Rag Quilt Tutorial - Easy Beginners Rag Quilt
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- Rag Quilt Tutorial: In this tutorial, we show you how to make a quick and easy rag quilt.
These are warm and cozy and you can easily make one of these in a day. It's a great rag quilting project for a beginner.
We made ours with flannel but you could also use minky, fleece or even denim. The key is to use fabrics that fray easily.
Don't forget to check out our video on making a Strip Rag Quilt - so easy to make. • EASY Strip Rag Quilt T...
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This is the first rag quilt tutorial I've seen that doesn't use wadding in the middle. What a good idea to use fabric - it means you can use (get rid of) something you don't like any more :)
This is a great video!!! I’ve done very few quilts in my life. You are very talented in teaching! I’m definitely going to make your rag quilt, probably for my daughter. I live in Lebanon Tennessee just outside of Nashville in the US. Thank you for sharing your talent! May our loving LORD richly bless you!
Thank you for your Lovely comment Tammie. These quilts are so snug and cuddly, your daughter will love it. 😊 Unfortunately we never made it to Nashville, it was on the bucket list, but that won't be happening any time soon.
im in aw about all these tutorials.. this have been the best one yet.. the thing i see , one give ]s measurement of finish quilt. i been wanting to make rag quilt for my grandkids ..
Thank you for your lovely comment Linda. This quilt measures approx. 44″ x 52½”. I have the measurements and step by step instructions on the website. Here is the link www.alandacraft.com/2016/02/27/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/.
The magic happens after you wash and dry a few times. Very important tip!!!!! Please wash and dry quilt at a local laundromat!!!! The shedding cut threads will be numerous and all of those threads will come off your quilt while washing. You do not want all of those loose threads to get stuck in your washer. Very nice how to video.
If you are making a baby quilt or runner you can do it at home. Just pop it into a mesh garment bag. This catches all the threads:) You can also do it the old fashioned way, hand wash and dry on a line on a breezy day :) It's work but it saves money and it smells amazing when you bring it in!
I just finished my first rag quilt, all done by watching your video! Thanks for your step-by-step clear directions.
That's awesome Kathryn. I am so happy you found the tutorial helpful. 😊
This video may be 6 years old but I found yours to be of the most help and with easy explanation. Thanks!
Thank you for your lovely comment 😊. I love how easy these quilts are to make.
@@alandacraft oh me too, thank you again!! ❤️ I'd share a pic but you can't share those here 😀
Here is a link to where you can share photos of your quilt on the website. We would love to see your quilt. www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
@@alandacraft not sure I will share the first one lol but will soon, ty so much ♥️
I love the clear instructions--both verbal and visual. I will start my first rag quilt ASAP!!!
Thank you Rebecca. These are so warm for those frosty nights. :)
Great job
This is going on my to do list! Thank you for such clear instructions 😀
+Joanne Davison Happy we could help Joanne. These are so quick and easy to make,
I love the fabric on this xx
Well-I think I can give this a go on my own! Good tutorial!I have loads of ideas going through my head already!
You will be fine with it Karen :) Here is a link to the written instructions with photos which may be helpful as well. www.alandacraft.com/2016/02/27/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/
Thank you! It is a great project for my spring quilt retreat at my church.
Excellent. Would love to see the results if you want to share. www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/
Helpful as always. You do an excellent job teaching a backslidden seamstress how to get back on track. Thank you, again!!!
lol, that's great to hear :)
Excited to start this quilt.
Awesome video! Very good presentation! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Barbara :)
Great job! You made it look so easy. I am going to try making one next. Thank you
Excellent, and don't forget to add some photos of your finished quilt to our Readers Project page. We would love to see your finished quilt. www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/ :)
This is the only video that I have seen that keeps the seams open. I make mine this way too.
Thank you so much. This looks great.
Thank you ..you make it look easy !
Thank you Sus. It really is easy, and when you come to make one, we also have the written instructions with photos on the website, here is the link www.alandacraft.com/2016/02/27/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/ :)
Must make this.
These are so warm and snuggly.
very cool, easy to follow tutorial! I'm going to give this a shot, wish me luck!
Good luck, but you really don't need it as this one is so easy to make :)
This looks a very quick quilt to make - thank you.
+eileenfb1948 It really is Eileen. It's probably one of the easiest quilts to make.
Amanda, thank you! I just finished my 2nd rag quilt. I’ve been doing my intersections differently and it caused a problem. Many people said to fold one side to the left and the back side to the right. When I clipped, my intersections looked like balls. I had to trim them. I’m not sure if it’s because I did 1 inch seams or what. Next time, I’ll do the intersections your way. Thank you!
You are most welcome Vicky 😊. I love how quick and easy these quilts are to make, and they are so cuddly and warm.
