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purplepamela 07-28-2011 01:34 PM

Make rag quilts if that makes you happy. I started out making baby quilts out of panels and rag quilts. Then i added string quilts, now i make all kinds of quilts. But i still make rag quilts because my family loves them and you can relieve a lot of stress while you are snipping...Lol.

Do what you enjoy. Life is too short not to be happy.

Happy quilting.
Pamela

lynnsim 07-28-2011 01:56 PM

I'm back to doing traditional quilting, but did raggy quilting for a couple of years. I still love them, because when you're finished, you're finished! So, if that is what you want to do, then do so.

ging10ging 07-28-2011 05:07 PM

Everyone is good at something and if rag quilts if for you then go for it you may even come up with some new look. Relax and be happy. Sue

newbiequilter 07-28-2011 06:34 PM


Originally Posted by Lorettan
so i tried patchwork...not good.i even tried half square triangles and it just didn't come out right.. i just don't get it. it's very frustrating. i think i really need to stick with what i enjoy..rag quilting with just solid shapes...squares, rectangles.so i thought, i guess it's ok if i rag quilt exclusively....what's wrong with that?

Definitely no problem with that - probably 80% of my quilts are rag quilts. I love them.

owlvamp 07-28-2011 08:04 PM

Love rag quilts! I have made 2 so far and I really like doing them too.

JCL in FL 07-28-2011 10:05 PM

Rag quilts are wonderful. Do what you enjoy making. If you get bored, try something different for a while but if you love rag quilts that is what you should make.

MJONW 07-29-2011 04:06 AM

Sounds good! I have the same issue! I have tho, as of a couple of days ago bagun to try to piece a double wedding ring quilt for my nephew and fiancee' wedding present I hope I can have the patience it takes... My Grandma would be proud! She made one for each of us! Happy quilting!
Mary Jo.

Annaleehunter 07-29-2011 07:54 PM

I love making rag quilts!! Do what feels comfortable. My children love their rag quilts!

Marshalea 08-02-2011 08:55 PM

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Sorry I have taken so long to respond. I have been doing inventory at work. I have found applique to work real well on the rag quilts. I choose my patterns from several sources. I browse on line for pictures or words (I like to personalize the baby quilts) or I will use a quilt templet for the design. To apply I can use a fusible stabilizer, then just apply with a zig zag stitch around the edge. You can stitch in about half a inch from the edge on some designs and clip it like the rest. Here is one I helped my granddaughters make for there mom...

Lorettan 08-03-2011 02:56 AM


Originally Posted by Marshalea
Sorry I have taken so long to respond. I have been doing inventory at work. I have found applique to work real well on the rag quilts. I choose my patterns from several sources. I browse on line for pictures or words (I like to personalize the baby quilts) or I will use a quilt templet for the design. To apply I can use a fusible stabilizer, then just apply with a zig zag stitch around the edge. You can stitch in about half a inch from the edge on some designs and clip it like the rest. Here is one I helped my granddaughters make for there mom...

awesome! yes, thats what i plan on doing next!


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