Absolutely! I've had a stroke and have problems understanding.......no problems here, you are clear, patient, you explain everything you are doing.....perfectly for the first timers! Thank you😁
Add a pin vertically in the same direction of the nap and pattern so you don't have to check each square. The other 3 pins would be pinned horizontally. Keep the vertical pin in place when sewing the X.
Just we to a craft fair and saw one of these quilts for the first time! Thank you for the tutorial! Gives me inspiration! The quilt you made is beautiful! 😊👍🏼
I usually prefer written instructions; however, the ones I read for this type of quilt left me with some questions. I am not accustomed to quilting this way, but two of my daughters really adore these and made me want to learn. I had no questions about how to complete my projects after watching this. Thanks so much for taking the time to film while you worked. The narration was very clear and extremely informative.
THANK YOU FOR THIS !!! MY MOMMA GAVE ME A QUILT SHE MADE BEFORE SHE PASSED AWAY AND I WOULD LOVE TO DO THIS FOR MY GRAND BABIES FOR THEM TO PASS DOWN !!! I LOVE THIS !!
I tried making a baby quilt this way. I am a beginning quilter. I just couldnt find a nursury set that would match the theme i wanted for my baby's room. It turned out alright...for a beginner but I am sort of a perfectionest. I redid this using flannel instead of the fleece inside because it was thinner and easier for my sewing machine to go through and it comes in just as many colors. I used fleece for the backing because it is soft and warm but i left it as a whole piece and used a permenant fabric adhesive through the center of the fleece so it would stick in place while I sewed the edges. I had such a hard time trying to sew the X into each square so I just used smaller squares. I used cotton prints for the top. They had lines or some sort of pattern to follow so it made it easier than trying to get an X to act right. After finishing this version of the rag quilt it was perfect!!! Thank you for showing me this really cool idea I also mad a matching rag curtain without the iside lining and used room darkening fabric for the back. That turned out great as well. My first baby's room will be breath taking because of awesome tutorials like this one.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've been wanting to do a quilt my whole life, and I'm 67! I now have teenage granddaughters, and I'm looking forward to making them one each, as well as my daughter and her sweet husband. My year is going to be full of quilt making, thanks to you.
@@TheESAAZ my needs topped my desires for a few years, so no, I haven’t done it yet. I haven’t given up hope tho! 😂. Thanks for the reminder. Did you make one?
I bought someone's Project from the thrift store and I am going to Finish it 💞 the fabric was all puppies and kittens and my 5 year old fell in love with the color palette! It's a Rag style so I was researching to see if I could assemble it and what steps to take. We did several squares of applique! My 5yr old daughter is learning to sew! I can't wait to have it all done up !
@@TheESAAZ how exciting! I’m going to give it a try for September, August is already filled up. 😄 I use to sew for my daughter when she was a toddler, we’re celebrating her 50th this week! There are four things left on my bucket list, and this quilt is one of them. Maybe I can get one of my granddaughters to join in the fun.
I am very very new to quilting. I TH-camd quilting 101 and you popped up. I have watched almost all of your quilting videos. My first quilt ever was a rag quilt inspired by yours. Mine is sooooo full of mistakes and I used a bunch of different stitches on my brand spanking new sewing machine but it’s beautiful to me. Thank you for the instructions. ❤️❤️❤️
I used flannel for the front and back and no batting. I like it because it's not so heavy. Also when stitching the X I used some of my designer stitches with variegated threads.
I've made a rag quilt before that turned out nice. I used colonial type fabric, so it gave it an old feel. This time I'm doing a baby quilt with flannel, using the squares to match on each side. Thank you for this step-by-step tutorial. It helped jog my memory! I love the way yours turned out! Awesome choice of colors and fabrics! God Bless!
I love the way you take the time in teaching someone who is a complete beginner like myself... I am definitively going to try this...just need to get myself a sewing machine..lolz
I was suprised when I saw your sewing maching....it looks just like my Momma's. She passed away ten years ago, but when I saw your machine, IDK it made me cry a little. I hadn't seen her machine in a long time and when I saw yours.....Well, anyway, I am wanting to get me a machine soon, I want to make one of these quilts. I will be sure to use your video to guide me when I do.
While sewing the X on each square I go ahead and sew the 3/4 inch seam around the side . I also sew block 1 and 2 together and block 3,4, and 5 then sew 2 and 3. You can chain sew. Then I do the same with rows.