Realy pretty!
+Mamma Anka Thank you
Very cute quilt, thank you Wanda! xxx
+Tina Wemyss Thank you Tina
great tutorial! thankyou!🤗
Glad it was helpful!
Hi there it's so nice to see you again, you do such nice work and are a great teacher. I don't want to put a piece in the middle (i need simple) maybe i will like i read it's a good way to get rid of blaa fabric,hahah
take care and thanks p.g.
Lovely! Subscribed.
Thank you very much for the great tutorial! 😎🌸
Me puede decir de cuanto es los cuadrado,gracias
@@beacalero4974 los cuadrado = 10 pulgadas. Tú necesitas 30 cuadrados
this is the BEST tutorial I've seen. Thank you! - I'm not finding your instructions on your web site though ... ;))
Thank you Deborah. Here is a link to the written tutorial www.alandacraft.com/2016/02/27/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/
Спасибо тебе большое за видео.Я благодаря тебе сшила такое же одеяло. Очень приятно смотреть твои М.К.
You are most welcome Zina. These are such warm and cuddly quilts to make and so easy. :)
I made two Rag Quilts following your fabulous tutorial, one for my baby grandson and the other for my niece's 1st birthday, after cutting the fabric they came together very quickly, they are both a hit with the parents, I cut 6 1/2 inch squares which is the width of my quilting rule and that made it so easy as well. I prefer your way of having 3 layers of flannel rather than the wadding in the middle, it actually makes the quilt softer and fluffier, not much difference in the thickness either. I made one with wadding a few years ago for my daughter. I posted some photos on your web site for readers projects. Thanks for a fantastic tutorial. 💖
That's excellent Star, thank you for your lovely comment. These quilt are always a hit because they of how lovely and soft they are. Quick and easy to make as well. :)
I'm not seeing the photo's on the website as yet Shar. I will check again shortly but the post should appear to me as soon as you submit it. Please can you try again in case something went wrong. Thank you
Alanda Craft sorry I forgot to resize them, hopefully they have gone through now
Yes they have come through now. I will get the post ready to go up. Thank you so much for sharing, the quilts look great.
Shar W ii
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nice work! going to make this one,
These quilts are fun to make and they are so nice an snuggly when they are finished.
Just a hint. If you are using light colored cotton make sure you use light or white in the middle, the dark color or prints can show through sometimes. :)
Good tip Katee. Thank you 😊
@@alandacraft your welcome 😁
Yes!
Looks easy
It really is Flo and these rag quilts look great when they are finished.
This is one of the clearest tutorials on these super cute quilts! Thanks so very much for your time and help 🙏☺️ Could I ask please, the middle piece, does it have to be flannel or batting, or could it be just a normal quilting/cotton piece - that’s not flannel? Really hope to hear as I’m about to do one of these for a new little member to the family! 🥰👶 Can’t wait to try! So grateful to you, and you now have a new subscriber due to this snuggly bundle & your lovely teaching style😃👍 Oh yes, one other thing please! Would you put washing powder in the machine 1st time round, & how many times did you wash/tumble it initially? Thanks for all! Every good wish to you from the UK🙏☺️🧵🪡
Thank you for your lovely comment. I haven't used quilting cotton as the middle layer but from what I've read, it is quite okay to use it. I don't put washing powder in the machine first time round. I only wash and tumble dry the quilt once when it is finished. Be aware there will be a lot of lint in the dryer. You can do it a second time if the quilt doesn't quite have the rag effect you want. Here is a link to the step-by-step written instructions that may also help you www.alandacraft.com/2016/02/27/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/. I hope you have fun making this for the newest addition to the family. All the very best 😊
If I add one more square at end of row and add two more rows at bottom to make this quilt bigger, how much fabric will I need. I love making these quilts!
I'm so loving this! Never made one, but they are so cute! Thanks so much for your tutorials, you do such a great job! So, guess what my next project will be? :)
+Naomi Merritt That's great Naomi, this is so cute and cuddly and thank you for your lovely comment :)
Hi, Just finished watching your tutorial. Loved it TY. I was wondering how you would do both sides.
. Would you sew four squires together? Two facing the front and two going behind? Not sure it would work or be right so I'm asking. Thank you and God Bless
I haven't made a double sided rag quilt. It's something to put on the to do list. In the meantime I found a pattern on Craftsy, It is a paid pattern but I couldn't find anything else. www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/double-sided-rag-quilt-pattern/185811
Another fantastic video - thank you! I just wish there was an easy way to cut the fabrics. I'm new to this and it's the hardest part for me. Any tips would be appreciated!
This is a video we have been meaning to do, so I have bumped it up the list.
Alanda Craft oh that’s fantastic!!
