Thank you all for responding. I will definitely cut the batting to just fit inside the seam on the next rag quilt. If it works for all of you, then it works for me!

i've done it both ways, caught in the seam and small enough for just the center, i like it better when i catch it in the seam it seems like it helps the (raggy-ness) fluff more, but it might not make any difference. I say make them the way you want there is no right or wrong, if it works it's ok.

I don't use batting either, baby quilts are 2 layers of flannel, jeans quilts- denim with flannel baking. They are heavy enough without batting!

I have made several rag quilts and if the outer squares are 8" cut batting 6" and center between. I sew an X across which secures the batting and makes for a better rag effect. If 10" squares cut batting 8" and so on. Hope this helps you out. I have a friend who takes her rag quilt everywhere she goes overnight, like an adult blanky. LOL :lol:

Thanks for the information SewKrazy1 I have not heard of any adult so far who needs their rag quilt for a "blankie", but I sure have teenaged grandchildren who are seldom seen without theirs, especially in the cooler weather.

How very cute. My granddaughter used jean material and didn't use batting or flannel.

I've made 12 of these quilts. I cut the flannel 10x10 and the batting 8x8. I would put 7 rows of 6 blocks and that made a good size "cuddle up on the couch" quilt.

dglvr......that doggie quilt is wonderful....did you make that up or have a pattern? Is it just on TOP of the background fabric? Soooo cute.

I have made a dozen rag quilts for a fast project - usually for baby showers at work. I cut 8" squares of flannel and use flannel for all 3 layers. No batting, no "X" sewing each square. Very fast & easy and I've had remarks about them holding up well after several washes.

I cut my batting 1 in. smaller than my flannel and used a 1/2 in. seam. The X held the batting with no problem. I love making rag quilts. I bought a pillow that had a cover with rag seams. I plan to duplicate it, but just haven't done it yet.