Monday, 24 May 2010

A Patchwork Story


Years ago, I decided to make patchwork quilts out of old jeans for my two sons' beds. I thought I had plenty of outgrown jeans but it is surprising how many pairs you need for a quilt.  I was beginning to mooch round charity shops! Anyway, various friends donated to the cause so I made a start.
One day I was stitching away and there was a knock on the door from a  man asking to use the phone because his car had broken down.  (Pre mobile phone days)
We had a cup of tea while he waited for the AA and he asked about the dozens of denim triangles and  remains of jeans all over the place so I showed him my quilt.
Eventually his car was fixed and off he went.  
The next day, I found a bag full of old jeans on my doorstep.

This is one of the quilts I was making.

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