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Old 03-12-2013, 06:21 PM
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I have seen flannel rag quilts having nice fluffy edges. Obviously, this flannel quilt did not meet my expectations despite using high end flannel. The edges are sewn 1/2 inch rather than 1/4 inch.
Do I need to sew 3/4 inch for fluffy? Thanks
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Old 03-12-2013, 06:28 PM
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I too used high end flannel for a baby quilt I made.......... I too was unhappy with the results. I had also made one with cheep flannel and was much happier with the results. Seems the cheep flannel fluffed much nicer.
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I had to wash mine twice before I got the fluffy's Make sure you take it to a laundry mat for the first couple of washing, it makes a real mess in your washer, all those little strings. Pretty, I like your colors.
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I made one with 1" seam allowance and washed it like 5 or 6 times. Came out very nice. Still treasure it. It was the first one for my son.
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Larger seams will help. It's nice quilt!
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Your quilt is very pretty! I've never made one but I'm sure they are right that the more it is washed the fluffier it will get.
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Pretty quilt. I used 1" seams when I made a flannel rag quilt.
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Old 03-13-2013, 05:51 AM
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If you want it to rag more, take a spray bottle with water and a scrub brush. Spray the seams (the ones sticking up) and then work your scrub brush back and forth.

Unlike what we normally want, in this case cheaper fabric with a looser weave will rag (fray) easier.
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Very pretty, Have not made one yet.
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yes larger seams and it takes a few washings to really rag nicely
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