Here in 2024 I'm about to make my very first rag quilt, I've wanted to make one for years but between job, crochet, and weaving, who has time. Now I'm MAKING time, using quilt fabric my mother left behind. I made a hand-stitched quilt before, but it got kind of wonky and I never finished it, it's still stuffed in a bag in my room. But this tutorial is quick, no extra annoying chatter, very concise and instructional. Great tutorial. (acrost is not a word, I had to say it).
Very good tutorial. I really didn't know just were to begin. I am gonna be a great-grandma to twins and need one for a boy and one for a girl. Will get started soon. Thank you
You are such a blessing not only have you helped me with so much info on homeschooling, you also sew, that is so awesome. I love sewing and your tutorial is perfect, thanks so much! your rag quilt is beautiful. Tons of blessings!
Such a thorough explanation. I appreciate that as a first time quilter. This came out beautifully. I can't wait to go to the fabric store and find some patterns I love!
Love hearing the sound of your machine. It very much resembles the machine on which I learned to sew in the 1960's. I'm not so sure any of the electronic machines of today would still be running this many years later!
I have been collecting my kids clothes throughout the years so I can make this kind of quilt with their "through the years" and favorite clothes quilt squares. However I have NEVER quilted. So this tutorial was just perfect. Concise and clear and easy to follow! Thank you so much!!
Here it is 2 years later, but I wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed how you made the instructions slow and easy. Too many ladies on videos say the quilt instructions too quickly, so I have to go back and back all the way through it. I'm sure they aren't aware of it though... I can't wait to make my first quilt! Thank you! Jan ♡
@@erica_arndt I worked all day at it, but I cut out all the pieces for my rag quilt! I made 10" squares to make my first quilt a bit easier.. I love creating things.. I decided to make some quilted hot pads, and a quilted apron! You helped get me started, so I'm on a roll now! Have a wonderful day!
I know this is an older tutorial but I’m so happy to have it. Excellent , thank you Erica I have a learnt so much from all of your tutorials. Your a great teacher. I’m doing your ,sew with me , now and enjoying it immensely.
Hello Erica I just finish watching your rag quilt tutorial and your instructions was well executed, on point, clear,concise and simple so its easy to understand from start to finish, no wonder you do home schooling, you have excellent teaching skills, keep it up girl!!
I love how you explained how to join your seams, the "center of a 4 patch". I made a rag quilt years ago and it was a nightmare. With your awesome tutorial, I am ready to make a few more! Thanks for all you do!
I have watched many videos on the rag quilt and yours is the best. You talk slow, clear and you explain everything. Thank you. I am a new quilter and this is wonderful.
I'm not a sewer but want very much to make a rag quilt for my daughter who is expecting her first baby. I've looked at some other videos and I must tell you by FAR your's is the most thorough and easy to understand! You are an excellent teacher and I thank you so much. So will my daughter when she sees her baby's rag quilt! Wishing you all the best.
As of now I have 16 (who knows how many next year🤣) but who can afford all these guys. Well this year I made them pillow cases (out of various cute fabrics). But now I see I can start now and make them all rag quilts. Whooppee for me. Mahalo Erica for motivating me in the right direction. You are a star in my book.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thanks for your wonderful tutorial on making a rag quilt using flannel and minky! Your voice is easy to understand and hear and there was no distracting music. Absolutely love the cute little pig print fabric! 😊
You did a great job of explaining how to make this, I have just bought a starter set of tools etc to make one. I have watched a number of the ladies show how to make a rag quilt, but yours is by far the best. Thank you for making this video
Fantastic tutorial, Erica. It gave me a better understanding of a rag quilt. Love the material and patterns you chose. Thanks for sharing. The nap direction tips was sooooo helpful and the suggestion of a walking foot and type of scissors to use for cutting the edges. And how to wash the finished quilt. So very helpful.
thank you so much for such a detailed tutorial that the green as green can be beginner like me can follow! I want to make a rag quilt for my friends baby and it will be my first quilt! keeping fingers crossed!!!
I made one of these quilts with flannel scraps of all the pajama pants and pillow shams I have sewn for my 10-year-old grandson. One square I used the print on fabric for his name, my name, and the year. He just loves the quilt and can hardly wait for cold weather.
