I'm really liking how this is turning out. At first I wasn't sure until I saw how you were quilting all the strips. This is going to be awesome! Question-Are you using a 90/14 needle or a denim needle? Wondering because of all the thicknesses of the denim and batting? Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Honestly using whatever needle was already in my machine. Could be 90/14 or maybe even 80/12. I only really worry about what needle I’m using when my machine is not sewing as I want it to, then I change my needle and might choose for what I’m doing otherwise I don’t think about it much - sorry! I know that isn’t super helpful!
I always love lots of colour. Very nice idea. I was recently given quite a lot of denim scraps and want to make a quilt for a teenage person that I hope would love it.
I absolutely love this video. I have so many ideas for the random fabric I’ve saved for years and years! Thank you for this…and keep the raw edged ideas coming!
I just had a search up for denim quilts and you posted this! I think this is a sign! I have tons of strings l could do this method with and tackle my scrap pile. Thanks so much for sharing!
I like the idea of 4 color blocks the same put together then ,at the end you would have a rainbow of colors to put together I also have denim jeans to cut up sooo I need to get busy,But starting a garden in Georgia, and its about time to plant outside after weeks of seedlings inside under lights. Just not enough time!!!❤ happy sewing
I'm loving this block, I'm a demin girl too, I just got finished doing one and this could be my next one. Although I think the white popping on the demin, I would love to see it with colors 😊 Thanks for sharing😊
Please do avideo showing how to complete this quilt. I think you should use other colours, making four in each colour so the X is one colour, if you know what I mean! 😂 Thanks for sharing. ❤👍from Somerset
I did the one you did with the odd angle. Jean quilt and loved it I used up all my orange fabric. I think this one will be just as fun to do. I think different colored blocks would be fun to see. Great idea!
I'm usually a more-color-the-better gal, but I like the monochromatic look of what you have. Maybe use colorful threads for quilting and/or colorful binding. Can't wait to see the finished project! I love watching your videos!
I am very curious to see where you go with this quilt! I have about 40 pairs of jeans to cut up and lots of strings. Please continue on this one. I need help figuring out what to do with all that reusable denim.. Thanks Kristen. - Claudia
Glad you liked it. I do hope to continue it I just have a number of other projects going at once just now. I have a couple of other denim quilt videos if you can’t wait! Good luck with yours!
I like the low-volume fabrics idea. 🎉. If you don’t have enough white fabric strips, perhaps also use creams and pastels-with one shade per 4-patch block. The low-volume effect would be awesome!
Make two. ONe with low contrast "whites", and the other with lots of colors, or strips of "one" color. I like the denim for majority of the cloth for a friend who has a big dog that LOVES quilts on the bed. I feel good about putting in the work of a quilt if I know it will survive his darlin doggie. ))
I think this is a wonderful freeing quilt idea!! I have some thin stretchy jeans and then some 501s that are so thick and not a manmade fiber in sight--How would you deal with that variation? I would go with whatever color fabric strip you have and would be lovely to see the before and after pile of strips so we can appreciate how much "trash"you were able to use. And, if you decide to enter it into a sustainable quilt category, the pictures might be a good addition? What do you think?
Well I definitely have a before picture of the pile so I’ll try to remember to take the after! Honest I mix my stretchy jegging denim and my husband’s in quilts like this, but I’m not as particular as some.
Hi Kristen thanks for the video. It's a very interesting idea. But I have a question. I have never done raw edge applique. I usually use steam-a-seam and zigzag the edges down during quilting. How are the edges going to hold up over time? Will It fray so much that the seams come apart? I know some quilting cotton fabric frays more than others. I enjoy your videos and always learn something new.
The edges will fray and get that slight rag quilt look. The only stitches at risk of coming away would be the ones at the very edge and it would probably also depend on use levels and how often it goes in the wash machine. The other quilt I mentioned where I had to restitch some of the petals down went through the spin cycle 3 times in a row as I kept forgetting to take it out of the wash machine and needing to re-rinse it😂. So I’m sure that took its toll! But that one wasn’t stitched down as densely as these strips.
What do you think - do I stick to my original plan and use up all my different colored thin strips - or just do white?
I like the white because I love the contrast in the block. However, color is nice too. ❤
I'm really liking how this is turning out. At first I wasn't sure until I saw how you were quilting all the strips. This is going to be awesome! Question-Are you using a 90/14 needle or a denim needle? Wondering because of all the thicknesses of the denim and batting? Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Honestly using whatever needle was already in my machine. Could be 90/14 or maybe even 80/12. I only really worry about what needle I’m using when my machine is not sewing as I want it to, then I change my needle and might choose for what I’m doing otherwise I don’t think about it much - sorry! I know that isn’t super helpful!
If you choose to stick with the whites, it would be cool if you did the binding in a bright color.
@darcicole5530 that would be a nice contrast 👌
I’m liking the white strips. You do the cutest things with denim.
Thanks Nola!
Hey Kristin, I like the white idea for a change. Whatever you do will look fabulous!
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
I like the low volume mix. It shows off the demon. Interesting idea!❤
Thanks!
I always love lots of colour. Very nice idea. I was recently given quite a lot of denim scraps and want to make a quilt for a teenage person that I hope would love it.
