Originally Posted by Havasuredhat

The rag quilts I have done are 8" or 6" squares that are sewn wrong side together with 1" seams.. The seams are then cut in strips about 1/8" wide and when it is washed, after putting it all together(do not wash before cutting)the seams fray and make a beautiful design. I have made 7 over the last year, for family, they love them. I have also varied the pattern by using a larger square in the middle and arranging the other blocks around it.