Raggy Quilt Question
04-24-2011, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GirlieWhirlie
I just made a rag quilt out of flannel. I would think you would need backing just for the raggy effect on the front. I wouldn't think just two fabrics together would produce much rag.
Back layout, Mom's denim-raggy-quilt-in-progress
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Close up on some fabric squares
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04-25-2011, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AliKat
I use more than a 1/2" seam allowance for the edges.
Yes, you do miss a small hunk out of the corners but when you sew the blocks together it isn't really noticed. It is only seen at the outer corners of the quilt.
Personally, I love my flannel raggedy quilt. I did use warm & natural batting, but could have omitted it if I wanted. I live in Phoenix, AZ and love that it is so soft and cuddly.
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Yes, you do miss a small hunk out of the corners but when you sew the blocks together it isn't really noticed. It is only seen at the outer corners of the quilt.
Personally, I love my flannel raggedy quilt. I did use warm & natural batting, but could have omitted it if I wanted. I live in Phoenix, AZ and love that it is so soft and cuddly.
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04-25-2011, 04:06 PM
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I thought you weren't going to use a backing. Did you change your mind? I think it will rag much better this way. Which side is going to be ragged? It will be pretty either way. I make mine with 2-3 layers of flannel, sew 1" seams, don't bother with x-ing through the squares unless they're really large. I also rag the edges after sewing a line of stay stitching.
When you do the ragging, get some spring loaded scissors. I makes a huge difference - your hands will thank you for them.
When you do the ragging, get some spring loaded scissors. I makes a huge difference - your hands will thank you for them.
04-25-2011, 04:14 PM
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On my corners I snip diagonally on them, all around the whole corner then go back to straight snips when I get to the edges. I do not snip until I have the whole quilt put together and then I love to sit on my swing and snip snip snip.
04-26-2011, 10:50 PM
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All the feedback convinced me to go ahead and get some fabric for the backing. It'll be more pretty that way and will make more sense, since I have been wanting to include some squares with back pockets. The raggy side will the denim side. With the fabric on the back coming through on the front, it should be really pretty.
Dunster - I already have two pair of spring-loaded scissors; one large and one "micro" set. My squares are 8x8, but I am only doing the single layer of backing - the denim and single flannel squares so be plenty warm for mom. =)
Dunster - I already have two pair of spring-loaded scissors; one large and one "micro" set. My squares are 8x8, but I am only doing the single layer of backing - the denim and single flannel squares so be plenty warm for mom. =)
05-11-2011, 08:50 PM
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I have finished my mom's quilt! Here are some pics. =)
All sewn together, but pre-snipping
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Snipping away - it generated lots and LOTS of lint
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Done and washed. I added a bunch of butterfly patches and the roses seen here
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Finished Denim Quilt
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Detail of Denim Quilt
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I'm pleased with the outcome of my first raggy quilt
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05-12-2011, 07:10 AM
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Thanks, Jane. It's still linting everywhere even after the first wash & dry. I'll run it again before I mail it off. $2.50 per wash is steep, but not killing the machines at home is worth it!
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