Thank you for explaining each step so carefully. I am going to make a rag quilt now and am excited to start, all due to this video, you are a delight to watch, smiles!
Erica, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR showing a great tutorial!! I'm trying to learn tips on making a quilt with my grandmother's clothing, she just passed away a few months ago, and this video was so very helpful!! I'm absolutely green when it comes to sewing machines let alone quilting! Thank you for such a helpful video! :)
I wanted to make one just like yours, but the lady at the fabric store said they did not have any great fabric for light pink. She recommended flannel - picked out a print (elephants and animals in pink, turquoise, gray) and bright pink, turquoise, gray, and medium pink for the back - with white flannel instead of batting. It ragged beautifully - and I am very happy with it. I think my granddaughter will love it. Thanks for the instructions!
I’m pretty excited. I ordered some cuddle fabric from Amazon, had an absolute blast picking out all the patterns and colors for my first one. The fabric arrived today (almost all of it), and now I’m waiting on a walking foot. This one will be for my oldest granddaughter, but first I’ve got to make my very first project - a pillowcase dress - for another granddaughter. Loving this sewing stuff. It’s much faster than knitting!
this is the perfect tutorial for a beginner, not fast and actually shows every single step by step that a beginner needs to see! I have subscribed to your channel and can't wait to make more projects!
I just did it! thanks sooo much for making it easy and explaining every detail for me. Im 3/4 of the way done now, just have to finsh stitching all the rows together, and a stitch around the outside, cutting the strips with the scissors, and Im done! I used flannel on the front squares and minky on the back, a solid color. your awesome!!
Best tutorial I’ve seen on rag quilting. I was leary about trying it but after watching your video I am ready to tackle it confidently Thank you for being so precise love your teaching methods
I have had fleece 10” squares for some time now and this is the quilt to make! Like how thorough you were and also tip about the nap going in one direction was great. Thanks Erica.
Hi Karen, I too had some fleece but I used it in the middle of my 10 " quilt squares,...i am just starting to sew it, Do you think having the fleece in the middle of 2 flannel squares will look bad? I am making it for my Grandson. Help :)
good video.....always a new needle for a project like this...adjust tension for heavy fabric.....make sure machine is oiled the day before...and if using Minky....ball point needle helps.....
Trust me, get a walking foot if you don't already have one before tackling a rag quilt. If not your layers will shift when you make your X's on your squares. Yes, you can make these without one (this lady in the tutorial did), but it is SO much easier and more accurate with the walking foot. You can see how she struggles (or more accurately, the machine struggles) with all those layers and especially when she gets to those very thick intersections. A walking foot eliminates all that tugging and struggle.
Thank you, outstanding job explaining. I have made three now for gifts. I will be attempting to make a stuffed rag quilt next. Never made these before, great stress reliever. I enjoyed giving these as gifts.
Heidi, You can really use whatever you like for rag quilts. I chose soft fabrics based on what my daughter wanted. It's a mix of quilting cotton, flannel, and minky squares, with fleece in the middle for batting. And the backs are minky as well. I think you can use whatever you want ;)
Erica Arndt what batting would you want for a rag quilt that is not over heavy but well keep you warm. Not sure. Going to learn to make a rag quilt. . I can sew a tad and have a machine.
have been sewing for a lot of years.......then i DIDN'T sew for a lot of years. got a new sewing machine as the other was 44 years old!!! and i wanted to quilt so bad!! i just wasn't getting anywhere with it. wanted to make a quilt for each of the two grandkids. i saw this rag quilt and thought "hmmmmmmm i can do that!!" so i am in the process of doing so. i LOVE your tutorial, erica. was so easy and explained things so well. this first quilt is going to be star wars! lol. hopefully it turns out ok.
Thank you! Good tips! I make the batting 1 1/2" shorter so it does not show on the edges. I like the 3/4" seam the best as well. If you put 2 rows one one side and 2 rows on the other side and work towards the center to join them, it is not as heavy. It is easier if it has a lot of rows.
I made one out of batiks too. Looked fabulous! Also, can make a double sided quilt so it is completely different on the back. It takes some planning and a design board.
I love your tutorial. I have made a few rag quilts before. The clipping is really the most tedious part for me. My 6 square x 7 square quilt took 1 hour and 51 minutes to snip while watching / listening to Sunday afternoon football.
