Originally Posted by
seaside quilter
Thank you all for your input. I will use 1/2" seam allowance throughout. I think if it turns out to be approx 63x80 per Sewnoma's suggestion, I'll be happy. I'd love to see pictures of YOUR strip rag quilts! Have a great day, all.
As the other posters said, with a rag quilt, you probably want to use 1/2 inch seams. Sewnoma's estimate was using quarter inch seam, or 4.5" strips. With half an inch seams, and 4" strips, you are going to wind up with something closer to 56 inches wide.