt tutorial is the best! I like your simple instructions & how great your demo turned out...Very Inspiring!

[@seaside2001]

PLEASE NOTE: Do not use jeans that have spandex in them! Use only 100% cotton jeans or the squares will stretch as you are sewing them and make matching up your seams tricky.

[@usmoshers]

The denim rag quilt you showed us in a previous video inspired me to make a similar type quilt with homespun. Since the hubby didn't like the idea of a rag quilt, I'm using the old jeans to make the shashing around the homespun blocks. Still cutting the denim so far in this project. Love your grandmother's embroidery!

[@ladygray4]

Do you actually "quilt" it, with a backing & all, or would that be too thick? I'd love a (MUCH!) longer video on this subject - what size needle would you need? What kind of batting? What kind of backing? Could you bind it? Etc., etc. Finally, something that I just know is going to thin out my "someday I could wear those again" stack of jeans!! :)

[@eliphs11]

That's very cool! And a very cool way to repurpose old clothes that may not fit the way they use to!

[@sarahforsythe9452]

If you were making this as a picnic blanket, you could use the pockets for the place settings and things like napkins, condiments, etc - all the things that you can never find when you need them! Oh, and just a tip, it might be worth investing in a set of jeans needles for your machine - that denim can be tough stuff to sew! :-) Sarah

[@jessicathomas6117]

Wow thanks for this. I've been saving some old jeans for a quilt but had no idea where to start. Now I have to make a jean quilt!!

[@BCarinio]

Perfect timing...One of my good pair of jeans got a hole in it. I was just thinking...what can I do with this? The colors were so pretty and it seemed a shame to waste it. Now I know exactly what I can do with it. Thank you!!!

[@ShellyAuen]

As always...a great tutorial. I have Crown Royal bags (purple) my mom got from a friend and have been wanting to use them for some time. Going to incorporate them with denim for a quilt. Thanks for the idea!!!

[@lori32556]

Thank you so much for helping me get back my Missouri Star Quilt Co. on the daily deals newsletters. I appreciate it so much. :)

[@DS-ky9dl]

Neat idea. In my area there are thrift stores that sell very used jeans at terrific prices for the fabric!! It's like a treasure hunt!!!!

[@onnieandbuttercup]

Not too many old jeans around here, but I love this idea. Look forward tour new video every week!

[@aprilh5817]

I absolutely LOVE this idea Ms. Jenny!!! Thank you so much!!

[@maryannecarter2632]

You could make a sewing table hold all out of the pockets. Love your tutorials.

[@rondabergeron4414]

I made one for my husband and backed it with a flannel sheet. He loves it. To sandwich it together I quilted hugs and kisses in each square with red thread.

[@brandihagerty958]

Do you use a batting with the flannel?

[@ritavogt3854]

POCAHONTAS IS A FOOL.

[@marlenebanks7011]

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[@MrDiylover]

Dear Jenny, thanks for your videos. They inspired me to make a sofa upholstered with old jeans which you can see on my channel. Quilting is quite unknown in my corner of the world but i decided to give it a try. Thanks a lot.

[@MissouriQuiltCo]

So glad you enjoyed this tutorial! Look forward to see what you make with your jeans!

[@sammyjocatlady7551]

I actually leave in the seams and use them to make the squares more interesting. I do sew over them very slowly but they look fun in a rag quilt

[@SundaysChild100]

Hi I have made several jean quilts and they last a lifetime. I sewed all of my son's scout patches on his and backed it with red bandanas. Pockets make great potholders too. Just use insulbrite instead of batting and bind the edges

[@adashave6127]

I make jean quilts but I use the pocket as the center block, and than do log cabin until I have a 20" block. and my Mom did the quilts for my nephew for their hight school grad and but money in each pocket.

[@mzjaeee]

Omgoosh, my husband wears out many jeans with his job! I have been saving to make a jean quilt:-) im gonna donate to the music studios auction to raise money for youths to learn their acting or music ceaft!

[@littlefrodo19]

I love these, too! I've also made one for each of my kids. Love denim blankets!

[@gerirogers3968]

I made my husband a jeans quilt for Fathers Day. Put a pocket near the top for his MP3 player. He loved it😊

[@kerles211]

I've made several denim rag quilts. We love them. I made a queen size jean and tshirt quilt for our bed. It weighs a ton but I love it!

[@debbieturnerfeaster2596]

I use Black & Decker electric shears to strip out my jeans. Goes through like butter, and quick! Great video!

[@truerdonly]

love this tutorial. i made a denim rag quilt last Christmas. lots of fun.don,t use jeans from a size 2 teenager.not enough material.

[@PDNB214]

Love your Grandmothers quilt. Such a treasure:) I have 2 UFO jean quilts started . When I filet the jeans I use the top for a circle rag quilt and the straight part that is too small for strips for a log cabin . I bought the circle ruler from you still collecting jeans :) love you guys!

[@judiburt]

I made a "throw" 5' by 6' using 6 1/2 " ruler to cut up the jeans. Even the "skinny" leg one can be used. I didn't put a back or batting, it is very heavy by itself. I lay it over the dog bed cushions and our English bulldog loves his "cover".

