Rag Quilt
09-12-2011, 03:58 PM
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Have you ever gotten far into a project that ended up being more than you really wanted to do, but because you had invested so much time and money into it there was no turning back? Quilting the 195 squares was fun and quick thanks to chain piecing, but I got about a quarter of the way into snipping the seam allowances on this rag quilt before I realized I had made it way too big. I do not recommend making one this large (52 x 60 inches) unless you have bandaids for the blisters you'll get from the scissors. Or maybe I just don't have the right tools. But it's finished and it's gorgeous. :D
Made with five Moda charm packs on the front side, Bella Solids on the back, and flannel in the middle instead of batting.
Made with five Moda charm packs on the front side, Bella Solids on the back, and flannel in the middle instead of batting.
09-12-2011, 04:08 PM
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Very nicely done. I did the same thing and NOW I only make them the size of a baby quilt. You might want to try some of the newer scissors that are made for snipping the seam allowances. You did finished it and it's gorgeous !!! CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
09-12-2011, 04:12 PM
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Nice job! I've made a lot of rag quilts in the past. I start with a 10" block, and a 8" batting. So by the time I sew the rows together, it is 7 x 9 blocks (56x72). Larger blocks than what you've done here.
There are 'rag quilt snips' available. They really do make a difference. I leave my quilt on my ironing board and I make a rule, cut 1/2 of a block every time I pass it. Cant believe how many times I pass by within one afternoon. Usually will take me a day or two to finish.
There are 'rag quilt snips' available. They really do make a difference. I leave my quilt on my ironing board and I make a rule, cut 1/2 of a block every time I pass it. Cant believe how many times I pass by within one afternoon. Usually will take me a day or two to finish.
09-12-2011, 04:13 PM
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Wow! I'm getting ready to start 2 of these for my grandsons. What did you do that made the clipped parts so white? Did you use batting? I was just planning use flannel for the front and back, with no batting, but I really like the white effect you got here.
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