rag quilt question
#33
I've only made one so far. I starched the flannel heavily and cut 6 inch squares. I did sew the X and did not use batting. My seam allowances were 1/2 inch. I back-sewed a few stitches at each "intersection" when I was sewing the rows of blocks together and I sewed around the perimeter of the finished quilt twice. It came out nicely, but next time I think I would consider a larger seam allowance. Good luck with yours--they're fun to make!
#34
All the baby rag quilts I've made have been 5 inch squares with solid flannel in between - only stitching was 1/2" seams. I'm too impatient to sew an X on every one. Either way you decide they come out nice looking. Good Luck!
#35
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The pattern I purchased had a five-pointed star to be quilted from edge to edge. I decided this was going to take forever, so I did the X which was much faster, easier. The star was more attractive though.
#39
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I just made a jean rag quilt with 5" blocks with no batting did not use the x used cotton on the back turned out nice. Gave it to my 12yr. old neice for Christmas. I didnt get a good reaction as some of you have talked about.
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