I have been quilting for over 35 years and have never seen or heard of a rag quilt. There is always something interesting on the Tube. Thanks so much. It is delightful.
I LOVE this method of making a rag quilt! Cutting the fringe BEFORE sewing the seams of the blocks is one great idea! Trying to snip all the edges after sewing the seams would've made it more difficult and tedious to not cut in the seam due to handling the whole quilt while doing it. Your way makes it much easier for those of us with carpel tunnel syndrome in the wrists. And, a person can snip one or two blocks at a time (say at TV commercials?) instead of handling the whole quilt and wondering where you left off on the snipping. I could even see doing a quilt with cotton batting in the middle of the backing and quilt top blocks, by cutting the batting squares smaller than the top and bottom cotton fabrics. All in all, this could make the fastest baby quilt for a last minute gift or a nice sized throw for an adult. Sometimes batting is just too warm for a casual throw used for reading or watching TV. I recently bought (another!) quilt tool I didn't need (a "cutting gizzmo") to use for cutting up chained-pieced blocks. Now I see from this video how I could've save myself $13 plus s/h just by using the thread cutting on the side of my sewing machine. Thanks so much for making this tutorial. I have plenty of cotton fabric, but now I want to shop for some flannel - you SO inspired me!
@newbeequilter - thank you for all of your feedback. I'm so happy you're finding our tutorials helpful and inspiring. My goal is to make sewing & quilting alot less painful and frustrating. I'm so happy to know it's helping you. Have a beautiful, creative day!
Wow, I'm about to make my second rag quilt and am soooo glad I came across this video today. I'm going to use your brilliant tips for chain-sewing the squares to save time & thread and fringing first. Awesome tips!! Thank you. :)
omg IHAVE to make this now! Just got a sewing machine but wasn't quite sure what to do with it lol. Thanks for making this video! I have subscribed to this channel.
love love love your videos....so glad I found your channel...thanks for making playlists...this way I can watch them back to back...I would love to see some serger tutorials and more sewing projects...your sooo inspirational and I just thank you for sharing :-) Blessings, E.
I’ve made about 15 rags quilts of all sizes and shapes. The best technique and easiest on your washer is to dry 1st, wash and dry. This 3-step method is way easier on your washing machine. (Use old, clean tennis shoes or tennis balls in the dryer.) PS I had a friend who ruined her washing machine because of rag quilts. There were too many threads on the loose, ha.
Thank you for this informative tutorial. I have one question, how much did you notch each corner of each square? I am guessing it's the same as the seam allowance, but not sure. Thank you!
I am a newbie quilter and I have fallen in love with rag quilts and the appeal they have. I really have enjoyed this video versus some others I have seen. Thank you so much! Do you have any videos on embroidery and applique?
I have to say though that I open my seams which is a personal choice. For me, it just looks nicer I think but again, no right or wrong. Just a preference..
I know I’m late to the party...but I LOVE your rag quilt and tutorial and hints and colors and all! Thanks - starting my cutting tonite! Did I notice notched corners after making the cuts for the fringe?
Thank you for your tutorial! I have to fold my squares in half to go corner to corner. As simple as it seems I will always have problems doing a simple straight line with this 35 yr old machine. I need a new one.
Thank you for the video!! I hope you can answer my question, 1. which thread is best? I’m not experienced and it seems like a lot of videos call for good quality thread but they never say which one they used... at least the ones I’ve watch so far don’t say it. Thank you!
OK I just came across this tutorial & it is FANTASTIC!!!! I do have one question, please......how many squares across & down do you need for a king size bed, because I have to make one!!LOL
I would. Different fabrics may have different shrinkage rates. It'd be best to get that out of the way before doing all that sewing work and then finding out how bad one puckers the other.
I love it! I think I am going to try this when I have time. By the way, I remember seeing a purse (tote bag) that was made this way. I would like to see how it is made. Anyone has any idea?
Where. Find tense gorgeous fabrics? I especially love the floral patterns. And are those 10 inch squares? I'm a newbie and greatly appreciate this video!
