Rag quilts
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Clipping or cutting helps the thread fray away giving the rag quilt it's look. Without this, the quilt will continue to fray over time and you will notice it when you clean up - vaccuming, dusting, or actually washing the quilt, as the quilt continues to shed.
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I recently made one for my DH and clipped every seam. Using the spring-loaded scissors helped A LOT.
We have a front-loader washer and I didn't want to mess it up with threads and lint (as there is a ton), so I used a chenille brush and a spritz bottle with water to get the seams ragged. Did that while watching TV. I was amazed at how much came out of the seams that would have been in the washer and could have clogged things up. It was worth the effort.
We have a front-loader washer and I didn't want to mess it up with threads and lint (as there is a ton), so I used a chenille brush and a spritz bottle with water to get the seams ragged. Did that while watching TV. I was amazed at how much came out of the seams that would have been in the washer and could have clogged things up. It was worth the effort.
#7
I love rag quilts. I bought the spring loaded scissors and I clip a bit at a time. I don't sit down to do the whole thing at once. Usually i have the tv on and listen while snipping.
I ran mine through the dryer to help with the fraying and then i took it to a laundromat and used a commercial washer to wash it and it came out fine.
I ran mine through the dryer to help with the fraying and then i took it to a laundromat and used a commercial washer to wash it and it came out fine.
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