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11-13-2010, 06:25 AM

MommaDorian

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Could I make a rag quilt out of fleece? I have quite a bit of it, and was trying to think of a way to make blankets with it.

11-13-2010, 06:26 AM

dkabasketlady

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I haven't tried it, but others have asked the same question and fleece doesn't ravel very much so I don't think it would make a very good rag quilt! JMHO!

11-13-2010, 06:47 AM

oatw13

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I have made several. No, fleece doesn't unravel like flannel. But, if you make your cuts about 1/4 inch apart, it still looks very nice. They are very warm and you only need to use the top and bottom layers - you don't need anything in the middle.

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11-13-2010, 09:09 AM

quiltlonger

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Yes and you don't get the threads and mess with "true" Rag quilts that need cutting washing and drying.

11-13-2010, 09:26 AM

Sadiemae

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Many people do, but I just quilt mine.

11-13-2010, 05:43 PM

suezburd

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Go for it! I have made a couple and yes, they do not ravel but they do look nice and they are WARM.
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11-13-2010, 06:57 PM

TRACYDVR

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Just a thought but if you have enough yardage you could piece together the fleece and make a patchwork "snuggie". there are patterns available online... like the http://www.sissonfamily.com/Sewingro...thesnuglet.pdf I've made them that way and everyone loved them.