I noticed your sewing on a brother. Can i ask what stich number you chose.just getting use to my new machine. Thanks. Love your rag quilt. Thanks for sharing
It looks great!! I'm a total novice, only had my sewing machine a month but would love to try something like this, however, you didn't say the size of your blocks, are they fat quarters or to your own sizing?
At the very beginning of the video I show the measurements but I could see how it may have not been seen. I'm sorry! The size of the squares that I use are 8"x8" which I would recommend ordering 1/2 yard cuts of several different prints instead of fat quarters. You can get 5 squares per 8" of fabric so it's much more cost effective than using fat quarters. Hope that helps! BTW, Rag Quilts are going to be your gateway to confidence in sewing. Please share your projects with us on our private facebook group. :) Good Luck!
Followed the instructions nice and clear thanks really easy. Can I ask should there be loads of bits/fluff after washing is that normal because wow its everywhere
loved this tutorial. Ive made a rag quilt before so I needed a refresher. I have a question, when you join the strips together do you flatten out the seams of the squares?
I love this quilt and can't wait to make one but I have a question. Why is there no quilt batting used? I would love to do one with batting in the center and a colorful backing.
Love this tutorial! Just a quick question, are you cutting out a square in the corner of your blocks before fringing them? I thought maybe I noticed that in the video but could of missed it. Can't wait to try this!
+Jessica Helms - Hi Jessica, yes Lesley's response is correct. When you fringe one side and it meets up with the perpendicular side there is a natural notch that is created and it looks like a square is cut out. Sorry for the delayed response - so many ways to communicate in 2016! Thanks for watching our tutorial!
I want to make my daughter a king size rag quilt but I wanted to put two layers of cotton like a regular quilt but put batting in the middle cutting it smaller of course I believe the only difference would be the ragging the way it looks because it don't fray like flannel does. Do you have an example of this kind of rag quilt?
@@Westseattlefabriccompany I had the same question. So, if you turn this over, it's just white with fringe? What if you want to have colorful squares on both sides?
did you snip the 4 courners of each square like in a 90 degrees and remove some of the square. I hope that makes sense. It just looks like there some fabric missing on each corner of the squares.
First calculate the size you need. (We'll say queen size - 88 inches square.) Then decide what size squares you're going to use, and count how many squares will be in your determined size. (We'll say 8 inches. That will give us 11 squares across and 11 squares down.) Add 2 inches to your squares (your finished squares will be 8 inches, so you need to cut 10 inch squares). This gives you a one inch "seam allowance" all the way around, half of which will be fringe. Then multiply 10 inches by 11= 110, multiply again times 2 = 220, and then divide by 36 (a yard), and you get 6.11 yards. But be generous and get 6 and a half of both top and backing to allow for shrinkage. If you want more than one fabric for the top you'll need to divide the 6.5 by however many different fabrics you're going to use. Hope this helps!
What does the outside edges look like? Is it a one inch seam allowance? And does the edges fray around the outside of the quilt ? Do you leave them raw?
I'm in the middle of my rag quilt. I have denim on one side, 2 layers of flannel on the other. Will the method you just showed work with denim. I would like to finish this quilt. It's been sitting for 2 years.
Okay I finished my rag quilt. But found it was easier to sew the sides and then clip. I didn't get it clipped all the way. But my son doesn't care. He was happy with his Christmas 2018 present.
This is the first rag quilt tutorial that I have watched where you are so clear and so professional. Thank you. I will be making one.
I agree, the best
Gorgeous. Totally new to sewing. Definitely going to make one of these. Thanks for the tutorial, so easy to follow x
Great tutorial. I have made 2 - 1 piece rag quilts. I want to now make one with multi patterns for my Great Grandson . You made this look so easy.
Best rag quilt tutorial ever! Thank you so much! 😊
I have been quilting for over 35 years and have never seen or heard of a rag quilt. There is always something interesting on the Tube. Thanks so much. It is delightful.