The Fiskar brand is the absolute best. They stand behind there product with lifetime warranty. If something break you go online fill out a form , take a picture and your new item will be on the way. I have four pairs of those little scissors they are amazing.🇨🇦
Just found your channel. You are an AMAZING teacher. An excellent and informative video; but to the point. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family
Oh my..this is the perfect video i was looking for. My little guy has a smaller version of this type of quilt and he cannot sleep without it and its getting pretty old. I need to make one
Thank you, Erica Arndt, for this excellent tutorial. I have made several myself, but want one of my friends to learn, so this link was sent to her in high hopes she has as much fun and success as you did.
Great tutorial! You made all the steps very simple and straightforward, thank you. 😊 I've always loved this type of quilt, and your video has definitely encouraged me to try it myself.
Thank you very,very much. I wasn't understanding the written concepts of how to assemble the blocks. I'm a 62 yr old grandmother,and I've hand sewn many quilts in the past,but this was something new. I doubt if I make any I'll do them by hand,but I needed to understand how this was done.GREAT job!!
This is so helpful. Never having made a quilt, I ordered fabric from Etsy for a rag quilt--without even knowing what a rag quilt was. Your video answered all of my questions that were left after reading the vendor's one-page instructions. Thank you!!
This is the best rag quilt tutorial!! You're an awesome teacher! thank you! Also I like how you told us how long it took you to do this project..because it looks like it would take months but I'm glad it's just a few evenings :)
thank you for this great video. .you were very clear in the instructions so now I can start my first rag quilt feeling like I can do it.best video I have looked at so I can quit searching for one that is easy to understand from start to finish.
Love this! I would love for you to do a newer one since your video quality has improved so much since 2014. Not that this one is bad! Your more recent videos are just a lot crisper.
Almost finished my "covid quilt" now! Thanks for the video. I've made a rag quilt before, but it was years ago and there were a few things I couldn't remember, but I was happy to have you to refer back to. Thanks!
Staggering the seams, assembling the rows like bricks, is more interesting and avoids having to sew through all that bulk.
Finally, a video that is slow enough to understand and start to finish thank you so much!
Kasey Musgrove
Bernice Morgan
Absolutely! I've had a stroke and have problems understanding.......no problems here, you are clear, patient, you explain everything you are doing.....perfectly for the first timers! Thank you😁
Erica IS the BEST at showing and explaining ALL of the steps, processes and tools required for a sewing project!
Can you use cotton fabric for the rag quilt
I love your teaching method. You do not assume that everyone already knows how to sew or quilt. Thank You for your thoroughness.
Add a pin vertically in the same direction of the nap and pattern so you don't have to check each square. The other 3 pins would be pinned horizontally. Keep the vertical pin in place when sewing the X.
That's genius! Thank you
Just we to a craft fair and saw one of these quilts for the first time! Thank you for the tutorial! Gives me inspiration! The quilt you made is beautiful! 😊👍🏼
I usually prefer written instructions; however, the ones I read for this type of quilt left me with some questions. I am not accustomed to quilting this way, but two of my daughters really adore these and made me want to learn. I had no questions about how to complete my projects after watching this. Thanks so much for taking the time to film while you worked. The narration was very clear and extremely informative.
THANK YOU FOR THIS !!! MY MOMMA GAVE ME A QUILT SHE MADE BEFORE SHE PASSED AWAY AND I WOULD LOVE TO DO THIS FOR MY GRAND BABIES FOR THEM TO PASS DOWN !!! I LOVE THIS !!
I tried making a baby quilt this way. I am a beginning quilter. I just couldnt find a nursury set that would match the theme i wanted for my baby's room. It turned out alright...for a beginner but I am sort of a perfectionest. I redid this using flannel instead of the fleece inside because it was thinner and easier for my sewing machine to go through and it comes in just as many colors. I used fleece for the backing because it is soft and warm but i left it as a whole piece and used a permenant fabric adhesive through the center of the fleece so it would stick in place while I sewed the edges. I had such a hard time trying to sew the X into each square so I just used smaller squares. I used cotton prints for the top. They had lines or some sort of pattern to follow so it made it easier than trying to get an X to act right. After finishing this version of the rag quilt it was perfect!!! Thank you for showing me this really cool idea I also mad a matching rag curtain without the iside lining and used room darkening fabric for the back. That turned out great as well. My first baby's room will be breath taking because of awesome tutorials like this one.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've been wanting to do a quilt my whole life, and I'm 67! I now have teenage granddaughters, and I'm looking forward to making them one each, as well as my daughter and her sweet husband. My year is going to be full of quilt making, thanks to you.
