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| Different rag quilt designs | 11/21/2009 |
Q: Audrey, I have seen a rag quilt made using cotton/muslin on the front and flannel in the middle and ...
A: You can definitely put a layer in the middle, just make sure to cut it the same size as the strips. ...
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| Different rag quilt designs | 11/21/2009 |
Q: Audrey, I have seen a rag quilt made using cotton/muslin on the front and flannel in the middle and ...
A: Sure, I would figure out the dimensions of the quilt you want to make, say 45"x45". Then figure out ...
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| 1st time Rag quilter | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Ok, so I call the local quilt shop to make a 72 x90 rag quilt. I found one that I liked that had ...
A: Well, your finished block size will be 9", so you need to make your quilt dimensions divisible by 9. ...
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| 1st time Rag quilter | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Ok, so I call the local quilt shop to make a 72 x90 rag quilt. I found one that I liked that had ...
A: Ok, so she is off but not by much. Sorry. You need 160 10x10 squares. (10" starting square, 1/2" ...
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| Rag Quilt layers | 9/24/2009 |
Q: using 3 layers of flannel. Bottom face down, top face up. The middle is colored on top and bottom ...
A: It depends on whether the middle print will show through your top layer. If the top layer is thick ...
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| Rag Quilting Material | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Will Corduroy work for a rag quilt? I am mixing corduroy & cottons & using Denim for the back.. Now ...
A: Corduroy works great for a rag quilt. I have found it to rag almost as good as flannel. Also, I ...
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| Rag Quilt Fabrics | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to make my first rag quilt. There is a lot of info out there, but the biggest problem ...
A: Well, I'm happy to say that the fabric store employee is very, very wrong. Granted, she was right ...
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| rag quilt pointers | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am going to start making my first rag quilt this weekend, do you have any tips for me?
A: Oh, do I? Just a few. Rag quilts are remarkably easy and fun, so you are in store for a fun ...
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| rag quilts | 8/1/2009 |
Q: If I am using fleece for both tom and bottom do I still have to use a batting or middle layer of ...
A: Sorry this took me so long to answer. Nope, you don't need a middle layer. The fleece will be ...
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| rag quilt | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I just made a rag quilt. I washed it on a quick wash cycle and had to spin dry it more than once. I ...
A: It could be two things. One: the material you bought was low end and was going to pill anyway. I ...
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| rag quilt problem | 7/5/2009 |
Q: I recently made a rag quilt.It looked very nice but after I washed it I noticed it was coming apart ...
A: I would use an inch seam next time to give yourself more room to work. I would also only clip ...
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| Rag Quilting | 6/16/2009 |
Q: ! And thank you for being available to answer questions. I am a beginning quilter and I am making a ...
A: I don't think fleece shrinks, actually. If it is polyester, then it won't shrink at all and your ...
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| Weed Eater and rag quilting | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Have you ever used a weed eater to fray the seam allowances on your rag quilts? If so, how do you ...
A: Actually, no I haven't. I saw a guide on the Internet on how to do it once. Basically, the guy ...
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| ragbag | 4/11/2009 |
Q: i followed your instructions on making a ragbag but one thing i couldnt understand was when you sew ...
A: I would sew together the front, back and sides and then assemble like this tutorial: ...
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| rag quilt | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I am going to attempt a rag quilt with 7" squares of flannel my ? is does the flannel batting ...
A: Yes, if you are using flannel as batting, it needs to be the same size as your other squares. The ...
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| rag quilts | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I want to make a rag quilt out of t-shirts. Would I need to use interfacing on the back of the knit ...
A: This is a toughy. Um, I have never used tshirts for a rag quilt. I would think using flannel as a ...
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| rag quilting materials | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Can i use regular cotton material for rag quilting. I thought i could only use homespun or flannel. ...
A: Yep, the cotton gets clipped just like the homespun material. Flannel is a woven cotton with a ...
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| rag quilting materials | 3/23/2009 |
Q: Can i use regular cotton material for rag quilting. I thought i could only use homespun or flannel. ...
A: You can definitely use regular cotton, as long as you are ok with it not fraying. I love to use ...
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| Getting Started Making Rag Quilts | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I am just in the thought process to making my first rag quilt and I need help. First of all, is it ...
A: Is it better to use flannel or batting in the middle layer? Depends on how warm you want the quilt ...
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| t-shirt rag quilt | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to make a rag quilt out of sports t-shirts? I would like to do this for the son of a ...
A: Of course you can. Granted, it won't rag like flannel, but you can cut them up and sew them just ...
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| new ruffled rag quilts | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I have seen a new rag quilt in magazines where the seams in between each block are ruffles, and not ...