I LOVE this method of making a rag quilt! Cutting the fringe BEFORE sewing the seams of the blocks is one great idea! Trying to snip all the edges after sewing the seams would've made it more difficult and tedious to not cut in the seam due to handling the whole quilt while doing it. Your way makes it much easier for those of us with carpel tunnel syndrome in the wrists. And, a person can snip one or two blocks at a time (say at TV commercials?) instead of handling the whole quilt and wondering where you left off on the snipping. I could even see doing a quilt with cotton batting in the middle of the backing and quilt top blocks, by cutting the batting squares smaller than the top and bottom cotton fabrics. All in all, this could make the fastest baby quilt for a last minute gift or a nice sized throw for an adult. Sometimes batting is just too warm for a casual throw used for reading or watching TV. I recently bought (another!) quilt tool I didn't need (a "cutting gizzmo") to use for cutting up chained-pieced blocks. Now I see from this video how I could've save myself $13 plus s/h just by using the thread cutting on the side of my sewing machine. Thanks so much for making this tutorial. I have plenty of cotton fabric, but now I want to shop for some flannel - you SO inspired me!
Great tutorial. Can’t wait to get mine started. Thank you.
Best tutorial I’ve seen yet, thank you
O how i love this! Will try to sew when i get fabric ❤❤❤❤
Thanks!!! Beginner at age 45 and with a disability. Can't wait to get my supplies!
I'm in love with rag quilts now!! I just found out I'm pregnant and I'm going to make one for the nursery!!
I have watched so many rag quilt videos... This is the first I have seen pre fringing... Love that tip! Your video was terrific, thanks!!
I'm making one of these soon as I can get to the fabric store! Maybe several. It's so cute!
Thank you. Very clear instructions, and you are so efficient ! Very nice!!
This was so easy to follow! Yhank you! I cant wait to see how mine turns out!
Pre-fringing! Genius! ❤️
I agree!
Thank you! I am planning on making 2. I am going to use just 2 pieces of flannel and no batting.
@newbeequilter - thank you for all of your feedback. I'm so happy you're finding our tutorials helpful and inspiring. My goal is to make sewing & quilting alot less painful and frustrating. I'm so happy to know it's helping you. Have a beautiful, creative day!
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One of my favorite videos. Love this!
Just discovered this. Love it.
Can't wait to make this!Thank you for sharing this 🙂
Omg...I love that fabric!
Love this thanks for sharing
Beautiful rag quilt and great instructions, thank you
Can you use regular cotton material and batting will it still spray
Great tutorial. I am new at quilting and wanted to make by Grandson a rag quilt. This was really helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for this tutorial, I learned a lot of tips.
Wow, I'm about to make my second rag quilt and am soooo glad I came across this video today. I'm going to use your brilliant tips for chain-sewing the squares to save time & thread and fringing first. Awesome tips!! Thank you. :)
Best video ever. This was my first quilt. You made it so easy thank you so much. I wish I was able to share a pic of the end result.
I" m in love whith this progect!!!
I love this. Thanks for sharing!!!
omg IHAVE to make this now! Just got a sewing machine but wasn't quite sure what to do with it lol. Thanks for making this video! I have subscribed to this channel.
Great Video! I am almost done with my first Jean Rag Quilt! Pre Fringing is brilliant!
Tank you so much now i know How made my rag quilt 😊
Simple to do. Thanks!
love love love your videos....so glad I found your channel...thanks for making playlists...this way I can watch them back to back...I would love to see some serger tutorials and more sewing projects...your sooo inspirational and I just thank you for sharing :-) Blessings, E.
Fabulous!!!
Great job. I love it ,!!!
Very good tutorial. I have to try this.
Hi and thank you very much for this great tutorial! You explain really well and the quilt is gorgeous! 😎🌸
Awesome video, but I just wanted to say, I Love your sewing room
I will have to try the cutting the fringe before sewing it together. I might even free motion some of it as well.
Thank you so much for your quick reply. love your work!
Thank you so much! Happy to help! Have fun sewing.
What a great tutorial
Love, love , love it!!!!
💞👍👏 Beautiful!!!
Thank you. My grandma died and I have her clothes to make one of these for my dad and myself
I'm gonna do one of my parents clothes who passed as well.