Did you ever make your quilt?
@@TheESAAZ my needs topped my desires for a few years, so no, I haven’t done it yet. I haven’t given up hope tho! 😂. Thanks for the reminder. Did you make one?
I bought someone's Project from the thrift store and I am going to Finish it 💞 the fabric was all puppies and kittens and my 5 year old fell in love with the color palette! It's a Rag style so I was researching to see if I could assemble it and what steps to take. We did several squares of applique! My 5yr old daughter is learning to sew! I can't wait to have it all done up !
@@TheESAAZ how exciting! I’m going to give it a try for September, August is already filled up. 😄 I use to sew for my daughter when she was a toddler, we’re celebrating her 50th this week! There are four things left on my bucket list, and this quilt is one of them. Maybe I can get one of my granddaughters to join in the fun.
I am very very new to quilting. I TH-camd quilting 101 and you popped up. I have watched almost all of your quilting videos. My first quilt ever was a rag quilt inspired by yours. Mine is sooooo full of mistakes and I used a bunch of different stitches on my brand spanking new sewing machine but it’s beautiful to me. Thank you for the instructions. ❤️❤️❤️
One of my first quilts and still a favorite and still use it on the bed
Made with flannels. It has washed well and still looks fantastic
Adorable piggy fabric!! Your daughter is going to cherish that beautiful quilt forever!!
I used flannel for the front and back and no batting. I like it because it's not so heavy. Also when stitching the X I used some of my designer stitches with variegated threads.
As a new, new, newbie. This another goodie on my list to attempt. I'm going to double the size. Thank you.
Snip as you go is my recommendation. After every two rows. It saves your hand. LOVE those Fiskars Spring Loaded Scissors. That is what I use also.
How can anyone possibly not like this? It's just so beautifully done. Merci 😊💞
I was thinking the exact same thing. Maybe some people being rude?
I've made a rag quilt before that turned out nice. I used colonial type fabric, so it gave it an old feel. This time I'm doing a baby quilt with flannel, using the squares to match on each side. Thank you for this step-by-step tutorial. It helped jog my memory! I love the way yours turned out! Awesome choice of colors and fabrics! God Bless!
I love the way you take the time in teaching someone who is a complete beginner like myself... I am definitively going to try this...just need to get myself a sewing machine..lolz
Naz Khan You don't have to have a sewing machine. Hand stitching is fine, it just takes longer.
I was suprised when I saw your sewing maching....it looks just like my Momma's. She passed away ten years ago, but when I saw your machine, IDK it made me cry a little. I hadn't seen her machine in a long time and when I saw yours.....Well, anyway, I am wanting to get me a machine soon, I want to make one of these quilts. I will be sure to use your video to guide me when I do.
While sewing the X on each square I go ahead and sew the 3/4 inch seam around the side . I also sew block 1 and 2 together and block 3,4, and 5 then sew 2 and 3. You can chain sew. Then I do the same with rows.
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Here in 2024 I'm about to make my very first rag quilt, I've wanted to make one for years but between job, crochet, and weaving, who has time. Now I'm MAKING time, using quilt fabric my mother left behind. I made a hand-stitched quilt before, but it got kind of wonky and I never finished it, it's still stuffed in a bag in my room. But this tutorial is quick, no extra annoying chatter, very concise and instructional. Great tutorial. (acrost is not a word, I had to say it).
Very good tutorial. I really didn't know just were to begin. I am gonna be a great-grandma to twins and need one for a boy and one for a girl. Will get started soon. Thank you
I purchased a walking foot after I watched your tutorial. Great advice!!
Great video! Short, concise and to the point. Didn't drag on with over-talking like some do! I'm going to try one!!!
You are such a blessing not only have you helped me with so much info on homeschooling, you also sew, that is so awesome. I love sewing and your tutorial is perfect, thanks so much! your rag quilt is beautiful. Tons of blessings!
Ive watched this video like 5 times and i LOVE IT!!! Ive wanted to make this forever and now i think i can!! TY! 🥰
Such a thorough explanation. I appreciate that as a first time quilter. This came out beautifully. I can't wait to go to the fabric store and find some patterns I love!
