tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post3817985941719807532..comments2024-03-18T15:18:57.324-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: rags to richesAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-15450136431156646282014-03-11T15:01:52.778-05:002014-03-11T15:01:52.778-05:00I love your rag quilt. I have made a few and even...I love your rag quilt. I have made a few and even started a rag quilting Facebook page which has really helped as there are so many of us that are just starting out and other who have been doing it for a long time and can give us a lot of advice. Thank you again for sharing this. Mhmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05065181784996651250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-12113936057941357972011-04-06T16:49:15.921-05:002011-04-06T16:49:15.921-05:00It's a shame that you posted this 3 weeks ago ...It's a shame that you posted this 3 weeks ago and I'm only getting to it now, but I had to leave a comment on this quilt because I LOVE the unfinished edges of it. It washed up beautifully. I don't think I've seen anything like that from you before - nice work.sulu-designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997610829986070303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-75798855309042733732011-04-06T12:10:59.086-05:002011-04-06T12:10:59.086-05:00Hi Amanda,
I've linked to this post on my blo...Hi Amanda,<br /><br />I've linked to this post on my blog today. I hope you like it but if you'd rather I remove the link, please let me know and I'll do so immediately. <br /><br />cheers,<br />KristyneKristynehttp://www.prettybyhand.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-78171801781481923372011-03-24T23:57:49.216-05:002011-03-24T23:57:49.216-05:00I love it! looks really great.
I'm assuming y...I love it! looks really great. <br />I'm assuming your squares are cotton? If that is the case I read somewhere once that someone used flannel for batting. That might be a good option. Also, you need a good pair of spring scissors to save your hand while cutting.duckyhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525245684643797209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-27089592622318827892011-03-24T14:54:06.016-05:002011-03-24T14:54:06.016-05:00Hi,
Just curious....What size do you cut the batti...Hi,<br />Just curious....What size do you cut the batting squares? I'm guessing they are smaller than the 5 inch charm squares?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509942103973158336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-59407590761969064152011-03-22T18:50:52.149-05:002011-03-22T18:50:52.149-05:00I love your quilt, I made one out of flannels a co...I love your quilt, I made one out of flannels a couple of years ago, I didn't use batting, but I really wish I did for the warmth an heaviness feeling. I still like it though.Candis O'Hearnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18422693695950454332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-11013396658535173992011-03-22T10:40:35.946-05:002011-03-22T10:40:35.946-05:00Thanks for the help on this type of quilt...I am g...Thanks for the help on this type of quilt...I am going to try one next week.Sharon Perneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027983964443243099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-27818869303958626682011-03-21T19:05:27.476-05:002011-03-21T19:05:27.476-05:00I love your quilt. I am working on a KING size on...I love your quilt. I am working on a KING size one useing flannel and 12" squares with 10" batting. Lots of scissor work to come. I will defnitely look for spring loaded scissors.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551653718846400229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-70626684592943205242011-03-21T16:22:53.451-05:002011-03-21T16:22:53.451-05:00Great Quilt...Look for flannel sheets on clearance...Great Quilt...Look for flannel sheets on clearance to use for batting, use the pillow case for washing, or one of those zipper delicate wash bags. I always use the laundry mat and the big industrial washers for queen or king size quilts on their first wash. I used a nine patch and large square patten, combine cotton, corduroy, flannel, and jeans, makes for a very heavy warm quilt for those long cold winter nights.....the clipping and mess is worth the snuggle factor...<br />StephyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-50728814269692568432011-03-21T15:02:53.115-05:002011-03-21T15:02:53.115-05:00Don"t try it on the bias-- as the threads fra...Don"t try it on the bias-- as the threads fray out, there won't be enough to hold the pieces together. (Try cutting and fraying a single piece on the bias, it does wierd stuff!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-9084622326520862772011-03-21T14:56:50.635-05:002011-03-21T14:56:50.635-05:00I made one out of flannel... and used warm and nat...I made one out of flannel... and used warm and natural batting. The clipping went better when I switched to some kitchen shears I had with a spring loaded handle.. mine came out great but is still shedding after two washings. I will try makeing a giant pillow case to wash it in.. to save on the machine.