Some have been asking me about the fraying of this project so I have been doing some research to find the ins and outs on fraying. So I made a collection of a few links for all those wanting to know how to fray, how to do a rag quilt, etc. and there's not alot out there about fraying a Bullseye quilt or fraying within the block.
I did discover that you don't have to snip the fabric perpendicular to the quilt that you can snip at an angle or vertically. My seams are 1/4" from the edge so there won't be much fraying. I believe I instinctively knew to do this as I didn't want a deep ruffle of fluffiness. hahaha. These are small circles so a deep fluff is out of the question. haha.
For all you newbies who may be interested, here are the links and info: (btw, I've made 27 blocks in the past 2 days! That means in 5 days I'll be through with the last 14 4P's if I keep up doing 12 blocks/day. I'll be posting some pics soon as it becomes more lively looking each day I do some! I've put in alot of ISpy which I love and I want to show you some close-ups and also a busy block or two. This may help you when you merge different fabs together so you can see how I do this and using solids with help give the eyes a break from viewing the mishmash of different types of fabrics!
Here's the info:
Here's an article from about.com showing how to clip to fray a rag quilt:
REMEMBER THIS: The wider your seam, the more your quilt will fray and produce the fluffiness you might want.
http://quilting.about.com/od/ragquil...lt_basic_3.htm
Now for some great tips on rag quilts here:
http://www.how-to-quilt.com/articles...g-quilting.php
This excerpt is from ezinearticles:
Completing your rag quilt will take a little patience once all the sewing is complete. To "rag" your quilt pattern, you will need to clip the seams.
Clip straight down the seam (perpendicular to the stitches). You will need to make these cuts about every quarter of an inch. Your hand will get tired! To avoid hand cramps and blisters on your cutting fingers, you might like to use a pair of spring loaded scissors as you complete your rag quilt patterns. Spring loaded scissors automatically pop open after each snip has been made. They also usually are made so they are held on the outside, rather than putting your fingers inside scissor holes. If you don't already have a good, sharp pair, expect to pay $15 or more. If you plan to do much rag quilting in the future, it might be a good investment!
Once you seams are snipped all around your rag quilt, throw it in the washer on a delicate cycle. It's not necessary to add soap, but it's okay if you do choose to do so. After the wash cycle, give your rag quilt a double check to make sure you've snipped all of the seam allowances. If you find a place you've missed, this is the time to add snips. Once you are satisfied with the snipping, toss the quilt into your drier. Once it's dried, your rag quilt will be complete!
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