Love hearing the sound of your machine. It very much resembles the machine on which I learned to sew in the 1960's. I'm not so sure any of the electronic machines of today would still be running this many years later!
I have been collecting my kids clothes throughout the years so I can make this kind of quilt with their "through the years" and favorite clothes quilt squares. However I have NEVER quilted. So this tutorial was just perfect. Concise and clear and easy to follow! Thank you so much!!
How did it turn out?
Here it is 2 years later, but I wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed how you made the instructions slow and easy. Too many ladies on videos say the quilt instructions too quickly, so I have to go back and back all the way through it. I'm sure they aren't aware of it though...
I can't wait to make my first quilt! Thank you!
Jan ♡
Thanks so much!
@@erica_arndt
I worked all day at it, but I cut out all the pieces for my rag quilt! I made 10" squares to make my first quilt a bit easier.. I love creating things.. I decided to make some quilted hot pads, and a quilted apron! You helped get me started, so I'm on a roll now!
Have a wonderful day!
@@erica_arndt
I DID IT! I finished my quilt just in time for my granddaughter's birthday! 😊
I know this is an older tutorial but I’m so happy to have it. Excellent , thank you Erica I have a learnt so much from all of your tutorials. Your a great teacher. I’m doing your ,sew with me , now and enjoying it immensely.
Hello Erica I just finish watching your rag quilt tutorial and your instructions was well executed, on point, clear,concise and simple so its easy to understand from start to finish, no wonder you do home schooling, you have excellent teaching skills, keep it up girl!!
I love how you explained how to join your seams, the "center of a 4 patch". I made a rag quilt years ago and it was a nightmare. With your awesome tutorial, I am ready to make a few more! Thanks for all you do!
I have watched many videos on the rag quilt and yours is the best. You talk slow, clear and you explain everything. Thank you. I am a new quilter and this is wonderful.
Laying my fabric squares on the floor would be a fabulous new PLAYGROUND for my two cats 🐱! Lololol
I'm not a sewer but want very much to make a rag quilt for my daughter who is expecting her first baby. I've looked at some other videos and I must tell you by FAR your's is the most thorough and easy to understand! You are an excellent teacher and I thank you so much. So will my daughter when she sees her baby's rag quilt! Wishing you all the best.
As of now I have 16 (who knows how many next year🤣) but who can afford all these guys. Well this year I made them pillow cases (out of various cute fabrics). But now I see I can start now and make them all rag quilts. Whooppee for me. Mahalo Erica for motivating me in the right direction. You are a star in my book.🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thanks for your wonderful tutorial on making a rag quilt using flannel and minky! Your voice is easy to understand and hear and there was no distracting music. Absolutely love the cute little pig print fabric! 😊
You did a great job of explaining how to make this, I have just bought a starter set of tools etc to make one. I have watched a number of the ladies show how to make a rag quilt, but yours is by far the best. Thank you for making this video
Great tutorial easy to understand great job!
i have never attempted a quilting project. you made this look so easy. i'm anxious to get my fabric to start on my very own rag quilt!
You did such a great job of explaining each step, going to buy some material to start my quilt. HERE I COME JOANNE!
What a marvelous tutorial. The best I have seen for rag quilts. Kudos to you. So complete and easy to follow
Fantastic tutorial, Erica. It gave me a better understanding of a rag quilt. Love the material and patterns you chose. Thanks for sharing. The nap direction tips was sooooo helpful and the suggestion of a walking foot and type of scissors to use for cutting the edges. And how to wash the finished quilt. So very helpful.
I simply love this look for a quilt. Thanks for showing us how to make it...
As a quilting newbie this video has opened my eyes to another project to do! Thank you for sharing with us, and for such detail.
thank you so much for such a detailed tutorial that the green as green can be beginner like me can follow! I want to make a rag quilt for my friends baby and it will be my first quilt! keeping fingers crossed!!!
I made one of these quilts with flannel scraps of all the pajama pants and pillow shams I have sewn for my 10-year-old grandson. One square I used the print on fabric for his name, my name, and the year. He just loves the quilt and can hardly wait for cold weather.
Thank you for explaining each step so carefully. I am going to make a rag quilt now and am excited to start, all due to this video, you are a delight to watch, smiles!
