Ticking for a rag quilt

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01-13-2013, 11:37 AM

DogHouseMom

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Ticking for a rag quilt

I purchased some ticking to re-fit my pillows (the feathers keep "leaking"). I had it on my cutting table and I was looking at how the edges frayed after washing. A thought occurred to me that this would make a great rag quilt ... the fraying is soooo soft and fuzzy and the fabric is so heavy.

I think I'm going to get more in different colors and see if I can make a rag quilt out of it!!

01-13-2013, 11:58 AM

Tartan

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Sounds like a plan! It will be soft,fuzzy and wear like iron.

01-13-2013, 12:09 PM

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Okay be sure to post pics and final thoughts when you get it done. I can't wait to see it!

01-13-2013, 12:20 PM

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It will be like a denim quilt. Lasts forever. It is perfect for a camping or porch quilt.

01-13-2013, 12:38 PM

Peckish

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Is the ticking that traditional blue and white stripe? I was wondering if you could play around with the design.

01-13-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Peckish

Is the ticking that traditional blue and white stripe? I was wondering if you could play around with the design.

yes, except the one I have is green. And yes ... I definitely plan on getting some other stripes and solids (she has blue, yellow and taupe in both stripe and solids, and a few other solid colors).

I will post a pic ... when I make it

Right now I'm cutting stupid pillow covers. Booooring.