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Love the Denim!

Update:  The pattern is complete!
You can purchase a copy at my Etsy Shop:
 


So, I've been working on my own method for making a rag quilt with circles instead of squares.  I've seen other people make quilts like this but have never seen a good method describing how to make one so I decided to come up with my own.


So far, I'm liking it!!  :)


I used 4 charm square packs to make this one.  It's pretty big and extra long.  (It's nice when a quilt can cover you from head to feet!)


Notice it was almost impossible to take pictures without the dogs getting in the way.  Oh well, they provide scale!!
 


What do you think?




This is what it looks like prior to me making any "cuts".  I actually like it this way but have noticed that it doesn't wash really great unless the edges are clipped.


There are about 10 pairs of jeans in this one (I think).  Of course, it won't be washed until I'm done clipping all of the seams.


I'm trying to spread out the clipping so it doesn't aggravate my hand and arms.  Although I do have  spring loaded scissors that are very sharp and this seems to make all the difference.  I can't imagine doing this without the spring loaded ones.



This is the view of the back...




Having lots of fun!  Thanks for stopping by!

Heather

8 comments:

  1. KookaburraMay 29, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    I have not seen this type of quilt before with the circles. It looks great and I love the idea.
    Cheers, Karen.

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  2. grandmarocktonMay 30, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    BEAUTIFUL, good luck on HELPING us QUILTERS find more quilt shops when we travel, can't wait

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  3. HeatherMay 30, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks Kookaburra! It is kind of unique and different! :)

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  4. HeatherMay 30, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    We need all the help we can get, Grandmarockton, finding quilt shops (at least I do)! :) Thanks for commenting!!

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  5. JandiJune 1, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    I love it! I have never seen this done with denim before, but I think I am going to have to try it now!

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  6. HeatherJune 2, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Thanks Jandi! It was a lot of fun! :)

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  7. UnknownSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    HI this is am amazing pattern... Is there directions(specifically to how to do this somewhere?

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  8. HeatherSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    It's coming, It's coming!! I PROMISE! In a few days, I'll post a pillow tutorial which uses the same techniques as the quilt.
    Then to shortly follow, the pattern.
    THANK YOU so much for the compliment!
    Heather

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