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Quilting: Denim picnic blanket quilt
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Denim picnic blanket quilt

Instructions

This quilt required quite a lot of topstitch using heavy duty needles. A thick and robust quilt using a modified cathedral window pattern
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Unisex

Style: Outdoorsy

Materials

Old denim jeans and scraps from other quilting projects

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Kelly P. on craftsy.com
Kelly P.
Jul 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Here's a pattern that was used by a friend of mine. It made a beautiful quilt! http://www.equilters.com/library/jeans/jeans_gallbaros.html
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
WasaNewbieJean
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love this using denim. Amy Gibson's blog (she teaches Craftsy' Free Block of the Month class) has this patten. She did a Baby play mat using this easy technique. You can find it here: http://www.modabakeshop.com/2011/11/cathedral-window-baby-playmat.html Have fun!!
2CatsandMe on craftsy.com
2CatsandMe
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this pattern and what you did with the denim, grand idea. I did see this before and just remembered. I saw it on Love Of Quilting and Liz Porter did this for a child's quilt with cars and such in the center. This is a very easy quilt, because it is a "quilt as you go". Before sewing the circles down on the square, you take them and sew them together on the RIGHT sides together, then fold each on down on the square. You can make your own circle using a plate, then make a square (each of the four corners has to be touching the outer circle. So simple, but absolutely striking when done. The fabric possibilities are endless.
B Millar on craftsy.com
B Millar
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for all the comments! I made the first one about 6 years ago so can't find the pattern but I believe some people here have helped out. All I did was cut large circles of denim and mark a square in the middle, with corners touching the edge of the circle. Then the circles were stitched right sides together along the square markings. A patchwork square overtop a square of batting was inserted under the denim flaps and topstitched down. Had to use a heavy duty thread and needle to get through the layers of denim. Adding a square of batting beneath each square to add a bit of loft and warmth. Best to use old denim as it won't shrink and is soft and eases well. A very sturdy quilt that washes very well - the one pictured here was a wedding gift as a picnic blanket.
reeskylr on craftsy.com
reeskylr
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This blog has a nice tutorial on how to do this :) http://hyena-in-petticoats.blogspot.com/2007/08/cathedral-window-quilt-tutorial.html
Penny Huck on craftsy.com
Penny Huck
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice. It looks very picnic-y and sturdy.
Quaker Quilter on craftsy.com
Quaker Quilter
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I just did an internet search and you can get the templates and instructions for like $7.00.
lmj on craftsy.com
lmj
Jul 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
where did you find the instructions? Wish they were posted here. thanks
JanElizabeth on craftsy.com
JanElizabeth
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Really nice! A great use for the denim pant legs I have.
Quaker Quilter on craftsy.com
Quaker Quilter
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Basic pattern looks like one my mother-in-law copied and sent me several years ago called "Circular Patchwork" by Carol C. Britt, from 'Traditional Quiltworks' Issue No. 22, pages 11-14. I have no idea on what year. Comment made was 'Circular Patchwork give you the impression of Catherdral Window, Robbing Peeter to Pay Paul, or Orange Peel without the difficulty of pieced curves and tedious folding.' Squares are cut from top & bottom fabrics and used light scraps or cotton flannel for filling (not batting). Circles are drawn and then stitched and cut using pinking shears. Then a small slit is cut in the print fabric (which is later covered when the backing is folded over) and turned right-side out. Square is marked on right side and circles are pressed on those lines and circles are stitched together along these lines and then circular flaps are top-stitched down. I have done traditional 'Cathedral Window' blocks before, as ornaments, and have wanted to try this idea - I really like the denim idea for the back side, so I may have to start digging now for old jeans to use!
grandma74 on craftsy.com
grandma74
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome, would appreciate locating pattern
Machelle on craftsy.com
Machelle
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a fun quilt!
Artmomma on craftsy.com
Artmomma
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
The Craftsy class "Magical Jelly Rolls" has a pattern that looks like this. If you know an easier way we would love to know. Using denim is a great idea. Your quilt looks like the one to take anywhere.
Suzysstitches on craftsy.com
Suzysstitches
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I have a big baag of old jeans, I am going to start cutting. Love this pattern.
Barbara Bragaw on craftsy.com
Barbara Bragaw
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Would like to locate the pattern. Very cute.
Barbara Bragaw on craftsy.com
Barbara Bragaw
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Would like to locate the pattern. Very cute.
sew.goodwitch_crafts@yahoo.com on craftsy.com
sew.goodwitch_crafts@yahoo.com
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This looks like a Cathedral Window block with a wide border. Great idea to recycle old jeans and use up scraps. This is perfect for a picnic blanket.
tomib on craftsy.com
tomib
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Many r asking how to make this one. Any directions available?
bes12in on craftsy.com
bes12in
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
So I'm guessing the denim is cut in circles and fabric swatches are in the middle? I think I saw this pattern in a mag a while back but not sure which one. It's really great. Thanks for sharing.
christinelouise on craftsy.com
christinelouise
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This quilt makes my heart beat faster! Are there any directions on how to make it?
dumbee on craftsy.com
dumbee
Oct 04, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
denim quilt by Penny Halgren can be found on YouTube. I tried it & LOVE it! Fun to do as well.
donna38 on craftsy.com
donna38
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love this pattern
Baglady30 on craftsy.com
Baglady30
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
How can I order this pattern?
Zone Clerk on craftsy.com
Zone Clerk
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is perfect for my youngest brother. A great idea.
Pat Sloan on craftsy.com
Pat Sloan
Jun 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love your quilt!
robcarob on craftsy.com
robcarob
Jun 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow - this looks ideal for our cubs and scouts.

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