need help with rag flannel quilt
 

how many layers should I make each square of flannel?

Never having made one, but on "the list" I would think top, back and batting. If my flannel was very thin 2 layers wouldn't hurt. Good luck.

I usually use a layer of flannel, batting inside, then the other layer of flannel. (The batting is cut smaller than the flannel).

I do the same.

3 layers with what ever you choose. Top/bottom flannel with a center layer of batting like warm & natural gives your raggy quilt a ( meatier) thicker, softer feel. A center layer of flannel gives a fairly flat soft, lightweight quilt with nice chenille edges.

Want yet another opinion? I make 3 layers of flannel, all the same size - sometimes I mix in corduroy for top or bottom - and then sew together without batting (the center layer of flannel takes its place). You don't have to quilt X's through the squares, you don't have to be sure the batting is just in the center and not coming out to the edges. Also you get 3 layers to rag, which gives more fluff for the ragging.

I like to use batting in the middle. It is an easy way to use up the scraps since squares can be any size.

this is the one I was thinking about doing with 3 layers of flannel
thank you for all the suggestions

Many different ways, depends on how warm/heavy you want. I've made several, and only use 2 layers of flannel, or 1 of cotton, other of flannel, and one I made with minkee one side, flannel other side.

There really aren't any rules. I just use two layers with no batting.