SuziC

I have seen a lot of those lately. Are they really hard to make?

clem55

Would someone please describe "homespun" to me?

angelwatcher

I've taught a few rag quilt classes, homespun fabrics that are woven, fray the best, flannel, next best, cotton, next. I haven't tried denim, but others say it frays and looks good too, with a flannel back.

angelwatcher

Homespun is usually plaid or striped fabric that looks the same on both sides, or good two sided, like batiks. They are woven fabrics versus printed which is good one side. There is also brushed homespun which feels like flannel on one side and regular homespun on the other.
Hope this helps.

littlehud

Remember how well our denim jeans frayed on the hems. It was a 60's fashions statement.

grammyp

I have made several denim rag quilts and they are great. They are heavy and warm, so I don't use any batting in them.

beverly

Candace

What about wool that has been preshrunk? Anyone try this?

montanablu

I can't picture wool in a rag quilt. It wouldn't really fray. Denim does work great, homespuns are my fav just because they tend to lend themselves so well to the casual look. When using denim be sure to avoid any that has poly or stretchiness to it. They won't fray near as well (if at all, depending) as your other denims.

montanablu

And now it's hems/holes/pockets/butts with frayed edges!! Will that trend EVER go away??!

Candace

I was wondering about that. I do have a ton of denim and some flannel so I'll use that. I don't really care for homespun, but I do have some. And it would be a good way to use it and get it out of my stash:>