I’ve made about 15 rags quilts of all sizes and shapes. The best technique and easiest on your washer is to dry 1st, wash and dry. This 3-step method is way easier on your washing machine. (Use old, clean tennis shoes or tennis balls in the dryer.) PS I had a friend who ruined her washing machine because of rag quilts. There were too many threads on the loose, ha.
well done. .Thank you
I'm currently making a bubble quilt, but this will be my next quilt. Excellent video!
BEAUTIFUL 💖
Thank you
very useful and interesting
I love it
Good video!!!
Thank you for this informative tutorial. I have one question, how much did you notch each corner of each square? I am guessing it's the same as the seam allowance, but not sure. Thank you!
Thanks for this. I am going to done one of with my parents clothes who passed.
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I am a newbie quilter and I have fallen in love with rag quilts and the appeal they have. I really have enjoyed this video versus some others I have seen. Thank you so much! Do you have any videos on embroidery and applique?
I have to say though that I open my seams which is a personal choice. For me, it just looks nicer I think but again, no right or wrong. Just a preference..
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Very nice love the colors .what's the back look like?🤔
I know I’m late to the party...but I LOVE your rag quilt and tutorial and hints and colors and all! Thanks - starting my cutting tonite! Did I notice notched corners after making the cuts for the fringe?
Thank you for your tutorial! I have to fold my squares in half to go corner to corner. As simple as it seems I will always have problems doing a simple straight line with this 35 yr old machine. I need a new one.
how do you make thos beatiful flower fabrics.
Thank you for the video!! I hope you can answer my question, 1. which thread is best? I’m not experienced and it seems like a lot of videos call for good quality thread but they never say which one they used... at least the ones I’ve watch so far don’t say it. Thank you!
@Miri Flores I use Aurifil 50 wt cotton thread. It’s great! Any thread that fits the needle you’re will work, though. Happy quilting!
Monica..can you put a backing square on at the same time. And also how is it dried. Can you tumble dry it on the first wash ?
OK I just came across this tutorial & it is FANTASTIC!!!! I do have one question, please......how many squares across & down do you need for a king size bed, because I have to make one!!LOL
Amei
Did you open the seams up to stitch rows together?
Love your tutorials and I subscribed! Just wondering if you wash your fabrics before sewing. Thanks!
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I would. Different fabrics may have different shrinkage rates. It'd be best to get that out of the way before doing all that sewing work and then finding out how bad one puckers the other.
I love it! I think I am going to try this when I have time. By the way, I remember seeing a purse (tote bag) that was made this way. I would like to see how it is made. Anyone has any idea?
I am planning on trying denim squares on the front and flannel on the back, I will let you know how it turns out.
Where. Find tense gorgeous fabrics? I especially love the floral patterns. And are those 10 inch squares? I'm a newbie and greatly appreciate this video!
Miranda Lane 8x8 inch, posted at beginning of video
What did you use for batting?
Can you add flannel or batting between the layers to make it warmer? Love this tutorial. Thank you.
Diane Johanson, You could add flannel or fleece if you like, they both work well for rag quilts.
I noticed your sewing on a brother. Can i ask what stich number you chose.just getting use to my new machine. Thanks. Love your rag quilt. Thanks for sharing
What washing settings did u set on washing machine? And what about the dryer setting on the tumble dryer?
Would pinking shears be helpful!
Question. Do you open those seems when you are sewing the rows together so they lay flat, or does it matter?
It looks great!! I'm a total novice, only had my sewing machine a month but would love to try something like this, however, you didn't say the size of your blocks, are they fat quarters or to your own sizing?
At the very beginning of the video I show the measurements but I could see how it may have not been seen. I'm sorry! The size of the squares that I use are 8"x8" which I would recommend ordering 1/2 yard cuts of several different prints instead of fat quarters. You can get 5 squares per 8" of fabric so it's much more cost effective than using fat quarters. Hope that helps! BTW, Rag Quilts are going to be your gateway to confidence in sewing. Please share your projects with us on our private facebook group. :) Good Luck!
