TrueColors

Haven't been told they've choked, but if you're worried about it, I wouldn't do one.

piepatch

I don't bind my rag quilts, but it sounds like a good idea, and I will probably try it on the next one.

DonnaPBradshaw

If you do, don't cut the quilt before you bind it. Let me know how you like it. I'll try again to down load a picture for you to show how a raggy quilt looks my method. My quilting friends thinks I'm crazy to bind a rag quilt. Oh and I open up the seams when I put the binding on.

marciacp

Having made several rag quilts, I suppose it might hold without the x in the middle, but doing the x provides
the 'quilting' so that when it is done, it is also quilted. It has to be washed a number of times to get the frayed
look, so I think the x would insure that the flannel in the middle won't bunch up. Just my suggestion.

mengler

If you are using something other than batting in the middle, you can make it the same size as the outer squares. Then no x. If whatever is in the middle is smaller the u need the x.

Tiggersmom

I'm overcautious and would do something if it were mine, but it's yours so do what you feel comfortable with. jmho

puddingtain

I made one with all three layers of the blk the same size. I used flannel for all three and did not quilt with an x and did not have any problems. My squares were 7 inches.

charlotte37830

Hello from one Charlotte to another!

mpeters1200

This was a great thread! I've been intimidated a great deal about rag quilts and I finally want to do one. I'm looking at a pattern that's half denim and half flannel. With the size I'm cutting, 6.5" squares and a 1 inch seam, the blocks are 5.5 inches finished and I will not include batting since it's denim and flannel, but I don't think I'll have to sew the X either. I hope it turns out nice. I love picking up new tricks and such on techniques I haven't done yet, in case I do them, I'll have more notes.

mengler

Hi. "It seams" like a 6.5 square with a 1 inch seam yields a 4.5" block lol assuming 1inch on all four sides. Either make your square 7.5 or use a 1/2" seam. Personally I prefer and use only the one inch seam. It curls up nicely and is easier to clip. Denim and flannel will be plenty heavy w/o the middle layer. One thing about denim is it comes in weights. I never thought abouT it til I made a denim qayg and noticed the weights on the bolt labels. I used a 6 oz. for my qayg an it was plenty heavy, but if I was making a garment I might go with something a little sturdier such as a 10 oz, which does cost a bit more. Have fun.