"Improved" finish for a rag quilt

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10-20-2013, 05:08 AM

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mjhaess

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Looks awesome...

10-20-2013, 06:48 AM

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twinkie

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Never would have thought of that. Love it.

10-20-2013, 06:51 AM

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hudgoddess

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I like it. I always thought rag edges on a rag quilt just looks unfinished. Perfect solution!

10-20-2013, 07:02 AM

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So Perfect - it must have been even trickier to do with denim.

10-20-2013, 08:51 AM

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Super idea thanks for sharing !!

10-20-2013, 09:40 AM

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wow-great idea-best finish on a rag quilt that I have seen.

10-20-2013, 09:43 AM

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bearisgray

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All the seams are sewn twice. Including the binding.

10-20-2013, 02:43 PM

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Nicely done

10-21-2013, 09:48 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thimblebug6000

Looks great! I've never seen a rag quilt with a binding on it before.

Totally agree with Thimbles, hiya from Mad Chef, I have never bothered with binding a rag quilt but will think again next time. Your work is lovely, what did you use to cut those fantastically neat "fray" pieces?

10-21-2013, 11:53 AM

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bearisgray

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I used Heritage Cutlery 6-1/2 inch Rag Quilting Snips VP7 - Klein Cutlery, Bolivar, NY.

Another board member mentioned them a while ago - they are extremely sharp and very easy to use.

Just remember to keep the latch on the 'down' side so it doesn't keep hooking itself.