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MamaYitu 06-01-2011 11:53 AM

I am making a rag quilt out of cotton fabric. My question is how you sew the "innersections" of the seams when you are sewing the rows together? Do you lay one set of seam allowances one way and the next one at the "innersection" the opposite way? Does anyone understand my question????

dungeonquilter 06-01-2011 11:57 AM

I usually press the seams open for rag quilts. Then I just match the seam lines.

bakermom 06-01-2011 12:08 PM

I have done it both ways, but think it is easier to sew thru the flat seams. It shouldn't really make a diference since you have the same amount of fabric but it works better for me.
Also, save your hands and invest in rag scissors.

quilticing 06-01-2011 01:04 PM

I've sewn up to the intersection and then start on the other side, flipping the seam allowance out of the way, with a couple back stitches at start and end.

ckcowl 06-01-2011 03:45 PM

i open my seams and match intersections- less bulk to stitch through

ann31039 06-01-2011 04:24 PM

i want to make one, but i'm thinking i may wait till i can afford the accuquilt die. i really dont like cutting with scissors

Damienvon3 06-01-2011 04:31 PM

Not to steal your post; however, I will be following along.

Who makes the best rag quilt scissors? the only ones that come up on Ebay are Fiskars...

dungeonquilter 06-02-2011 04:30 AM


Originally Posted by Damienvon3
Not to steal your post; however, I will be following along.

Who makes the best rag quilt scissors? the only ones that come up on Ebay are Fiskars...

I own a small pair of Fiskars (with the spring) and really like them for rag quilting.


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