Thank you everyone for your input on this thread. I have bought some flannel to make rag quilts but haven't made any yet. All of your input is very helpful! What a lot of wonderful advice we get on this quilting board! You ladies are all the very best!

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I don' use the X... And I love making rag quilts!

Susan

I do the x just to have extra support. Most of these are made for kids and will have many washings. You can also embroider a design in the middle, even an outline of a design will work, then I sew around all of the edges. I use the Accuquilt cutter to cut my blocks and keep alot of them made a head so when an unexpected baby gift is needed I can pull them from the box and sew them together.

how do I make an X on my 10 in square if it is all rubbery decals. The needle has to be forced and it looks awful. I am using old high scholl sweat shirts from hockey and football, etc. The decals are all rubber and thick.

I don't think it is recommended to sew through the rubbery decals. It seems most people avoid that when making a t-shirt quilt and then quilting it. You can sew an outline around the decal if you are making a rag quilt with these shirts. I think a 10 inch block will need to be stabilized with some stitching.

I sew the X and use muslin on the back and batting in the middle.

I also have a question please. I am new to the thread, hello. I just finished a beautiful rag quilt as a gift. I am now about to cry because I used flannels (which I have done on my last three quilts) and I am having trouble with excessive "fuzz balls" all over both sides. I can usually get them off with a lint roller without issue, but these almost seem like they have to be shaved off. We are leaving for our family reunion on Friday and I am so upset I don't know what to do. Can someone please help? (And Im sorry, but I can't figure out how to upload a photo small) :-( https://www.quiltingboard.com/webkit...2F/unknown.jpghttps://www.quiltingboard.com/webkit...2F/unknown.jpg

David, I don't use batting. Flannel is warm and with both sides flannel they are super cozy and warm. I didn't do the X- not sure what that is about.

You can shave them off using a shaver designed to get fuzz balls off sweaters. Amazon sells them; don't know if Joann fabrics has them or not.

i'm sorry this happened. if you can't find the shaver Prism suggested... i have used a shaver for hair, but have been very careful not to dip it too far towards the fabric. good luck!