Denim Rag Quilt

by Vickymcreations

2 Materials

2 Days

Easy

Living in the UK quilts do not have quite the same prominence as the US, this coupled with a slight impatience re precise sewing has put me off making a quilt. That is until I hit upon the idea of making a frayed edge denim rag quilt. I love working with denim, it's hard wearing, versatile and free! This quilt is lined with old pillow cases, in a variety of shades of blue and white.

Start by preparing your large pile of jeans, cut down the trouser leg seams to create pieces of denim fabric. You will be making panels of quilted denim, and then sewing the panels together. Decide on the size of the finished quilt. Cut denim into rough sizes for your panels. Mine measured between 10 - 17 inch length and were grouped according to length (once your panels are sewn you can trim the edges and even up the edges.

To create panels lay down the first piece of denim right side to the table, next lay your lining right side up, then your second piece of lining right side towards the table, and lastly your second piece of denim right side facing you. Stitch a seam 1/4" wide. Repeat until your panel is the required length.

Create as many panels as you need, trim and sew together.

Once you have sewn your panel together, cut into the seam allowance but not through the stitching! For more information visit my blog post here.

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Melissa Haynes on Apr 21, 2018

How do you recommend washing this quilt? I’ve got a full size rag quilt made with flannel and it is heavy.... I’m sure a full size denim material weighs even more. Is it to heavy to wash in a regular front load washer?

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Ann on Apr 28, 2018

I am confused. Is each piece 4 layers thick i.e. 2 pc each of denim and sheet alternated?

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Ann on May 03, 2018

I now understand how you layered the sheets inside. I have a lot of flannel and wonder about a denim top, two layers of flannel (one of which also serves as the back) or one or two layers of flannel with a sheet backing. Any thoughts ? I’m thinking maybe 1 layer of flannel with a sheet backing ?

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Katrina Malachowski on Nov 02, 2018

Colored denim....denim with bleach spots or mono-color tie-dye or even use bleach rather than dye....a few pockets? Like the cute back ones with cool buttons and embroidery? Great place to stash tissues or some potpourri or the morning paper....
This project made quite an impression on me; or maybe I should say filled me with INSPIRATION! A quilter’s driving force and worst enemy (if you’re in a fancy fabric store with a goodwill budget lol).
Many thanks for sharing this with the world 🙏🏻

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17335038 on Apr 28, 2021

Not sure where you are getting your information from to conclude that 'quilts have prominence in the USA than in the UK.'

One of the joys of crafting is to create what brings you happiness.

Different strokes for different folks, irregardless of where on the map you are.

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