Yay! Hope it goes well!! :)
Good idea to take a picture once you’ve decided how you want to assemble your squares!💕
Me and my grandma whom I call nana are making a quilt and I think this was an inspiring video
Erica, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR showing a great tutorial!! I'm trying to learn tips on making a quilt with my grandmother's clothing, she just passed away a few months ago, and this video was so very helpful!! I'm absolutely green when it comes to sewing machines let alone quilting! Thank you for such a helpful video! :)
This rag quilt is a great one to start with, it's really easy and forgiving if you make mistakes :)
And That's the way a tutorial is done!👍Excellent!! Much Thanks!
Excellent tutorial. Thank you so much! It looks beautiful and know I understand how much work and time is involved.
Thank you, the tutorial is really clear and comprehensive. I feel comfortable to go out and try it for the first times.
many, many thanks
Love your quilt. Very cute and cuddly. A longer stitch length, fresh needle, and walking foot would make this so much easier.
I wanted to make one just like yours, but the lady at the fabric store said they did not have any great fabric for light pink. She recommended flannel - picked out a print (elephants and animals in pink, turquoise, gray) and bright pink, turquoise, gray, and medium pink for the back - with white flannel instead of batting. It ragged beautifully - and I am very happy with it. I think my granddaughter will love it. Thanks for the instructions!
Ahh finally a tutorial that’s easy to follow. Super lovely work!!
I’m pretty excited. I ordered some cuddle fabric from Amazon, had an absolute blast picking out all the patterns and colors for my first one. The fabric arrived today (almost all of it), and now I’m waiting on a walking foot. This one will be for my oldest granddaughter, but first I’ve got to make my very first project - a pillowcase dress - for another granddaughter. Loving this sewing stuff. It’s much faster than knitting!
Old school machine! Love it !
I have a barely used, 32 year old Kenmore I wouldn't part with. The vintage one's are a treasure.
this is the perfect tutorial for a beginner, not fast and actually shows every single step by step that a beginner needs to see! I have subscribed to your channel and can't wait to make more projects!
I just did it! thanks sooo much for making it easy and explaining every detail for me. Im 3/4 of the way done now, just have to finsh stitching all the rows together, and a stitch around the outside, cutting the strips with the scissors, and Im done! I used flannel on the front squares and minky on the back, a solid color. your awesome!!
Loved the simplicity of making this blanket.
Best tutorial I’ve seen on rag quilting. I was leary about trying it but after watching your video I am ready to tackle it confidently Thank you for being so precise love your teaching methods
I have had fleece 10” squares for some time now and this is the quilt to make! Like how thorough you were and also tip about the nap going in one direction was great. Thanks Erica.
Hi Karen, I too had some fleece but I used it in the middle of my 10 " quilt squares,...i am just starting to sew it, Do you think having the fleece in the middle of 2 flannel squares will look bad? I am making it for my Grandson. Help :)
Not at all. Have fun with it!
good video.....always a new needle for a project like this...adjust tension for heavy fabric.....make sure machine is oiled the day before...and if using Minky....ball point needle helps.....
Thanks, Tina. That is very helpful info.
I was wondering what a good tension would be set at 🤔 haven't sewn in years!
Trust me, get a walking foot if you don't already have one before tackling a rag quilt. If not your layers will shift when you make your X's on your squares. Yes, you can make these without one (this lady in the tutorial did), but it is SO much easier and more accurate with the walking foot. You can see how she struggles (or more accurately, the machine struggles) with all those layers and especially when she gets to those very thick intersections. A walking foot eliminates all that tugging and struggle.
Going to make this with the kids Tshirts. So front and back will be the Tshirt material.
Wonderful memory blanket then
Thank you, outstanding job explaining. I have made three now for gifts. I will be attempting to make a stuffed rag quilt next. Never made these before, great stress reliever. I enjoyed giving these as gifts.
Great job explaining the process.
