rag quilt question

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Originally Posted by Sewbee

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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ok I love this! is that lil hat on Beverlys too? I love it all!!! maybe I'll do a pillow too.

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Originally Posted by K. McEuen

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.

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I understand that this is the quilting forum but the term rag quilt is the term to use when making a rag fleece quilt. I actually went to a class at Malden Mills before they were bought out and the class was called, "learn to make a no sew rag quilt". But yes it does look like fringe.