Rag quilt help
 

I am getting ready to help a friend make a rag quilt for her queen size bed. I have only made baby sized rag quilts with flannel. We will be using homespun fabrics. Any input will be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks!!!!

You might think about the size of your squares for doing a larger quilt. I did a lap quilt using 6" size squares (5" finished squares). You might consider larger squares when that will mean less blocks to stitch together. Have you decided if you are going to use batting or not?? Just something to think about. Don't know how the homespun will shag and curl. Good Luck.

Get some really good spring loaded snips - as it will take quite a lot of time to rag the seams. Otherwise - have fun.

Cheers, K

I have used homespun fabric in a rag quilt and it rags wonderfully. I would cut large blocks, say 10 inches, sew with a 1/2 seam, use batting, sew an X in each block.

Thank you all so much!!!! Already have the snips!!!! We had been debating whether to use batting or not, so thanks for that recommendation!!!! And I was concerned as to whether 1/2 inch seams would be enough for ragging! You all are terrific!!!

You can add batting if you want, but rag quilts tend to be heavy, so keep that in mind!

If you use batting, cut those squares 1" smaller than the fabric squares if you use a 1/2" seam allowance. Or, if you want a lighter quilt, use flannel in place of the batting and cut it the same size as the fabric squares.

I've done several rag quilts.....the homespun fabric is def. lighter the flannel. I used W&N with all my quilts, rag or not. A 1/2" seam is perfect for homespun, and they rag great.

if you are a bit obsessive-compulsive, stitching each seam twice can be a good thing.