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Need advice on Flannel Rag quilt options

Old 02-20-2010, 08:11 PM
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I've used three layers of flannel all cut the same size because I wanted a thicker fringe. It makes a nice warm quilt.
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Old 02-20-2010, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by twistedstitcher
I've used three layers of flannel all cut the same size because I wanted a thicker fringe. It makes a nice warm quilt.
And did you stitch an X?
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Old 02-20-2010, 08:15 PM
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I've used three layers of flannel all cut the same size because I wanted a thicker fringe. It makes a nice warm quilt.
And did you stitch an X?
Yes, I did stitch an X.
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Old 02-21-2010, 04:54 AM
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I have done both and the three layers of flannel was super easy to put together since you can just line them up directly, nothing smaller in the center to try to center. I think the ones I have done with batting are a little puffier on the blocks but they do have less fringes
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Old 02-21-2010, 06:30 AM
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My LQS told me to do it with the three layers of flannel. If you are a little off on the sewing it won't matter because the flannels all get snipped for the seams. No fussing with batting being centered!

I've got all the fabrics.....I'm going to get to that one day....LOL!
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Old 02-21-2010, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MamaBear61
I have done both and the three layers of flannel was super easy to put together since you can just line them up directly, nothing smaller in the center to try to center. I think the ones I have done with batting are a little puffier on the blocks but they do have less fringes
what size of squares did you use.
did you use 1/2 or 3/4 inch seams.
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Old 02-22-2010, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by redrummy
I did mine with just 2 layers of flannel, just sewed the layers together. I did not X mine, and it was nice. after clipping, it frayed beautifully. The mother ( it was a baby blanket) loves it.
I've made alot of rag quilts and the favorites are when I only use 2 layers of flannel or brushed homespun that feels like flannel. I usually cut 4 inch wide strips of various lengths, (keeping 2 of the same size together) and sew together with an 1/2 inch seam allowance. Babies love them. You can make them any size. If I do squares and use batting, I always use cotton batting and X them.
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Old 02-22-2010, 10:12 AM
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Batting isn't usually used when making the rag quilts. If you made the block large enough to catch in the seam, it would also show when you started cutting your seams. And would not fray when it was washed.
Good luck and have fun.
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Old 02-22-2010, 10:34 PM
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I have made about 15 rag quilts and I use batting in between flannel. I know you can also use homespun with batting also. Haven't tried it yet that is on my list of want to do.
I think it gives it more body.
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Old 02-23-2010, 04:38 AM
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I like 3 layers of flannel. Nicer fring and I use a solid for the center piece... I cant see using a nice print pick a solid the accents the quilt. And 3 layers is plenty warm. I have done just two layer of the really good flannel and just right for a throw
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