Thank you for replying.
When I sew the seems together and you have the 4 seems there together which makes a square joined, mine are always too thick. I understand what you mean. I clip after everything is sewn. A friend of mine made fun of me because she said I always make the rag quilts. I had to start somewhere. One friend said rag quilts are too hard. I find them fun and you can get one done in a day. They are very cozy. I never thought of getting the blankets from the thrift stores for batting. I have seen some at the Goodwill. Great idea. I have never seen anyone make a rag quilt and so I have nothing to go by in person. I worry too much when sewing. They say that makes a quilt have charater.
Thanks