Originally Posted by
mpeters1200
This was a great thread! I've been intimidated a great deal about rag quilts and I finally want to do one. I'm looking at a pattern that's half denim and half flannel. With the size I'm cutting, 6.5" squares and a 1 inch seam, the blocks are 5.5 inches finished and I will not include batting since it's denim and flannel, but I don't think I'll have to sew the X either. I hope it turns out nice. I love picking up new tricks and such on techniques I haven't done yet, in case I do them, I'll have more notes.
Hi. "It seams" like a 6.5 square with a 1 inch seam yields a 4.5" block lol assuming 1inch on all four sides. Either make your square 7.5 or use a 1/2" seam. Personally I prefer and use only the one inch seam. It curls up nicely and is easier to clip. Denim and flannel will be plenty heavy w/o the middle layer. One thing about denim is it comes in weights. I never thought abouT it til I made a denim qayg and noticed the weights on the bolt labels. I used a 6 oz. for my qayg an it was plenty heavy, but if I was making a garment I might go with something a little sturdier such as a 10 oz, which does cost a bit more. Have fun.