Followed the instructions nice and clear thanks really easy. Can I ask should there be loads of bits/fluff after washing is that normal because wow its everywhere
Tracy Dixon that is totally normal for the first few washings.
loved this tutorial. Ive made a rag quilt before so I needed a refresher. I have a question, when you join the strips together do you flatten out the seams of the squares?
I just asked the same thing and it looks like you haven’t gotten an answer. 👎
What settings do you use on your machine? I have the same one and my settings never seem right! Thank you!
do you back stitch when you put the squares together?
so the back is plain flannel? thanks for the tut!
What size are your blocks you started with? What yardage do I need for flannel and cotton?
Above she said 8 x 8.
I love this quilt and can't wait to make one but I have a question. Why is there no quilt batting used? I would love to do one with batting in the
center and a colorful backing.
Where do you get all your big rolls of fabric? And is it possible to make a rag quilt with sqaures on top and strips on back?
Love this tutorial! Just a quick question, are you cutting out a square in the corner of your blocks before fringing them? I thought maybe I noticed that in the video but could of missed it. Can't wait to try this!
+Jessica Helms - I think the first and last cut on each block meet and so the corners get cut off in the process :)
+Jessica Helms - Hi Jessica, yes Lesley's response is correct. When you fringe one side and it meets up with the perpendicular side there is a natural notch that is created and it looks like a square is cut out. Sorry for the delayed response - so many ways to communicate in 2016! Thanks for watching our tutorial!
Thank you both! That makes sense now :)
this is so crazy cute
love this! so it's just two layers and the back is just whatever flannel you've chosen. Correct?
I want to make my daughter a king size rag quilt but I wanted to put two layers of cotton like a regular quilt but put batting in the middle cutting it smaller of course I believe the only difference would be the ragging the way it looks because it don't fray like flannel does. Do you have an example of this kind of rag quilt?
Will this work if you have already prewashed the cotton fabric ?
I LOVE THIS BUT IM CONFUSED ON WHAT YOU PUT ON THE BACK?
You simply use flannel on the back, it's lightweight and lovely.
@@Westseattlefabriccompany I had the same question. So, if you turn this over, it's just white with fringe? What if you want to have colorful squares on both sides?
You can use colored flannel or add another layer.
did you snip the 4 courners of each square like in a 90 degrees and remove some of the square. I hope that makes sense. It just looks like there some fabric missing on each corner of the squares.
Great tutorial !! How do you know how much fabric to buy?
First calculate the size you need. (We'll say queen size - 88 inches square.) Then decide what size squares you're going to use, and count how many squares will be in your determined size. (We'll say 8 inches. That will give us 11 squares across and 11 squares down.) Add 2 inches to your squares (your finished squares will be 8 inches, so you need to cut 10 inch squares). This gives you a one inch "seam allowance" all the way around, half of which will be fringe. Then multiply 10 inches by 11= 110, multiply again times 2 = 220, and then divide by 36 (a yard), and you get 6.11 yards. But be generous and get 6 and a half of both top and backing to allow for shrinkage. If you want more than one fabric for the top you'll need to divide the 6.5 by however many different fabrics you're going to use. Hope this helps!
What does the outside edges look like? Is it a one inch seam allowance? And does the edges fray around the outside of the quilt ? Do you leave them raw?
What’s the measurement of the squares? The finished piece is beautiful!
I'm in the middle of my rag quilt. I have denim on one side, 2 layers of flannel on the other. Will the method you just showed work with denim. I would like to finish this quilt. It's been sitting for 2 years.
Okay I finished my rag quilt. But found it was easier to sew the sides and then clip. I didn't get it clipped all the way. But my son doesn't care. He was happy with his Christmas 2018 present.
Love this quilt . I really need a new sewing machine ! What kind do you use?
Could you use cotton fabric on both sides instead of flannel and put batting in the middle?
Hello please help I’m in love with the rag quilt but I can’t find where I can get the fabric or set to make my own I love the fabric combo Lisa cobb
Etsy has beautiful fabric and already cut for you, 10 inch square is called layer cake, 5 inch is called charm pack,
When you said to sew around entire perimeter of the quilt do you mean around outside border? Thanks in advance
Did you get an answer to this question?