A: Hmmm, it seriously looks like a rag quilt with the seams left unclipped. I've never washed an ...
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| rag quilt | 2/16/2009 |
Q: What size block would you advise for a twin bed size rag quilt? How much fabric would I need?
A: I would recommend a 7-9" block. If you are in the mood for more work, you can go smaller, but a ...
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| Rag Quilting | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I am making my first rag quilt out of flannel. Do I want to use batting? Will it make the quilt ...
A: Flannel batting won't weigh it down at all. Fleece or Warm 'n Natiral batting will make the quilt ...
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| rag quilts | 1/5/2009 |
Q: First, I learned so much from your previous answer to someone else. My only question is weather to ...
A: There actually is a difference. I usually use 2 squares for summer quilts and 3 squares or fleece ...
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| rag quilt middle for the 4 squares | 1/4/2009 |
Q: ..I am making my first rag quilt and before I continue I would like to know if the middle of the 4 ...
A: Sounds right to me. You should have a lot of material there because it is the intersection of like ...
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| rag quilts batting | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I made my first denim rag quilt with denim on top and flannel on the back (no batting). However, I ...
A: Flannel does come in white and pale colors. I either use light colored or coordinate the flannel ...
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| batting | 12/28/2008 |
Q: what is flannel batting,is it called another name?
A: Flannel batting is just 100% cotton fabric called flannel. It is just like quilting fabrics except ...
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| Rag quilt edges | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I am going to sew my quilt together soon. Do I clip the edges every inch or so after I'm done ...
A: Absolutely! That's how I like to finish my quilts. I have bound a few like a normal quilt, but it ...
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| Should I use batting in my quilt? | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I am making a rag quilt about 48 x 56 for my 2 1/2 year old grandson to use while watching videos, ...
A: I have used denim before for my quilts and I think two layers of denim should be enough. If you ...
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| Rag Quilt Size | 12/14/2008 |
Q: around a queen size? How much fabric would I need? How big of squares do I need to have? Thank you ...
A: I actually answered a question just like this when I first joined allexperts. I don't have the hour ...
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| Rag Quilt | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I am attempting to make my first rag quilt and I am a little confused about what to do at the ...
A: All right, the best thing to do when you get to the intersection of the 2-squares/2 squares seams is ...
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| problem with lint on rag quilt | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I know this are suppose to fray, but after I wash and dried it, the was so much lint stuck to the ...
A: First of all, you should have washed and dried this quilt on Delicate. Delicate cycle is the key. ...
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| rag quilt | 11/19/2008 |
Q: How do you feel about pre-washing fabric before making a rag quilt? Is it necessary or just a ...
A: The only time I pre-wash fabric when making a rag quilt is if it is a color that is likely to bleed. ...
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| rag quilts | 10/30/2008 |
Q: If I choose to use fleece as my batting, do I have to do the X to keep it in place if I cut it the ...
A: I love, love, love fleece in rag quilts! However, if you cut it the same size as the rest of your ...
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| Flannel batting | 10/11/2008 |
Q: I would like to make a rag quilt. One of the patterns I was checking out suggested using flannel ...
A: Flannel is actually a cotton fabric. It's cotton fabric that has been "plucked", so it is no longer ...
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| rag purse corner | 10/6/2008 |
Q: when i connect the front panel how do i do the sides
A: I connect my two front panels to the bottom piece along the bottoms. Then I pin the bottom of the ...
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| Rag quilts | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I would like to make a rag quilt for my queen size bed. I would like to have the finished blocks be ...
A: Since you know your block size, you need to add in your seam allowances. For example: In order to ...
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| Rag quilt Christmas ornaments | 9/11/2008 |
Q: Have you ever made Christmas ornaments using the rag quilt procedure? I would like to take some red ...
A: Yes, actually, I made some cute star ornaments last Christmas. I cut star shapes out of flannel and ...
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| Twin sized rag quilt..... | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Just needing know how much material I needed to make a twin sized rag quilt. Thank you for any help ...
A: I would love to just give you a number for yardage and whatnot, but it all depends on the size of ...
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| baby rag quilts | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am interested in making baby rag quilts and need some advice on what size quilt squares to use for ...
A: Hmmm, 34 x 34? Personally, I would cut 6 inch squares and use a 1/2" seam allowance. Then you end ...
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| rag quilts | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Can you make any quilt pattern into a rag quilt - such as a double wedding ring pattern? Would it ...
A: You can convert any quilt pattern into a rag quilt, as long as you are willing to redo all your ...
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| rag quilt | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Help!!! I a$ 95% almost finish making my very first ra quilt clipping the seams when I didn't ...
A: Don't panic, I have done this plenty of times. However, I actually used an applique to cover it. I ...
