Also when I took a class on rag quilts, we snipped the edges up close to the seams, being careful not to clip the seam, about every half inch or so. It will help with the ragging process. Our seams were made at least a half inch too. AND the first time washed, it really leaves the little pieces in you washer and dryer, so be careful not to plug you washer. I actually took mine to the laundry mat for that first washing and drying, lol.