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11-01-2010, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Holice
In your initial post asking for information about fabric for rag quilts you ended with a "Thanks ladies"
There are a number of gentlemen on here..........so.........
There are a number of gentlemen on here..........so.........
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11-03-2010, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by justme2
I did wash mine at home, but some ppl prefer to do it in a commercial washer. Didn't have any problem. I opened the dryer door to clean the lint trap,oodles of times & only put it in dryer alone.
Yes, that's why I Xed my blocks, so once sewn together, you clip seams, wash & all done.Use a nice softener & they'll be loved for sure.
Yes, that's why I Xed my blocks, so once sewn together, you clip seams, wash & all done.Use a nice softener & they'll be loved for sure.
Originally Posted by Japonica
Thanks Pat,
I originally planned on only make the seams 1/2" but I think I will go to 1". I bought more than enough fabric. And if the bigger seams fluff up more, than great. I can launder it at home though right? Your input has been wonderful. This is just a great board.
I originally planned on only make the seams 1/2" but I think I will go to 1". I bought more than enough fabric. And if the bigger seams fluff up more, than great. I can launder it at home though right? Your input has been wonderful. This is just a great board.
So, just to make sure on everything, I cut out all my blocks, sew the individual blocks together, (flannel, batting, flannel) Then I sew rows, then sew all the rows together correct?
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11-03-2010, 03:00 AM
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You have it right. Just one thing....some ppl prefer to sew blocks of squares, then sew the blocks together. Don't make it more complicated than it is. Whatever works best for you is the way to go.
The clip clip clip takes longer than making blocks LOL
The clip clip clip takes longer than making blocks LOL
11-03-2010, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by justme2
You have it right. Just one thing....some ppl prefer to sew blocks of squares, then sew the blocks together. Don't make it more complicated than it is. Whatever works best for you is the way to go.
The clip clip clip takes longer than making blocks LOL
The clip clip clip takes longer than making blocks LOL
11-03-2010, 03:50 AM
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Originally Posted by dasmith2
When I made rag quilts, I used a layer of flannel for the batting, and just made it the same size as the front and back. It was nice and easy to cut all the same size squares
11-04-2010, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by justme2
Hi.I've made 4-5 flannel rag quilts for kids & Grkids with Joanns flannel..I use a print sq in a checkerboard pattern, with plain sqs.No batting.I cut 8-10" sqs,using at least 1 1/2" seams thru out.2" is good too...the raggy shows up better when you have wider seams.You can sew an X on the blocks...or anything you like. On some of mine,I made free hand hearts.Don't wash the flannel before using. Sew the front sqa together in rows or blocks, then sew it all together.
Invest in a pair of soft handled,spring loaded scissors.Clip all seams...being careful not to clip into seam lines.
Most ppl wash/dry in a laundry mat machine. When drying, open several times to collect lint.Shake well & fold. All done !
BTW, these are the 1st quilts used when it's cold outside. Soft,warm & cuddly.
Ok, so, I just got from Joanns and I have like 40 yds of fabric for a few quilts and pillow cases to match. I'm getting brave!!! Thank you all so much for the input. I plan on just using 2 layers of flannel and no batting. If I sew an X across each quare before assembling, will this make it soft and fluffy enough or should I invest in the batting? If so, can I use polyester instead of investin in cotton batting? Once again, thanks ladies.
Invest in a pair of soft handled,spring loaded scissors.Clip all seams...being careful not to clip into seam lines.
Most ppl wash/dry in a laundry mat machine. When drying, open several times to collect lint.Shake well & fold. All done !
BTW, these are the 1st quilts used when it's cold outside. Soft,warm & cuddly.
Ok, so, I just got from Joanns and I have like 40 yds of fabric for a few quilts and pillow cases to match. I'm getting brave!!! Thank you all so much for the input. I plan on just using 2 layers of flannel and no batting. If I sew an X across each quare before assembling, will this make it soft and fluffy enough or should I invest in the batting? If so, can I use polyester instead of investin in cotton batting? Once again, thanks ladies.
I am going to make twin size quilts. How do you etermine the size for a twin bed. I have red that both the length and width have to be divisible by the same number therefore, that would give you the block size. I was going to make the quilt 63 x 84 which means I would have to make my blocks 7 inches. I was going to make the blocks nine inches to allow for a one inch seam all around. But I took a measure and put it on my queen size bed and the 63 x 84 was about the size of the queen. Seemed awfully big to me for a child. Any suggestions???? In other words help!!!!!!!!
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