[@reneeshorts8565]

...what would you use for the backing? do you use batting? and is it difficult/too heavy to wash in the machine?

[@sherrybradshaw6504]

Love your videos Jennie. Do you know of a way to make a firm pillow or quilt stuffed with cut up old clothes? Cant find anything on Google but want to repurpose old clothes in a quilt but dont want it all loosy goosy. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

[@raecurrie334]

jenny, thanks so much for your video, I have cut up jeans for bean bags and have cut out some too small this is a fantastic idea.

[@franbender564]

Love this idea - thanks for sharing !

[@patmclucas3347]

What do you suggest for backing?

[@dianabucci2510]

love this quilt.What would you put on the back?My son has two little dogs who sleep with him.Something strong .

[@SEWPURFIT]

This would be my first ever quilt. What type of batting will be best to use. And can I incorporate other fabrics such as calico?

[@cherylkrueger258]

Thank you for sharing this Quilt idea. I was thinking about using my serger to sew them together. I am wondering what I’m supposed to do with my quarter inch seam. Is it too bulky to press it One Direction?

[@RebeccaTreeseed]

I am collecting jean squares for a quilt. Just me so slow going. I like this very must.

[@spizzolante01]

Great video tutorials! Jenny, it's a joy to see your creations. Congrats from the frozen buenos aires...

[@kathleenwhitbread3732]

Another thing to think about as batting is an old wool blanket... You know that blanket that you don't use anymore because its too scratchy? They're warm and usually fairly cheap, so they are a great option for up cycled quilts.

[@Kate98755]

Kathleen Whitbread that’s what I did, made the quilt so warm

[@elmyra.jackson]

Love this!💕

[@joanpeterson8041]

Denim is my downfall! I collect denim dresses (and linen dresses) from thrift stores for my "projects" fabric, and I love every piece. Thank you for this wonderful video. The flower blocks from your grandmother produced a beautiful quilt. She did a beautiful job with the embroidery.

[@lindabridges445]

How big are the squares in the background quilt before sashing is applied?

[@spoiled4evaami]

Can you suggest a good machine for me. I'm new to quilting and getting heavy into it. Love your videos. So informative and friendly. Thank you so much. Kari B

[@normaholmes8909]

I made a rag quilt using flannel&old jeans for my grandson's 2nd birthday-it has held up under alot of abuse!!!

[@glynisreynolds446]

Love the idea of embroidering flowers on each patch 🥰, but concerned that the colours might be spoiled by the blue dye from the denim when the quilt is washed. Have you found that this is a problem? 🇬🇧

[@LottieSue]

Cutting really hurts my hands after a while so I enlist the help of my family (the guys) to help me rip them. It makes the process quick and get to use their muscles!

[@Ashley-tv8vv]

what kind of backing did you use on the picnic quilt you use? and what size was it?

[@sillydreamer.]

Can you mix the old real denim with stretch denim. I wouldn't think it would matter but has anyone done it? What were your results? TIA

[@covid-19inthistogether96]

Jenny, I've been holding on to all my son's old jeans with torn holes in the knees, because I wanted to cut them up into patches to make a quilt! (Worn out cotton denim is so soft and each one looks slightly different, so beautiful.) I saw your new video for Ellison/Sizzix and loved hearing you talk about you and your Grandma!

[@ladydean49]

Jenny, What type of fabric do you use on the back of your jean quilts.

[@barbneill3568]

I made a jean quilt not long ago, the first time I laundered it lots of the seams came apart because I did not zig zag the edges, it frayed all over the place and I had holes. Did you finish your edges before you sewed your blocks together?

[@madampolo]

Perhaps it would be best if the squares are serged to prevent fraying, if you want to put a backing on it. It looks like your grandma used cotton sashing in the quilt, and I assume it has a backing. Beautiful quilt! Many of us could do that with our embroidery machine.

[@valeriedillard2475]

I'm making a quilt with all my grandfather's clothes. My aunt cut all the pockets off the pants and shirts and I need ideas on what to make with this stack of approximately 40 pockets!

[@QuiltingConnieB]

Love working with jeans

[@lindabridges445]

What size are the blocks on your Grandmother's quilt in the background? Sorry if this question has aready been answered. Too many to look through years. Lol

[@CraftyLoops]

Oh yippee, I love this idea. I'm definitely going to give this a go. Lee x

[@jenlefevre]

Loved it

[@kimmenuckles3926]

Do I need a special needle for this type of quilt since the fabric is heavier?

[@normahalligan6306]

A needle just for Denim should be used .

[@Daledenison]

I'm just wondering when sewing this quilt together, do you press the seams open or to the side like other quilts. I've been wanting to make a jean quilt for some time but wasn't sure about this. And do you put any batting in your jean quilts thanks

[@reneesmith4468]

i have clothes from my mother i want to keep them so i thoufht of putting them in a quilt im new at this please help me get started i love the jean quilt

[@jakejenning6571]

Is there any forums that i could ask some questions on

[@4everyoungchic]

Can't wait to make one!!! BTW - you ROCK!!! :D