Fat quarter rag quilt
11-02-2010, 10:28 AM
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Hello! I'm in the process of making rag quilts for Christmas. I have two started--both for boys and so I'm able to use several half yards equally between the two quilts.
I also need to make one "girly" quilt and want to have a similar variety of fabrics. However, I don't want to buy half yards and have too much left over when I don't have any other use for the fabric. I'm sure there must be a pattern using fat quarters that would lend itself to a rag quilt. I am searching and will continue to do so, but thought I'd put the issue before you guys, too. Maybe you've made something with FQs you think would make a good rag quilt? The desired size is (roughly) 50" square or so (doesn't really have to be square). Thanks so much for any suggestions! :)
Edited to add: I know that I could cut small squares from the fat quarter, but I guess I'm looking for a pattern in which I can use bigger pieces and not lose as much fabric to seams. Does that make sense?
I also need to make one "girly" quilt and want to have a similar variety of fabrics. However, I don't want to buy half yards and have too much left over when I don't have any other use for the fabric. I'm sure there must be a pattern using fat quarters that would lend itself to a rag quilt. I am searching and will continue to do so, but thought I'd put the issue before you guys, too. Maybe you've made something with FQs you think would make a good rag quilt? The desired size is (roughly) 50" square or so (doesn't really have to be square). Thanks so much for any suggestions! :)
Edited to add: I know that I could cut small squares from the fat quarter, but I guess I'm looking for a pattern in which I can use bigger pieces and not lose as much fabric to seams. Does that make sense?
11-02-2010, 10:56 AM
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You can cut four 8 1/2 inch squares from a fat quarter with not too much left over. If you use inch seams you would need 6 or 7 squares across and down to be around 50 inches.
I just put 7 homespum fat quarters up for sale that are girly colors if you're interested.
I just put 7 homespum fat quarters up for sale that are girly colors if you're interested.
11-02-2010, 11:29 AM
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Duh...I feel like a moron. The old brain is not fully engaged today. I wasn't thinking bigger than getting six inch squares! Thanks so much for doing some math for me.
Your FQ's look very nice! However, this little girl has specifically requested blues and greens. Thanks again for your help.
Your FQ's look very nice! However, this little girl has specifically requested blues and greens. Thanks again for your help.
11-02-2010, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mollymct
Duh...I feel like a moron. The old brain is not fully engaged today. I wasn't thinking bigger than getting six inch squares! Thanks so much for doing some math for me.
Your FQ's look very nice! However, this little girl has specifically requested blues and greens. Thanks again for your help.
Your FQ's look very nice! However, this little girl has specifically requested blues and greens. Thanks again for your help.
Oh well, some little girls aren't very pink. LOL
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