rag quilt question
#61
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Thank you everyone for your input on this thread. I have bought some flannel to make rag quilts but haven't made any yet. All of your input is very helpful! What a lot of wonderful advice we get on this quilting board! You ladies are all the very best!
#62
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Hi!
I don' use the X... And I love making rag quilts!
Susan
My flannels just came in from Hancock, so I am ready to do my rag quilt. My questions...I watched 2 tutes about rag quilt, one from missouri star who first stitched an "X" across the blocks, the other did not due this, which is best? 2nd.. Neither person used batting, is this the norm?
Thank you!
David
Thank you!
David
I don' use the X... And I love making rag quilts!
Susan
#63
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I do the x just to have extra support. Most of these are made for kids and will have many washings. You can also embroider a design in the middle, even an outline of a design will work, then I sew around all of the edges. I use the Accuquilt cutter to cut my blocks and keep alot of them made a head so when an unexpected baby gift is needed I can pull them from the box and sew them together.
#65
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I don't think it is recommended to sew through the rubbery decals. It seems most people avoid that when making a t-shirt quilt and then quilting it. You can sew an outline around the decal if you are making a rag quilt with these shirts. I think a 10 inch block will need to be stabilized with some stitching.
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I also have a question please. I am new to the thread, hello. I just finished a beautiful rag quilt as a gift. I am now about to cry because I used flannels (which I have done on my last three quilts) and I am having trouble with excessive "fuzz balls" all over both sides. I can usually get them off with a lint roller without issue, but these almost seem like they have to be shaved off. We are leaving for our family reunion on Friday and I am so upset I don't know what to do. Can someone please help? (And Im sorry, but I can't figure out how to upload a photo small) :-(
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I also have a question please. I am new to the thread, hello. I just finished a beautiful rag quilt as a gift. I am now about to cry because I used flannels (which I have done on my last three quilts) and I am having trouble with excessive "fuzz balls" all over both sides. I can usually get them off with a lint roller without issue, but these almost seem like they have to be shaved off. We are leaving for our family reunion on Friday and I am so upset I don't know what to do. Can someone please help? (And Im sorry, but I can't figure out how to upload a photo small) :-(
#70
I also have a question please. I am new to the thread, hello. I just finished a beautiful rag quilt as a gift. I am now about to cry because I used flannels (which I have done on my last three quilts) and I am having trouble with excessive "fuzz balls" all over both sides. I can usually get them off with a lint roller without issue, but these almost seem like they have to be shaved off. We are leaving for our family reunion on Friday and I am so upset I don't know what to do. Can someone please help? (And Im sorry, but I can't figure out how to upload a photo small) :-(
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