I have 2 tops done, but they are not quilts yet. They still need to be layered with batting and a backing. Then I will tie them with colored thread called "floss" and put appliques over the worn parts in the denim. But all of that, is as yet, far in the future. My goal is still 10 quilts,so...we'll see...

Two boxes of jeans, became 1 box of usable denim. That doesn't include the pockets and the whole shorts that are left over.

Finally, i got some work done on the quilts. It's easier to rip such large quantities of flannel to a more manageable size. And it keeps it on the straight of grain. Right now I have 5 backs ready for quilt fronts.

This is how it all begins...raw materials. The kids did a good job of collecting a wide variety of denim; mostly jeans,used ones are best, but the new ones are still useful.

They came in every style and size, which makes for very interesting piecing.
I try to preserve as many seams and pockets as possible, so those are what really makes denim "jeans". and gives a nice effect to the quilts.

Recycled Denim Quilts

Just a note of thanks to Forrest Heights Elementary School of Columbia,S.C. and my sister Saudah for the opportunity to a part of this project.

I will use this to show the "process" and share the experience.