jackiemc

I recently made a rag quilt using 8 inch squares. Can I make a rag quilt using a split rail pattern or a different pattern. Or is it too difficult.

nycquilter

of course you can. Instead of cutting squares, cut the shape you want. The construction is the same. You have the option of making each rail independently, then sewing them together, or sewing the rails for each block together, then adding the backing and middle. I did a double Irish chain raggy quilt. I constructed the blocks, then sewed them to the batting and backing. It worked beautifully.

QuiltnNan

here's one with more complicated blocks
http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...73-391193.html

here's one with 4 patches alternating with squares
http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...73-391178.html

and here's santa
http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...73-391180.html

leatheflea

If you like rag quilts here a blog dedicated to nothing but ragging. http://ragitupquilts.blogspot.com/ she has some links on the right hand side of her blog for tips on rag quilting.

rwquilts

Ditto what others have said. It's really fun to mix it up and try different things. Good luck!

GrannieAnnie

Use ANY pieced block that suits you------------as long as you can make seams on the right side deep enough to clip. Basically anything you want as long as you have the patience to nip the seams.

Oh, my Fiskars rag nipper came yesterday, but I've not tried it yet.

GrannieAnnie

And it never occurred to me to look right here! Thanks for the mental jog!

I see a rag Christmas tree in my future. I see a big rag star for my bed too!

owlvamp

I love rag quilts!