How to Make a Freeform Denim Jeans Quilt

Put all of those old jeans that are too worn out to wear or donate to good use and make a quilt out of them. This easy freeform pattern from Create with Claudia is the perfect way to do that.

With both a video tutorial and a detailed written one, you will have no problem making your quilt. There are a few things to consider since you will be quilting with denim. It is a more difficult fabric to sew through.

However, once you are comfortable sewing with denim, this quilt is easy to make and is a real showstopper. The finished quilt measures about 56″ x 72″ and is a nice heavy weight. It’s great for those cold winter nights or to use on a picnic.

Click here to learn how to make your own denim quilt: Freeform Denim Jeans Quilt Tutorial

[photo from Create with Claudia]

You can find quilting rulers in almost any shape and size here.

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Here’s what you can do with your spare Jelly Roll strips and stash: construct a gorgeous quilt! Kimberly made her Jelly Roll Scrap Quilt with 13 additional Jelly Roll strips left over from another quilt, as well as extra background. Check out her starching skills, you can also DIY and make your own spray starch for quilting.

1. Mix 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch with 2 cups of distilled water until all lumps are dissolved.

2. Fill a glass spray bottle.

Enjoy a brief quilting time lapse of Kimberly constructing the quilt after watching a basic block instruction with additional Jelly Roll strips!

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