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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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 Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 10:11:37 AM
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This is the blue jean quilt that I started a few weeks ago for my hubby. All by hand. I have had a pile of our old torn up jeans for several years now and always wanted to make a quilt tith them. Also had a big piece of blue jean fabric I had gotten at a thrift store a few years back that was the perfect size for the back. I had no idea that batting was so expensive now. It's been a few years since the lst quilt I made. I got pure cotton and it was $20 at Hobby Lobby.
And it's finished! Just this morning I stitched the rest of the border and threw it in the washer. I had to do a little touch-up sewing but it help together really well.
I am quite proud of myself for doing this. I was inspired by Maria over on Full Moon Fiber Arts. I love her blog. She makes so many beautiful things out of mostly scrap fabrics. She is a great inspiration to me. So whenever I thought I didn't want to do anymore and wait til next year to finish it, I'd go look at her blog again. And It's all done now, thanks to her. Now I am ready to make some more. But my fingers really are sore from getting pricked a million times. And I use my fingernails to push the needle through so they hurt. Blue jean fabric is tough stuff!
Thanks for looking! And I hpe this inspires others to make a hand made quilt from scraps you have laying around the house.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 10:21:34 AM
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Kris,
That is beautiful. I think you did a wonderful job. It looks like such a nice quilt to snuggle under.
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 10:32:34 AM
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Kris,
Great job! I bet that will keep him nice an warm ... so aaaaaa what is your next project???
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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Devongal
True Blue Farmgirl
104 Posts
Vanessa
Okehampton
Devon
United Kingdom
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Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 10:41:22 AM
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Its lovely! Isnt up-cycling so much fun?
So much to do, so little time :) |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 10:57:14 AM
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it is wonderful- it will be so nice to snuggle up under all of that love!!
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 11:26:53 AM
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I have to admit that there were whole lot of words that shouldn't have been said in the making of this quilt. There. I feel much better. But there is a whole lotta love too.
Thanks y'all.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 12:01:50 PM
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Very nice, looks warm!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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country treasure
True Blue Farmgirl
452 Posts
judy
SK
Canada
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Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 4:13:10 PM
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It's such a great feeling finishing up a project! Good for you!
I think using the pockets really adds character to your quilt
Judy
country wishes! |
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shanda
True Blue Farmgirl
522 Posts
Shanda
Broken Bow
OK
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 4:13:26 PM
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Great job! Blue Jeans are very hard to sew thru. I made a blue jean quilt for my son, and boy were my finger tips sore.
Shanda
Farmgirl #4233 |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3440 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3440 Posts |
Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 6:13:51 PM
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I love it too! you are so blessed to be able to quilt. Keep crowing for sure!
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
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Posted - Jan 14 2013 : 6:56:41 PM
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Oh I love that Kris. BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter!
Silly Boys Trucks Are For Girls |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2013 : 06:25:27 AM
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Thank you all. I did have fun making it and it kept me busy. And I know it will keep my hubby warm out there when it's so cold. Now I am looking for something else to make. It's been so wet and dreary and depressing lately I just want to go hibernate til spring. I even have all the curtains closed so I don't have to see all the water out there. But I am not the only one that's flooding. So I think I'll start some scarves for the grands.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Jan 15 2013 : 06:40:11 AM
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Love it!!!!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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MagnoliaGirl
Farmgirl in Training
26 Posts
Diane
Hermitage
Arkansas
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2013 : 06:49:31 AM
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Wonderful quilt! I admire anyone who quilts jean fabrics by hand, it is tough on the fingers.
Sister 4595 loves to Smile, Laugh & Giggle!
~Creative Stitching at Sweet Bay Magnolia~ |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
3196 Posts
beth
tallassee
alabama
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Posted - Jan 15 2013 : 2:55:45 PM
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Great job!! Hope you used thimbles!! Smiles, Beth
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2013 : 6:11:30 PM
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Great Job Kristin: the quilt will REALLY keep him warm.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2013 : 6:20:16 PM
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No, I cannot use a thimble. So I use my fingernails. And they are still a little sore. Thimbles are kind of like gloves to me. Can't wear them either.
My hubby left yesterday and I talked to him awhile ago. He was very warm last night and it got down to 28 where he was.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com |
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fille de ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
2344 Posts
Madeline
Meadow Lands
Pa.
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2013 : 3:27:20 PM
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Oh! Kris your quilt is wonderful & what a great up-cycled project :)
KEEP A SMILE IN YOUR HEART... |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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darlenelovesart
True Blue Farmgirl
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darlene
Loleta
California
USA
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Posted - Feb 04 2013 : 10:19:13 AM
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Kristin
You really did a wonderful job on that quilt. I have a couple of unfinished ones but they were machine made. I know you put a lot of work and love into that one.
Thanks for sharing it and inspiration for me to want to finish mine.
hugs
darlene
I have learned that to have a good friend is the purest of all God's gifts, for it is a love that has no exchange of payment.
by Frances Farmer
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
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Virginia
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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Dolores
Colorado
USA
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Feb 15 2013 : 1:49:21 PM
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What a nice job Kris! I just saw this post or would have replied sooner. Very cool idea!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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