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I'm wanting to make a rug for under my kitchen sink and would like to make it like a rag quilt. Has anyone used cotton for the top and backing with a layer of batting in the middle? If so, how did it turn out and what advice would you give for doing this?
I have seen samples in quilt stores but the cotton won't fray like flannel.
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I made a couple out of cotton and liked how they turned out. They were gifts several years ago so I don't know how the fraying looked over the long run. I suppose you could make the clips closer together to get more fraying.
You must use a woven cotton that will fray.
Thank you for the replies. QuiltsRfun, I was wondering about making the clips closer together. Also thought I might use my pinking blade on the squares, maybe that would help, or at least make a pretty edge.
I suppose you have cotton that you wish to use up, but I hear homespun works like flannel.
My very first quilt, which can be seen in my avatar is a rag quit made from homespun. My daughter has been using it exclusively for 6 years. It frayed beautifully and is still holding up. 😊Originally Posted by tranum
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Wouldn't the lumps of the frayed seams be bothersome when you're standing at the sink? I think I might end up tripping over it.
I echo thimblebug's thought--I'd be afraid of tripping on it.
Quilter's flannel is usually made of cotton, so if you want a cotton quilt you could still use flannel. I've used corduroy in rag quilts (mixed with flannel) and have seen many made with homespun, which frays well. But I tend to agree with thimblebug that a rag quilt might not be comfortable to stand on, and it might also slide around easily, which could cause someone to fall. I have a couple of quilts that I made from heavier fabric samples (the kind you might use for upholstery) and I use them as throw rugs, but not in high traffic areas.
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