Hope you have fun with it!
I absolutely love this video. I have so many ideas for the random fabric I’ve saved for years and years! Thank you for this…and keep the raw edged ideas coming!
So glad you liked it! Thanks!
I just had a search up for denim quilts and you posted this! I think this is a sign! I have tons of strings l could do this method with and tackle my scrap pile. Thanks so much for sharing!
Must be a sign! 😂. Have fun with it!
❤ it is lovely! I am excited to see it completed
Thanks!
I like the idea of 4 color blocks the same put together then ,at the end you would have a rainbow of colors to put together I also have denim jeans to cut up sooo I need to get busy,But starting a garden in Georgia, and its about time to plant outside after weeks of seedlings inside under lights. Just not enough time!!!❤ happy sewing
Thanks! Happy Gardening to you! Plenty of time for you to sew whenever it gets rainy there!
I’m loving the white strips! No colour for me. It’s going to be amazing!
Thanks!
Thanks😊 would like to see how this comes together as was about to start a denim quilt with a few strips and back it with flannel sheet
That sounds lovely. Denim quilts are lovely to touch and so is flannel - that will be cozy.
I like the low volume idea.
I'm loving this block, I'm a demin girl too, I just got finished doing one and this could be my next one. Although I think the white popping on the demin, I would love to see it with colors 😊
Thanks for sharing😊
Thanks!
Please do avideo showing how to complete this quilt. I think you should use other colours, making four in each colour so the X is one colour, if you know what I mean! 😂 Thanks for sharing. ❤👍from Somerset
Thanks when it’s finished I’ll certainly do a video.
I did the one you did with the odd angle. Jean quilt and loved it I used up all my orange fabric. I think this one will be just as fun to do. I think different colored blocks would be fun to see. Great idea!
Glad you liked the other one! Hope you have fun with this one!
I'm usually a more-color-the-better gal, but I like the monochromatic look of what you have. Maybe use colorful threads for quilting and/or colorful binding. Can't wait to see the finished project! I love watching your videos!
Thanks so much!
Thanks!
Thank you so much! This means a lot 💕💕💕
Love this block
Thanks!
I am very curious to see where you go with this quilt! I have about 40 pairs of jeans to cut up and lots of strings. Please continue on this one. I need help figuring out what to do with all that reusable denim.. Thanks Kristen. - Claudia
Glad you liked it. I do hope to continue it I just have a number of other projects going at once just now. I have a couple of other denim quilt videos if you can’t wait! Good luck with yours!
I like the low-volume fabrics idea. 🎉. If you don’t have enough white fabric strips, perhaps also use creams and pastels-with one shade per 4-patch block. The low-volume effect would be awesome!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Make two. ONe with low contrast "whites", and the other with lots of colors, or strips of "one" color. I like the denim for majority of the cloth for a friend who has a big dog that LOVES quilts on the bed. I feel good about putting in the work of a quilt if I know it will survive his darlin doggie. ))
Pets love quilts! My cats are the same.
I think this is a wonderful freeing quilt idea!! I have some thin stretchy jeans and then some 501s that are so thick and not a manmade fiber in sight--How would you deal with that variation? I would go with whatever color fabric strip you have and would be lovely to see the before and after pile of strips so we can appreciate how much "trash"you were able to use. And, if you decide to enter it into a sustainable quilt category, the pictures might be a good addition? What do you think?
Well I definitely have a before picture of the pile so I’ll try to remember to take the after! Honest I mix my stretchy jegging denim and my husband’s in quilts like this, but I’m not as particular as some.
Did my husband tell you about my denim pile, haha, great idea to use these up, thank you Have you used flannel strips?
No I haven’t used flannel strips before but that would be a lovely texture to pair with the denim.
I think you should use a variety of colors. I think it would be very pretty
Thanks!
Hi Kristen thanks for the video. It's a very interesting idea. But I have a question. I have never done raw edge applique. I usually use steam-a-seam and zigzag the edges down during quilting. How are the edges going to hold up over time? Will It fray so much that the seams come apart? I know some quilting cotton fabric frays more than others. I enjoy your videos and always learn something new.
The edges will fray and get that slight rag quilt look. The only stitches at risk of coming away would be the ones at the very edge and it would probably also depend on use levels and how often it goes in the wash machine. The other quilt I mentioned where I had to restitch some of the petals down went through the spin cycle 3 times in a row as I kept forgetting to take it out of the wash machine and needing to re-rinse it😂. So I’m sure that took its toll! But that one wasn’t stitched down as densely as these strips.
@@ScrapFabricLove thanks! PS we've all forgotten the laundry ...
Go with all the strips. You might wind up with two quilts or wall hangings!
Thanks!
It surprised me, but I like the white. If this is QAYG, when do you add the backing?
Once I join all the blocks I add the backing on and just quilt the backing down either side of the ditch. It makes it manageable for me.
I thought that you do not need to use batting with denim quilts because it would make the quilt too heavy.
It’s personal preference! I like a heavy quilt so I always use batting but of course you can leave it out if you prefer.
Wow, you made 1 block. How about putting 9 together to see what that will look like. Especially if you don't measure.