rag quilt question

I just finished making my 5th one since Christmas...I have used 9 1/2 - 10 inch squares, because I have a 9 1/2 inch ruler and the 10 inch because I used a layer cake. I sew the X's and I just use 2 layers...the front and back, both of flannel. I live in the Chicago area and they have been plenty warm enough.

Lori

The fleece doesn't fray or ravel so it doesn't really "rag" like flannel or cotton. When using fleece you get more of a fringe effect.

I cut my squares 8" and my batting 6 3/4" Here is the one I made for my son.

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Tanya that is so cute! I love it!!!
I have another question....k so after I sew everything together then do I sew around each square?

I made my one and only rag quilt a little over 2 years ago, before I started learning how to make regular cotton quilts. I used instructions on Beverlys.com but did not know I should cut the batting flannel a little smaller than the top and back blocks. I cut all the blocks 8 inches square and sewed them together, also sewing a big X through all layers which makes it lay flatter and adds some interest. I ended up with nice thick ragged seams that showed the different colors of the top and backing but also the white flannel from the middle. It is VERY hard to clip all those seams when there are so many layers especially at the joined corners of 4 blocks, but I made it through! So, it can be done if you like the extra fluffy, thick ragged seams....just takes more time and your hands will get a real workout even with the rag snip scissors! :icon_happy:

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I really like yours Linda...the colors are nice.

I have the accuquilt go rag cutter and its 8 1/2 inches with a 1 inch seam, so it's a 6 1/2 inch finished square. They also have a rectangle one.

I have done most of mine with 6 1/2 or 7'" blocks. You don't need to sew around each square, just attach in rows. If using 3 layers of flannel or flannel for the batting cut everything the same size. I sew the X for added effect. Then sew your blocks, once they are all sandwiched, with at least a 1/2" seam. I usually make mine about 5/8 so plenty of ragging, nice and fluffy.

Do you all rag the edges of your quilts too or have you made borders or made the edges smooth? I am adding a border on at least one of the quilts I am working on so thought I would make the edges smooth. I didn't bind them; just sewed the outer edges together, right sides together and then topstiched all around. The edge connected to the large part of the quilt is ragged though, if that makes any sense.

Jenny has a tutorial on a rag quilt she made with minke and flannel - just 2 layers and no batting.
she used charm squares.
from the above posts, is sounds like adding the 3rd layer would make it fluffier - so will plan on that.
got the minke charm squares from a daily deal so planning on making one soon!