| Maybe you just have a lot of denim fabric lying around. | | | | denim with a light weight one without putting some |
| Or, maybe you're recycling old jeans and are looking | | | | planning into it, could leave you with an awkward quilt. |
| for a quilt project. If you use your favorite search | | | | You wouldn't want too many heavy denim quilt pieces |
| engine for free denim quilt patterns, you will likely | | | | on one side or the quilt's final weight would be |
| uncover reference to a rag quilt. | | | | awkward. |
| Rag quilts are sewn with the seams on the top of the | | | | Likewise, if you are planning to use denim as an |
| quilt. Snipping the quilt seams, then washing and drying | | | | accent fabric in your quilt, keep the weight of the other |
| the quilt give the desired ragging appearance. Most | | | | fabrics in mind, too. Nothing can ruin a quilt faster than |
| people consider it a "shabby chic" style. Rag quilts are | | | | mismatched fabric weights. |
| very popular and denim's natural fray would be an | | | | As important as the weight of your denim pieces, the |
| added accent to your denim rag quilt. | | | | color of your denim fabric is also important. For |
| If you are looking for free denim quilt patterns, there's | | | | instance, if you are appliqu?g an "Overall Sam" onto a |
| good news. You can use any quilt pattern to create | | | | quilt that uses mostly cotton fabrics that portray an old, |
| your denim quilt. | | | | worn look, crisp dark denim overalls would look out of |
| While you will find many free quilt patterns online or at | | | | place. Weight of the denim in the same example would |
| your local library, there are few quilts designed | | | | also be an important consideration. |
| specifically for denim. Denim is a fabric like any other. | | | | If you are recycling your old jeans for your quilting |
| So, you may use it in any quilt you feel like trying! | | | | project, maybe there are extra ways you can be |
| If you plan to use denim in your quilt patterns, there are | | | | creative. Depending on the quilt you are creating, |
| a couple of things you will need to keep in mind. | | | | maybe you could cut away the back pocket of your |
| First, will your quilt be all denim or just feature a piece | | | | jeans to appliqu?nto your new quilt. If you happen to |
| throughout the pattern? | | | | be making a throw, the pocket could become a handy |
| Second, will you be using light or dark colored denim? | | | | remote control storage stitched right onto the throw! |
| Denim fabric comes in more colors, not just light and | | | | Maybe you could even recycle the belt loops. Sew |
| dark. There's stonewashed denim for an extra worn | | | | them around the top and bottom border of your denim |
| look, and even colored denims. | | | | quilt and run a ribbon "belt" through them as an added |
| You will need to consider the weight and colors of | | | | decorative touch. |
| your denims as you create your denim quilt. Patterns | | | | Applique quilts are a great way to use old jeans. Your |
| may not have instructions for denim use so you will | | | | old comfy jeans will transfer nicely to create a brand |
| have to rely on your judgement. | | | | new comfy quilt for yourself or someone else. Have |
| If you are making a quilt using only denim fabrices, you | | | | fun with your denim quilt project, whether you are |
| will need to be certain that the denims are of the | | | | starting with brand new pieces of denim fabric or |
| same weight range. Interspersing a heavy weight | | | | simply finding a way to use your old jeans! |