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Let's Make a Rag /
Raggedy Quilt... |
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Directions on how to make a
Ragged Quilt
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"RAG QUILTS" are also
known as "RAGGEDY QUILTS" or "Ragged quilts." They are fun, easy, and very
rewarding to make. Combining vintage fabrics, homespun fabrics, 100 %
cotton fabric, and soft flannels give the best results in creating a beautiful
and soft RAG QUILT. Raggedy Quilts or Raggedy Quilt Throws edges
are frayed and they are soft and warm. The throw or lap quilts are favorites
among our readers. They are large enough to snuggle with and wrap around you or
put on your lap while watching a movie, and yet small enough to throw over the
back of a chair or sofa. The can be useful and decorative.
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small 26" X 34" raggedy quilt. If you want it larger, cut out twice
as many squares to double the quilt size. First cut 96 six inch squares
of different color fabric of your choice. I
am using flannel because I think they make the best rag quilts. Use
flannel or cotton fabric. Then cut 48
four inch squares out of any size quilt batting you prefer.
Put one layer of batting between
2 layers of flannel. Put the pretty sides of the flannel on both
outsides. Pin your three layers of squares.
Sew from corner to corner as shown in
the picture to make a / across your square.
Then sew from the other corner to corner making an
" X " on your square. Do this to ALL of your squares.
SEE THE " X " SEWN ON THE 3 LAYERS OF THE
SQUARE
You should have 48 3 layered squares with
an X in the middle. |
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| Once ALL of your squares
have the " x " sewn, you are ready to put them together. Start by
pinning 2 squares together and sewing down the seam. The larger your
seam allowance is, the more your quilt will " rag ". I use a 1 inch seam
allowance in my rag quilts. Notice the
large 1 inch seam allowance in the picture.
Do this to all of your squares.
You should have 24 of these as shown in
the picture. |
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| Now put 2 sets of your 2
squares sewn together. Pin them as shown making sure you have pretty sides
together. Sew down the side seam once again using a one inch seam
allowance.
Do this to all of your double sets.
Now you will have sets of 4 squares.
You should have 12 of these 4 long
squares sewn together. |
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| Once you have all your sets of
four squares, now it is time to pin 2 sets of four squares. Make
sure you pin them pretty sides together. Sew down the side seam just as
you did before, remember to use a one inch seam allowance.
Once you have done this your squares should be
eight in a row as seen in this picture.
You should have 6 rows of eight squares. |
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| Now you are ready to put the
rows of eights together. Start off by pinning two rows of eight
pretty sides together. Make sure you match the seams of each square.
Sew down the long seam using a one inch seam allowance. Notice the
picture.
You should have 3 of these double rows of
eight squares. |
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| Continue to sew the long rows
together until you have completed your quilt. Sew a one inch seam ALL THE
WAY AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR QUILT.
Clip EVERY SEAM ON YOUR QUILT.
The smaller the clipping, the more your quilt will be ragged. |
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| Here is a picture showing how
EVERY seam is clipped. Wash your quilt
in cold/cold water.
Dry your quilt on tumble low.
Notice how awesome your rag quilt looks!!!!
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To Learn More About
Rag Quilt Making we suggest
A Year of Rag Quilts .
It's our favorite Raggedy Quilting book to use in our studio. Also,
we offer free photographed instructions on "How
to Make a Rag Quilt" as an excellent guide for rag quilting. |
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