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| rag quilt bags | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I am making rag bags and was wondering how to make the strip for the closure(to go around the ...
A: I haven't ever done this type of closure. I sew a 2-3 inch strip and then attach Velcro to it. The ...
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| using a solid -uncut -piece of fabric for the back of a rag quilt | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I have never made a quilt and would like to try to make a small baby rag quilt as my first ...
A: Using a solid back piece won't actually cut down on your time or cutting. You are still going to ...
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| rag quilt tote | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Are there fabrics I do NOT want to use (won't fray) and which are the best? Do you use batting or ...
A: Anything polyester is horrible for rag quilting. It doesn't fray at all. However, there is an ...
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| cutting mat | 5/4/2008 |
Q: How you can clean your cutting matt. I cutt a lot so I have little pieces in.
A: I take my hand vacuum and vacuum my board while picking the pieces out. You can buy a rubbing tool ...
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| Baby rag quilt | 5/3/2008 |
Q: Audrey, I wish to make a rag quilt for the first time. I have read several articles. Some of them ...
A: Washing the flannel before is perfectly fine. I don't prewash because you are going to have to wash ...
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| rag quilt shedding | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I cannot get my rag purse to stop shedding. Can you help with any suggestions? Thank you very much.
A: If you've only washed it like, two times, then I would say just be patient. However, here are a few ...
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| rag quilting | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I'm doing my first rag quilt (baby quilt) and my thoughts of doing it are totally different than ...
A: You can definitely put a "frame" strip around your quilt. I have done this several times. I cut a ...
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| any help is great | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am 55 just bought my first sewing machine and want to start- any help is greatly appreciated
A: Here's my guide to rag quilts. Well, rag quilts are very easy to design. Basically, you need to ...
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| Rag Quilts | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am trying to pick up a new hobby and I have come across rag quilts. I love the way they look. I ...
A: The other side of the rag quilt looks like a regular quilt. That is, if you keep track of your ...
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| Rag Purse pockets | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I'm making my 1st rag purse. I am so lost on how I create the pockets ( I have four pockets total) ...
A: First of all, the pockets are sewn at the same time as the bag. You line up the pocket with the ...
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| raq quilt/3 fabrics | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I am making a baby boy rag quilt and only found three fabrics that I like. Most I make have five or ...
A: I would normally do a diagonal pattern with three fabrics. Like these quilts, but with only three ...
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| article? | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I noticed that on 2/2/08, you had a question from a woman who mentioned reading your article... ...
A: The article I was talking about is my answer to Julie, the very first person to ask me a question. ...
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| rag quilt ?photo prints | 2/4/2008 |
Q: i am wanting to make a rag quilt with some of the squares consisting of signatures from people will ...
A: I don't know what you mean by bubble jet, but I would put your signatures on regular cotton and make ...
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| rag quilting | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I just finished your article and found it VERY informative. I especially liked when you said we did ...
A: I absolutely love using Minky (imitation fur) for my rag quilts. It is so soft and cuddly, albeit a ...
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| Rag quilt sizing | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I'm making my first rag quilt. I'm loving it and i know I'm going to want to make more. Is there a ...
A: I have yet to find a centralized place to find this info. I think each rag quilter has to figure it ...
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| quilting with flannel | 1/17/2008 |
Q: A navy blue piece of flannel for a quilt is covered with lint (from the washing I guess). How can ...
A: First of all, the best way to prevent your flannel from linting up is to ALWAYS wash it in a ...
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| Re: Rag Quilt binding | 1/8/2008 |
Q: I have just started making rag quilts and love them but the first one I didn't bind and really ...
A: Binding a rag quilt is just like binding any other quilt. Here are a few links to some good sites ...
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| rag quilt history | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I would like some info on how rag quilting started. I understand it has been around for a while, ...
A: I too want to know how this wonderful process got started, but I have not been able to find anything ...
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| Sewing the X | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I haved never quilted before (let alone use a sewing machine!!) so I am just starting to attempt my ...
A: sorry it's taken me so long to answer your question. I just got back from vacation. I personally ...
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| king quilt vs queen quilting frame | 12/14/2007 |
Q: My Christmas present(2006) was an EZ3 Grace quilting frame which will take a queen size quilt. My ...
A: I would love to give you some advice, but I haven't ever used an EZ3 Grace quilting frame. However, ...
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| tieing the no sew quilts | 12/5/2007 |
Q: when i tie my quilt i am pleased with the side with the side where the material doesn't stretch but ...
A: Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. I always cut the stretchy sides about a 1/2" wider ...
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| Flannel Chenille | 11/19/2007 |
Q: My daughter & I are making chenille throws out of flannel. Want to make them wider than the width of ...
