AboutAudrey Zohner Expertise I am an expert rag quilter. I have made over 100 rag quilts and would love to assist others with questions and methods. I don't know much about actual quilting like machine or hand quilting or applique. I am, however, the resident expert on rag quilting in my town. If you want to make a rag quilt, I am your woman.
Experience I have been sewing for 12 years and rag quilting for 4. I have experienced just about every pitfall there is in rag quilting. Check out my quilts at audreysragquilts.etsy.com.
Organizations ISU Craft Club
EtsyKids
Education/Credentials High school diploma
Bachelor's in Animal Science
Question Hi Audrey, I just finished your article and found it VERY informative. I especially liked when you said we did not need to have 3 fabrics(sandwiched)for a successful rag quilt. My question is: can I use that soft and cuddly fur they're selling now at the fabric stores? I found a lovely little kit at the fabric store a few months ago and the backing was a cuddly, soft piece of pink imitation fur. I upholstered a little chair for my granddaughter and am using the leftover material from the chair for the front. It is cotton and washed up perfect for the quilt. I thought that soft, cuddly fur would be so special for the back. Thanks again for the great instructions for the rag quilts. I can't wait to get started. I'll await your answer before I do so. Thanks Again, Rita
Answer Hi Rita,
I absolutely love using Minky (imitation fur) for my rag quilts. It is so soft and cuddly, albeit a pain to work with sometimes since it stretches and your flannel doesn't. The biggest thing is, since it is polyester, it doesn't rag. At all.
Now, I have used Minky in lots of my baby quilts with great success. I just clip the seams a little smaller than I normally do (like 1/4" apart instead of 1/2"). Clipping close makes the Minky look like it's ragged, even if it's not.
Another trick I have is to add an extra layer of flannel to the middle of your quilt. While the flannel doesn't completely camouflage the non-ragging Minky, it does a good job of making the seams very fluffy and cute.
