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07-27-2011, 06:40 AM

#11

Amythyst02

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What ever you do, it should be fun and relaxing, not cause you stress. If you enjoy doing rag quilts then do them! The heck with what anyone else thinks.

07-27-2011, 06:42 AM

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isnthatodd

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I only do what I think I will enjoy and I don't care what others think. I have tried new things, some I liked and some I didn't, but it was my choice!!!

So do what is fun and comfortable for you and don't worry about what others can do or what you think you ought to be doing.

07-27-2011, 06:45 AM

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babyboomerquilter

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Love rag quilts! I also started out making them and then just ventured on to other kinds.Do whats stress free for you and enjoy!

07-27-2011, 06:49 AM

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BrendaK

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babyboomerquilter, that has got to be one of the cutest dogs that I have ever seen. Must be hard not to just squeeze him. BrendaK

07-27-2011, 07:39 AM

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Jingle

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Like everyone else has said, do whatever you like. You will know when you are ready to try something else. Read all you can on what quilts please you and you will have an easier time.

07-27-2011, 08:11 AM

#16

ragqueen03

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Originally Posted by sewmuchmore

I started out with doing rag quilting and with help from everyone here it has helped me to get out of my comfort zone. My quilts are not great but with each one I get better.I enjoy learning from my mistakes. LOL Well maybe enjoy is not the right word, but I am learning a lot and I do enjoy that part. :XD:

i agree totally!!!!!

07-27-2011, 08:13 AM

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LeslieFrost

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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?

Absolutely nothing wrong with that! You go Girl!

07-27-2011, 08:28 AM

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Lorettan

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Originally Posted by LeslieFrost

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorettan

Absolutely nothing wrong with that! You go Girl!

Thank you!

07-27-2011, 08:32 AM

#19

grayma

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I have thought about making a rag quilt, but it seems so difficult. I might try one someday.

07-27-2011, 08:37 AM

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Lorettan

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Originally Posted by grayma

I have thought about making a rag quilt, but it seems so difficult. I might try one someday.

Oh my goodness no! Take two squares, rectagles...whatever you like...wrong sides together with some batting sandwiched in between and sew an " X ". Going from one corner to an opposite corner. Then when all your blocks are done...arrange how you like and sew them all together. No border/binding required. Just sew around the outside about 1/2 inch. Then your gonna clip all your seems. Wash and dry and your done! Let me know if i could be of any more help.