You can hoop sticky stabilizer, peel off the top paper, and stick your quilt square to it to embroider. It would be a lot of rehooping for a whole quilt, but it isn't difficult to do.

I haven't made a rag quilt yet. I think the batting would make it too warm. If I used three layers I think the X would help hold the layers together and make handling much easier.

Sadie

If I do embroider on the 3 layers (all flannel) do I need to use a stabilzer at at or do you think I should just embroider on 2 layers (top & middle) then add the backing piece so the embroidery doesn't show through. Would I have to use a stabilizer with the 2 layers?

Mindy

I have cut out 5 inch denim squares and worn chamois shirt squares - I'm thinking that might be heavy enough?

I made a rag quilt and used cotton for the front and 2 layers of flannel. Didn't put the X on it as all 3 layers were the same size. It is plenty warm enough!

I'm not a fan of rag quilts for babies. They love to put everything in their mouth and the strings make me shudder. JMHO

piney

I agree with Piney - no rag quilts for babies... But, I've done several rag quilts. Yes, you cut the batting smaller than the rest based on the seam size you're using. You don't want that white batting showing in the rag part. You can embroider each square but that will get pretty busy. You can do the "X's" fairly quickly on some and embroider on some. You wouldn't need any batting or cross stitching if you use flannel or even an old blanket as the filling. The X is strictly to keep the batting flat during washings. Hope that helps.