Heidi, You can really use whatever you like for rag quilts. I chose soft fabrics based on what my daughter wanted. It's a mix of quilting cotton, flannel, and minky squares, with fleece in the middle for batting. And the backs are minky as well. I think you can use whatever you want ;)
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Erica Arndt what batting would you want for a rag quilt that is not over heavy but well keep you warm. Not sure. Going to learn to make a rag quilt. . I can sew a tad and have a machine.
have been sewing for a lot of years.......then i DIDN'T sew for a lot of years. got a new sewing machine as the other was 44 years old!!! and i wanted to quilt so bad!! i just wasn't getting anywhere with it. wanted to make a quilt for each of the two grandkids. i saw this rag quilt and thought "hmmmmmmm i can do that!!" so i am in the process of doing so. i LOVE your tutorial, erica. was so easy and explained things so well. this first quilt is going to be star wars! lol. hopefully it turns out ok.
Thank you! Good tips! I make the batting 1 1/2" shorter so it does not show on the edges. I like the 3/4" seam the best as well. If you put 2 rows one one side and 2 rows on the other side and work towards the center to join them, it is not as heavy. It is easier if it has a lot of rows.
I made one out of batiks too. Looked fabulous! Also, can make a double sided quilt so it is completely different on the back. It takes some planning and a design board.
Excellent Tutorial for the beginner! Thanks so much.
I love your tutorial. I have made a few rag quilts before. The clipping is really the most tedious part for me. My 6 square x 7 square quilt took 1 hour and 51 minutes to snip while watching / listening to Sunday afternoon football.
The Fiskar brand is the absolute best. They stand behind there product with lifetime warranty. If something break you go online fill out a form , take a picture and your new item will be on the way. I have four pairs of those little scissors they are amazing.🇨🇦
thank you for sharing this, and your right about the walking foot, makes such a difference when working with different fabrics, and thickness
I love how thorough you are in your videos. You must be a great teacher to your kids. 😃
Erica, I have known how to make these but never have. You inspire me to get going. I have lots of flannel fabrics that can be used for this.
Just found your channel. You are an AMAZING teacher. An excellent and informative video; but to the point. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family
OMG !! THAT LITTLE PIG PATTERN IS TOO CUTE !!
The older sewing machines hold up.I used to have one like you are using.You give nice clear inatructions.
Clipping blocks after you join can be less stressful on your hands, too. Careful of the seam lines where you're going to join rows. :)
Oh my..this is the perfect video i was looking for. My little guy has a smaller version of this type of quilt and he cannot sleep without it and its getting pretty old. I need to make one
Thank you, Erica Arndt, for this excellent tutorial. I have made several myself, but want one of my friends to learn, so this link was sent to her in high hopes she has as much fun and success as you did.
Great tutorial! You made all the steps very simple and straightforward, thank you. 😊 I've always loved this type of quilt, and your video has definitely encouraged me to try it myself.
Thank you very,very much. I wasn't understanding the written concepts of how to assemble the blocks. I'm a 62 yr old grandmother,and I've hand sewn many quilts in the past,but this was something new. I doubt if I make any I'll do them by hand,but I needed to understand how this was done.GREAT job!!
Total awesomeness demonstration on how to make a rag quilt!
thank you for being precise and breaking this down to include all your helpful hints; wonderful tutorial
This is so helpful. Never having made a quilt, I ordered fabric from Etsy for a rag quilt--without even knowing what a rag quilt was. Your video answered all of my questions that were left after reading the vendor's one-page instructions. Thank you!!
This is the best rag quilt tutorial!! You're an awesome teacher! thank you! Also I like how you told us how long it took you to do this project..because it looks like it would take months but I'm glad it's just a few evenings :)
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it :)
What an awesome tutorial!! I've made 2 quilts before, but this one looks so much easier! Can't wait to try this with my daughter! Thank you :)
thank you for this great video. .you were very clear in the instructions so now I can start my first rag quilt feeling like I can do it.best video I have looked at so I can quit searching for one that is easy to understand from start to finish.
You are an excellent teacher. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thank you, this tutorial is much better than the directions I got from a craft book. Appreciate you. Muriel R.
Great video great filming an she talks clear an she shows all the steps nice an easy best video so far l've watched!!
Love this! I would love for you to do a newer one since your video quality has improved so much since 2014. Not that this one is bad! Your more recent videos are just a lot crisper.
This tutorial was amazing! Easy to follow! Thank you Erica
I AM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS QUILT!!!!!! What a beautiful array of colors...
Almost finished my "covid quilt" now! Thanks for the video. I've made a rag quilt before, but it was years ago and there were a few things I couldn't remember, but I was happy to have you to refer back to. Thanks!