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09-13-2011, 03:56 AM

#51

Weenween

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Originally Posted by charmpacksplus

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.

GLAD YOU FINISHED IT,BECAUSE IT IS GORGEOUS I JUST LOVE THE SOFT RAG QUILTS.

09-13-2011, 04:00 AM

#52

sewmorethings

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Sure is pretty, glad you finished it. :thumbup: :thumbup:

09-13-2011, 04:24 AM

#53

JoyjoyMarie

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It's a beauty! I love the wonderful fluffy look to it. Hope your blisters are well healed, and that you're "well-heeled" enough to buy some of those special scissors the gals are mentioning to do your next one pain free!

09-13-2011, 04:53 AM

#54

charmpacksplus

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Originally Posted by purple_butterfly

Gorgeous! What's the name of the charm pack you used?

These charms are mostly from Fig Tree Quilts' Gypsy Rose collection by Moda from about 3 years ago, might be hard to find now, but I mixed in some from other collections because I was running short.

09-13-2011, 05:03 AM

#55

shirley35

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Beautiful quilt. I've been thinking of making one but don't think I can handle it with all that cutting.

09-13-2011, 05:05 AM

#56

crazylady54

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But it is beautiful!!!! Well worth any blisters and the price of a box of bandaids

09-13-2011, 05:05 AM

#57

donna873

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absolutely beautiful quilt!

09-13-2011, 05:10 AM

#58

DeeBooper

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I am not a fan of rag quilts but I really love the one you made!

09-13-2011, 05:11 AM

#59

SewCraftyGirl

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Yes, I know exactly what you mean. I also made a rag quilt and was so surprised that the snipping took so long and was NOT fun. l0l But, the end result... your quilt... is beautiful.

09-13-2011, 05:25 AM

#60

CristyK1

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That is stunning. I love how the raw edges fuzzed up! I wanna make one some day.

Just a question, how do you prevent all the unravling on the raw edges from clogging up your washer?