A: Personally, I would sew and cut the throws like normal and then sew them together, with the back ...
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| fleece tie quilt | 11/18/2007 |
Q: i have a fireman's scene on fleece, two panels. I would like to make a larger tie quilt than the ...
A: Since you need to add fleece to the front and back of your blanket, I would sew fleece onto all ...
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| making flannel rag quilt | 11/16/2007 |
Q: Why am I unable to sew through the seams (joining the rows)of 11 layers of flannel when I am using a ...
A: WOW! That's a lot of layers. Ummm, this sounds a lot like what my mom's machine did. I hate to ...
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| Rag Quilt, using Chenille? | 11/1/2007 |
Q: Can I use Chenille in some of my blocks?? I am making a quilt for a baby with cotton on top and ...
A: Chenille works like a dream!!!!! I love putting chenille into my quilts! You need to clip it about ...
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| Rag Quilt, sewing an X | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I am making a rag quilt for my daughter. I am using 10 inch squares. 100% cotton on the top and ...
A: As long as your flannel squares are the same size as your top and bottom squares, then you don't ...
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| RAG QUILT | 10/31/2007 |
Q: just made a denim/flannel rag quilt for my grandson for college.....washed & dryed and will vacuum ...
A: I have a denim/flannel quilt myself that I have washed maybe 4-5 times and it doesn't lint much ...
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| rag quilts | 10/28/2007 |
Q: I would like to try something different, rather than the regular "square" rag quilt. Where is the ...
A: The best place I have found for rag quilt patterns is online. Just googling "rag quilt pattern" ...
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| no sew tie quilt | 10/27/2007 |
Q: i am a beginner looking for a project to do with my kids. How do you make the new no sew and tie ...
A: This is a really basic quilt. Get two pieces of fleece (whatever size you want). I usually get ...
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| rag edge color | 10/10/2007 |
Q: .love your answers to other questions by the way! I'm new at sewing and can't wait to try a rag ...
A: Congrats on the courage to try something new! Rag quilts are great starter quilts because they're ...
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| critique? | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I am not a sewer but need advice from someone who is. I recently opened up my own fabric shop ...
A: First of all, your shop announcement is way too long. It would be better to have a short welcome ...
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| rag quilt | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Trying to make a t-shirt logo quilt. Thought I would use squares with jean and I was wondering, do ...
A: Sure, I would make sure that your fabrics are about the same weight, though. Otherwise, the t-shirt ...
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| rag quilts | 9/28/2007 |
Q: a person at our guild said rag quilts were a danger to washers and dryers and that most laundromats ...
A: First of all, rag quilts can be a danger to washers and dryers, but only when you try to wash a ...
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| Rag Purse | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I am looking for directions to make a rag purse/tote bag. I see them on Ebay but have no idea how ...
A: Of course! I have made several of these as diaper bags and they are adorable!! Basically, all you ...
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| rag quilting with cotton | 9/25/2007 |
Q: can i make a rag quilt with cotton material as the top and back with a piece of flannel in the ...
A: You are right about the lint. Flannel does rag and lint everywhere for the first 3-4 washes. ...
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| Rail fence 4 block | 8/27/2007 |
Q: Here is my 1st question. I was trying to do a sample block before I started cutting my good fabrics. ...
A: Well then, that foot is worthless! Well, probably not worthless, but definitely frustrating. The ...
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| Rail fence 4 block | 8/26/2007 |
Q: Here is my 1st question. I was trying to do a sample block before I started cutting my good fabrics. ...
A: Um, I am a really good rag quilter, so real quilting is a new experience for me, but here goes. I ...
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| Flannel rag quilt construction | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Is is necessary to pre-wash flannel before constructing a rag quilt? All my flannels are of the ...
A: You don't have to pre-wash flannel before making a rag quilt if you don't want to. When you wash ...
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| Rag quilt problem | 5/27/2007 |
Q: My mom is really into making rag quilts. She is making them using strips of flannel. The problem ...
A: Flannel has a tendency to shift and move no matter what you do. When I make rag quilts, I try to ...
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| Rag quilts | 5/21/2007 |
Q: My partner and I have a crafts website and we write and provide info on quilts. I had a visitor ...
A: I have to admit that it is difficult to make rag quilts that are not in squares. I would suggest ...
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| Rag quilting batting and mixing fabrics | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I am planning to attempt to make two twin size rag quilts for my kids for their September birthdays. ...
A: Don't worry about mixing fabrics. Denim and flannel will work fine, especially since the denim ...
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| Rag Quilt Patterns | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I love the look of rag quilts. I am a beginner quilter and would like an easy to follow patter and ...
A: Well, rag quilts are very easy to design. Basically, you need to pick what size quilt you want to ...
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