Has anyone made a rag quilt using cotton instead of flannel?
#21
A number of years ago I saw a rug made like this but it was 4 or 5 (I think) layers of fabric stitched to a canvas backing. The squares of fabric were stitched on like a QAYG side by side (close together) and then clipped. It was done in denim and yellow and was very pretty and I remember thinking how durable it would be. Always wanted to but never made one.
#22
If you decide to do it, I'm with the standing not comfortable category, you can also use puff paint. Like they use to decorate t-shirts and stuff. Use according to instructions on back of rug and it really helps with making it non-skid!!
#23
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Seward Alaska
Posts: 319
If you stitch on the diagonal it wil fray we make them all the time using three pieces of material, batting and batting, stitch one half inch apart and only cut the top two pieces of fabric, then wash and bind.
QUOTE=ManiacQuilter2;7280523]I have seen samples in quilt stores but the cotton won't fray like flannel.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=ManiacQuilter2;7280523]I have seen samples in quilt stores but the cotton won't fray like flannel.[/QUOTE]
#25
Marcia in Crowley
#26
Donna
#29
I used the non slip stuff on a throw rug I made from a large piece of upholstery fabric. It didn't eliminate slipping entirely but did keep it from going all over all the time. I had very slick floors at the time.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
DonnaC
Main
9
11-05-2012 08:17 PM
Andrea7
Main
12
05-05-2010 05:50 PM