<br />cat birdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-20600996890641293722011-03-21T14:53:31.142-05:002011-03-21T14:53:31.142-05:00Beautiful quilt. I have never tried to make a rag ...Beautiful quilt. I have never tried to make a rag quilt, but will now. I think I will make a small one to start with. Great job!Sharon Perneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027983964443243099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-44010106547533530572011-03-21T14:37:14.791-05:002011-03-21T14:37:14.791-05:00This is a beautiful rag quilt....you have inspired...This is a beautiful rag quilt....you have inspired me to try to make a smaller version since it will be my first rag quilt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-38332287938509787922011-03-21T13:03:59.584-05:002011-03-21T13:03:59.584-05:00I made a rag quilt for my grandson out of old jean...I made a rag quilt for my grandson out of old jeans and after sewing each row I cut the fringe, so that when the quilt was finished so was the cutting except for the outer edge which did not take long to finish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-43427740156413062592011-03-21T11:59:24.202-05:002011-03-21T11:59:24.202-05:00Came out great!!Came out great!!Kekibirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06093041444601536720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-81977128724196421982011-03-21T11:52:37.812-05:002011-03-21T11:52:37.812-05:00I always hated making rag quilts and purses becaus...I always hated making rag quilts and purses because of the cliipping. Now I have the rag die for my GO! cutter. It is awesome and so much quicker. I also try to use flannel as my back fabric so I don;t have to use battingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-84907353541290996682011-03-21T11:38:57.980-05:002011-03-21T11:38:57.980-05:00I teach this technique at a Jr. High/High School a...I teach this technique at a Jr. High/High School and we use old flannel sheets, old Hoodies, or sweats as the batting. Works great and it too gets cut the same size and snipped like the rest. They are messy, but fun to make. Even heavier & warmer if using denim! Love your quilt. Great job!Penny Tannehillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-90231549428689716162011-03-21T11:29:29.279-05:002011-03-21T11:29:29.279-05:00I have feared this type of quilt too, but after se...I have feared this type of quilt too, but after seeing yours I might just tackle one someday! Yours turned out great! But then again, everything you tackle does! Good job! JennPurple Quilter Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102651020235200775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-11024402186970295372011-03-21T11:26:02.408-05:002011-03-21T11:26:02.408-05:00Your quilt is beautiful. Isn't it fun to have ...Your quilt is beautiful. Isn't it fun to have one that actually matches your home decor? :) Today, not only did I learn from your blog...but the comments sections has been full of great tips. A double bonus!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706950552891936276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-82046887118587976762011-03-21T11:12:36.679-05:002011-03-21T11:12:36.679-05:00I have made a few of these and they are fun. Flann...I have made a few of these and they are fun. Flannel for all three layers is my favorite. Remember to use a coordinating 'solid' flannel for the middle layer and cut it the same size as the top and bottom. Prints are typically whitish on the back. This solid center will give your raggy edge more color. And yes, buy the best short blade snippers you can afford to make the snipping part less 'painful'.Julie Farneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735486944372228954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-75252942761352268062011-03-21T11:10:54.082-05:002011-03-21T11:10:54.082-05:00I made one for myself and my husband out of recycl...I made one for myself and my husband out of recycled denim (front), and assorted cottons with batting (cut 1" smaller), then I bought the Accuguilt Studio cutter and the rag quilt dies. Will never hand cut another rag quilt again. Do love the look and they make wonderful gifts.Toninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-86289832740121111692011-03-21T11:10:36.549-05:002011-03-21T11:10:36.549-05:00Love love love your rag quilt ! never used battin...Love love love your rag quilt ! never used batting or flannel or anything inside mine !! Didn't know was supposed to !! LOL but....must say it came out great and the little girl that got it said she was in love ! it was dungaree (various color blues) and other side was a beautiful pink green tan floral small print. Yes the spring back sissor was very useful !pkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420807223741773670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-63233007481966624092011-03-21T10:43:09.760-05:002011-03-21T10:43:09.760-05:00I love your quilt. I have made several quilts for ...I love your quilt. I have made several quilts for my grandchildren using homespun plaid fabrics and they love them. I agree about the spring scissors. They are a lifesaver. I am a lefty and they work so much better for me because it is so hard to find comfortable scissors for lefties. I have been collecting charm squares for a while and I think a project like this is perfect for them.Debbie Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-49077770359921059512011-03-21T10:25:34.302-05:002011-03-21T10:25:34.302-05:00I have made several rag quilts. I make them larger...I have made several rag quilts. I make them larger (approx 56x77) and call them stadium blankets to be used outside at games. Tips: (1) I use Accuquilt GO system, which cuts the "rags" for me. (2) I also use flannel and eliminate the batting altogether. I love the pillowcase idea on an earlier post. Will have to think about that.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17764509285728253965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-25190427029899360362011-03-21T10:17:10.354-05:002011-03-21T10:17:10.354-05:00Love your quilt! I have made them also. I was ca...Love your quilt! I have made them also. I was cautioned by my local quilt shop not to make for babies because the shredding threads can wrap around their little fingers and cut off circulation. My grandson (a baby) will need to get a bit older before I will make him one. I even made one in woodsy colors for my hubby and he loves it!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11470859490753889561noreply@blogger.com