Blue JEANius idea!

  This is my first Quilt, ever!  I made this from my boys' old outgrown jeans.  I could see that the worn deniml still had a long life left, but wasn't sure how to use it in the best way.  I perused the internet and found several tutorials for making a blue jean quilt.  So, I laid out my plans and got right to Kracker-Jackin'!
  I have been storing jeans for some time now (4-5 years) and I had finally collected what I thought was enough to begin my project. 

  I cut 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" squares (as many as I thought I needed for the size I wanted).  I separated the squares by shades.  I also incorporated a striped upholstery fabric (thrift store find) in the mix.

  Once I had all my squares cut out and separated, I began to lay out my pattern.  I used a twin top sheet as my template.

  Finally!  After shuffling these squares around and almost going cross-eyed..I have my pattern!  (leg model is my husband, I like his 'toe-pose')

  In this part, I used sticky notes to keep track of my rows (I worked way too long and hard to lose my pattern now). 

After labeling and neatly stacking each row, I then set them to the side.  I made sure I had my denim needle for my sewing machine and sewing machine oil (can be purchased at JoAnn's, Hobby Lobby) to clean my machine before I get started. Denim could really clog up my machine if it's not clean in the first place.
  At this point, I regret I do not have any pictures to show you the rest but I will do my best to explain.  I sewed each strip with a 1/2 seem (seems on the wrong side).  After sewing each strip length wise, I then sewed the strips together to make the top of the quilt.  I purchased a lightweight batting and a very soft (and adorably cute) fleece fabric for the backing. 
  I must say, I really enjoyed this project and I am very pleased with my quilt!