about rag quilting
#21
The only thing I don't like about making rag quilts is cutting the batting into squares. I have the die cut machine with rag die and I still have to cut the batting to fit. I wish batting companies would sell batting in several sizes of squares.
#22
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
The only thing I don't like about making rag quilts is cutting the batting into squares.
#24
I have made several rag quilts for my family and as gifts. I have never had one come undone. I like using flannel because the edges rag up so fluffy. I have used 100% cotton with flannel in between for the batting.
When I am short on money for batting, I bought a $4 blanket from Walmart and tused it for the batting. It was just as soft as the ones I used Warm and Natural on.
Another tip is about scissors. Heritage cutlery makes a pair of scissors just for rag quilting. They cut like a knife through warm butter and do not cause stress at all to your poor hands. I love mine.
When I am short on money for batting, I bought a $4 blanket from Walmart and tused it for the batting. It was just as soft as the ones I used Warm and Natural on.
Another tip is about scissors. Heritage cutlery makes a pair of scissors just for rag quilting. They cut like a knife through warm butter and do not cause stress at all to your poor hands. I love mine.
#27
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
The only thing I don't like about making rag quilts is cutting the batting into squares. I have the die cut machine with rag die and I still have to cut the batting to fit. I wish batting companies would sell batting in several sizes of squares.
Rose Hall
#29
Originally Posted by burnsk
BellaBoo and Rose Hall - do you use the "GO" to cut your squares? Do you like it? Is there much waste of fabric when cutting with the dies? I've been looking at those for quite a while.
Rose Hall
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#30
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 375
Originally Posted by amma
I am thinking of making some with 3 layers of flannel, no batting. It does not get that cold out here normally.
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