Yours are adorable and I love the fabrics. I have made several using another layer of flannel in the center instead of the batting, then you don’t have to trim the excess out of the seam allowance. There will be more to fluff up on the edges.
Love the flip and sew idea. Thank you! When making the initial ironed folds to align the fabric, why not try ironing the top piece right sides out and the bottom piece right sides together, and then when assembled the fold underneath will not be fighting you, but they’ll nestle inside one another better. I tried a rag quilt using three layers of brushed cotton, and it was very heavy, a single size. So perhaps batting is lighter I also found my machine quickly got lint clogging up inside, so do take the time to clean your machine during the project! I clipped to within 1/4” of the seam, I was scared to go closer, and that ragged up ok. I’ve thought about how to prevent ravelling during a wash, by stitching around fat quarters when prewashing. A long straight stitch just comes away if too close to the edge, so I think for this application we shouldn’t clip too close, and use not too long a stitch length. That’s my opinion, fwiw.
Hi Susan- Yes. Here is the tutorial on how to make a rag quilt like the butterfly quilt. Unfortunately, it isn't a tutorial for this specific quilt. Here is the link for that method. ua-cam.com/video/iRuiWGx17tQ/v-deo.html As for the decorative stitch- Yes, I did use a squiggly line decorative stitch that I have on my sewing machine. You could use any decorative stitch if you'd like. I just like that one in particular. So if you are wanting to use that exact stitch, I believe it is called a serpentine stitch. I actually use it quite a bit because I think it looks cool! 😊
Thank you for your rag quilt videos. I am getting ready to start some for my nieces and these are very helpful. Can I ask what kind of sewing machine you are using? It looks like it does everything so easily!
I dont understand why you cut your batting back? I did one with batting in it and cut it all the same and washed it and it just made it even more fuller ragging
There is no right or wrong way to do this Tanya. It worked better for me to cut my batting back. I am glad that you were able to do it without cutting yours back. 😊
Oh goodness! This looks so fun! Sent my sister and sister-in-law to the first video. I'm sure they will follow the crumbs here. We gonna be raggin!
Thank you, Terry! :)
Hello, thank you, learning so much from you about Rag Quilts 😁 I can't wait for my local fabric shop to re-open 💕 Erica x
Thank you for sharing your experience with me i really want to tey this first time quilter here. Lots of love from South Africa 🇿🇦 🥰
Yours are adorable and I love the fabrics. I have made several using another layer of flannel in the center instead of the batting, then you don’t have to trim the excess out of the seam allowance. There will be more to fluff up on the edges.
Ann- Thank you! I will have to give your method a try. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Love the flip and sew idea. Thank you!
When making the initial ironed folds to align the fabric, why not try ironing the top piece right sides out and the bottom piece right sides together, and then when assembled the fold underneath will not be fighting you, but they’ll nestle inside one another better.
I tried a rag quilt using three layers of brushed cotton, and it was very heavy, a single size. So perhaps batting is lighter
I also found my machine quickly got lint clogging up inside, so do take the time to clean your machine during the project!
I clipped to within 1/4” of the seam, I was scared to go closer, and that ragged up ok. I’ve thought about how to prevent ravelling during a wash, by stitching around fat quarters when prewashing. A long straight stitch just comes away if too close to the edge, so I think for this application we shouldn’t clip too close, and use not too long a stitch length. That’s my opinion, fwiw.
Thank you, Bella. These are some great tips! I appreciate you sharing. 😊
Wow you are the queen 👑 of quilting you’ve helped me more than anyone thank you!
Thank you ❤️
Very nice and easy!
Thank you 😊
Can you use regular cotton fabric (not flannel)? Your quilts are beautiful!
Thank you! Yes. You certainly can use cotton if you'd like.
Hi! Do you have a video for the butterfly quilt? It looks like you had decorative stitches in there? I'd love to get a closer look at that.
Hi Susan- Yes. Here is the tutorial on how to make a rag quilt like the butterfly quilt. Unfortunately, it isn't a tutorial for this specific quilt. Here is the link for that method. ua-cam.com/video/iRuiWGx17tQ/v-deo.html
As for the decorative stitch- Yes, I did use a squiggly line decorative stitch that I have on my sewing machine. You could use any decorative stitch if you'd like. I just like that one in particular. So if you are wanting to use that exact stitch, I believe it is called a serpentine stitch. I actually use it quite a bit because I think it looks cool! 😊
@@TheCraftyAuthor fantastic! Thank you for coming back and remembering me with my comment!
Thank you for your rag quilt videos. I am getting ready to start some for my nieces and these are very helpful. Can I ask what kind of sewing machine you are using? It looks like it does everything so easily!
Hi Jill- Thank you! 😊 The machine I am using is a Janome 9400 QCP. It sew like a dream!
I love the butterfly rag quilt and the elephant one! Where did you get those prints I would love to make those but in a larger size.
Thank you 😊 I actually purchased the flannel at Joanns. 😊
I dont understand why you cut your batting back? I did one with batting in it and cut it all the same and washed it and it just made it even more fuller ragging
There is no right or wrong way to do this Tanya. It worked better for me to cut my batting back. I am glad that you were able to do it without cutting yours back. 😊
Link to your spring loaded scissors??