rag quilting...
07-28-2011, 09:57 AM
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Do what you enjoy! I have made some beautiful rag quilts from both home spun fabric that I bought and old flannel shirts picked up at yardsales. I love them. I enjoy hand work so applique is what I do the most of and hand quilting.
07-28-2011, 12:48 PM
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I have sewn forever so I thought jumping in and making a quilt was "no problem", didn't quite work out like that. Nothing went together like I thought they should it was so much more than I had expected. I can only suggest practice. But what will help is like one stated Ellen Burns but go to You Tube and you can have lots of help. Mousuri(sp) quilt everyone here with all the help is amazing. Lots of Tutorials tha will help. Triangles are difficult becuse they stretch. Points are difficult in so many way but lots of tricks to help. Each type of quilting is interesting that doesn't mean it is for you. Don't be hard on yourself. Each mistake is a learning point either you say you can do better or say maybe this is just isn't for you. Just keep in there and you will be amazed.
Julie
Julie
07-28-2011, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BarbaraSue
There's room in the quilt world for you to be you, and do what you like to do.
But remember we're here for you when you want to spread your wings a little or alot.
But remember we're here for you when you want to spread your wings a little or alot.
07-28-2011, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by LindaaJR
Rag quilts are what I plan on doing since I am taking up quilting so late in life (72 yrs old), I do not think I would ever get the poeced quilts finished. I should finally get my sewing room set up next week and get started on some rag quilts for my great grandchildren for Christmas.
Take care.
Linda
Take care.
Linda
07-28-2011, 01:06 PM
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i think what i love about rag quilting is really it is very relaxed. no major measuring, no pressure to make sure your seams are right on point...because with raggies...you can always hide your mistakes. it's very relaxing to me. you would be surprised how many diffrent ways you can arrange those simple squares and just by changing the colors and patterns...
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