Recycling Denim

Once I'd cleared some space on my work table I figured that I might as well sort through the pile of old jeans a friend brought in and see what I could do with them.
Most of the time because they're so hard on my scissors and sewing machine I stick to tote bags and small throws that can be used as rugs or quilts.
Today I'm not quite sure so I'll be thinking about that as I cut out the best parts of the fabric and get some of the rest of it out of my way.
What's your favorite thing to do with them?

It's a Wrap!

It's nice to have a few projects completed. I was pretty happy with the way the Sunflower painting and the quilt turned out so I headed back to the house and made this new valance for the dining room. I joked at the time that I was "making space" in there because I used a space patterned fabric to compliment the Star Trek collectors plates that decorate the walls in there. It's amazing what turns up when you're sorting through things and "downsizing " isn't it? Luckily most of the things I've "found" seem to go nicely together. It's also kind of nice to get down to just a few of your favorite things and really enjoy your space.