Batting in rag quilt

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09-19-2018, 07:50 AM

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ArlaJo

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Rainbowzebra, I did my Avatar the same way you did. And yes, clip as you go!

09-19-2018, 12:19 PM

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Jordan

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I am cutting denim jeans up to make a rag quilt and have been told that if I put batting in, it would be too heavy and I feel that no batting is a good idea. I think I will just use 2 squares of flannel. I got a lot of advice and there were many ideas on rag quilts so I think you probably can do whatever you are comfortable with. BTW-congratulations on your new family member coming soon.

10-19-2018, 08:36 AM

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WesternWilson

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When rag quilts first became popular, Osnaberg (a soft woven thick-ish cotton fabric) was used as the batting layer. It frayed nicely and was inexpensive. I think you can still get it at fabric.com

10-19-2018, 09:31 AM

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elnan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WesternWilson

Years ago when rag quilts first were popular, the instructions were to use a soft, cotton, open weave fabric that I now cannot remember the name of! I think it started with an "a"?? It was off white and you could buy yardage. It frayed nicely, did not add a lot of weight.

Can anyone remember what it was called?

Are we speaking of Osnaburg, or a similar word, a loose weave fabric? I have only seen it in white or off-white. It is often used in the faux chenille.