I have all my flannel fat quarters and yardage set aside to make a rag quilt (or two-I found a lot of flannel). I'm not sure if I want 2 or 3 layers-what do you think? with 3 I almost hate to "hide" some of the fabric in between but will 2 be enough for a decently warm quilt? I'll only be using it indoors, I think, and we keep it about 71 F in here during the winter.

I'm getting ready to do one and I'm going to use 3 layers of fabric.

I usually use 3 as the middle layer adds a nice splash of color to the top when you snip it. I like to use the "ugly" flannel in the middle since you don't see it. Or I use something in a color that complements the other colors.

I think 2 layers would be fine if you don't want it to be as heavy. 3 layers gets very, very heavy when it is lap quilt size.

I use three.

Good question, gale. I wonder too. Some people use batting in the middle, but I understand that is VERY warm. (The batting doesn't come up the sides to show; it's just sewn inside.)

I do mine with batting in the middle that doesn't show. It's a great way to use batting scraps. That being said, my 3 layer rag quilt is very heavy and warm.

I use 3 layers. The middle layer is either warm and natural or white flannel.

The first one I made I did add batting to the middle. VERY warm quilt. Whati do now is three layers of fabric. I use my odd pieces of flannel for the middle layer.

I use 3 layers, the middle layer being white flannel, or you can use a solid color flannel that accents your prints.

I have made well over 50 ragged flannel quilts and always use just 2 layers. Everyone says they are plenty warm and heavy enough.

The first rag quilt I made using three layers. Since then, especially for children, I only use two layers due to the weight. They are plenty warm.

On the ones I made, I used three layers of flannel.

Thanks everyone. I think I will stick with 2 layers then-and that way I can probably make two of them at least.

I wonder how it would be to use flannel for the outsides and use muslin for the inside.

When I make rag quilts I use Osnaburg in the middle. It makes the nicest "ruffly" look to the ragged seams.

Here's another question. The first wash-does it put a lot of lint into the washing machine? Our washer has a lousy lint filter BUT I would love a new one. ;)

I didn't notice lint in the washer, but it sure is/was in the dryer...so I assume it does.