Thank you for this tutorial! :) about how much time should I expect a blanket like this would take me to make? Thank you :)
I really have no idea how long it took Nicole. But you should be able to knock it over in a couple of days. I found the ragging at the end took the most time.
This is a great video and I'd like to try it but I'm wondering if I can use cotton calico for the top? Also do you wash your fabrics before cutting out the squares?
We haven't personally tried it but it should work. You want it to be able to fray so you get that nice fluffy fringe effect. And we don't wash our fabrics before cutting but that's just a personal preference.
I've never made any type of quilt before but I do sew. You really do make this understandable. Going to ask a question here that I know is going to sound ignorant. Why do you sew the diagonal lines onto the squares?
That's just to ensure the layers stay together, to stop it from bunching up and separating.
Thank you! Why I could not figure that one out on my own is beyond me. Loved your video. I've seen a few on this rag quilting but yours was easiest.
Lindo . Pena que o UA-cam não traduz, porém a linguagem do patchwork é universal
Obrigado Cristiane. I agree it would be nice if the videos had a translate button. :)
Hi Alanda! What brand are your rag scissors? I know you have probably found the best tool for the job. 😊
The ones I use are Birch which are found here in Australia. I also have a pair of Fiskars rag scissors that work well and have good reviews on Amazon.
Thank you so much I really enjoyed watching your tutorial 👍How much are the squares please ?For a baby cot how much would you recommend to cut the squares please ? Thank you
Thank you Marthese. Here is a link to the written instructions. www.alandacraft.com/2016/02/27/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/ The quilt in the tutorial measures approx 44" x 52". Here is a link to one of our readers baby quilts, she has made it using 4 x 4 blocks. www.alandacraft.com/2020/05/27/debbies-black-and-white-baby-rag-quilt/
I'm not so good at figuring out the math.. do you know about how many yards of each fabric is needed to make one of these? What is the approximate finished size? Really cute fabrics. Thank you for the tutorial.
+Veronica Scott The yardage is on the website Veronica and here is the link www.alandacraft.com/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/. This rag quilt measures approx 50"x42". The finished size will depend upon your sewing and the shrinkage of your fabric when you wash it.
Alanda Craft j
What fabric did you use for this quilt? It's gorgeous x
+PurpleStorm16 We just picked it up from our local Spotlight Store. They have a nice range of flannel fabrics at the moment.
Hi ! I forgot to ask if we can skip pre-washing the flannels before ? Thanks. 😎🌸
I personally don't pre wash my fabric. If I have doubts about colour run then I will test a piece of the fabric first, there's nothing worse than finishing a lovely quilt to find the reds have run into the whites. The same applies if I think the fabric may shrink. Most fabric is pretty good these days. But it's really a matter of personal choice Mariette. Some people like to pre-wash all their fabrics, I don’t bother.
Alanda Craft Hi Alanda and thanks a lot! I’m looking forward to making my first rag quilt! Thanks a lot, your tutorial is a great help! 😎🌸
This is my first quilt can u tell me size needle and type of pressure foot u used. Just 3 layers it kept bunching. My cutting isn’t as nice and even as yours. Enjoying but hope I get better. Love your accent (mine is Boston) and love your videos ty
Thank you for your lovely comment Kathy. We use a standard 90/14 needle and we also us a walking foot. Using a walking foot when sewing your quilt together will help with the bunching. Also take your time and smooth out the layers a you sew. Practice makes perfect (or near enough). 🙂
What is the seam allowance for the rag quilt? Or in other words, how much should we have to be able to cut little slits to make it look nice?
I used a 3/4" seam, Janice. Here is a link to the written instructions www.alandacraft.com/2016/02/27/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/
If you use batting in the middle would you say it should be the same size as the squares or should I make them smaller? I love batting in a quilt. I love this rag quilt and think it will be another great beginner idea to try for myself. Thanks for the videos I wouldn't try it if it wasn't for you guys!
Thank you for your lovely comment Jeanene. You need to make the batting layer the same size as the square. Unlike when you are making a regular quilt and you trim the batting to reduce the bulk, for a rag quilt you want that batting to show as the middle layer when you rag the quilt.
I had the same question, and will make them the same. I saw someone make the batting smaller but wouldn't it move?
No because you do the x across it so it won't move. I am going to make if so it just fits inside and see how it comes out. It's all a learning experience so just going to go for it.
Hi! you are using flannel. Would cotton fabrics give the same results?
+Alanda Craft Thank you. I may try with soft cotton on top and flannel at the bottom 😊
do you have to use fleece or felt? can you just use cotton material?
The reason we use flannel is because it frays nicely to give the rag effect. I haven't ever made one of these using cotton but as far as I am aware it can be used. I have seen where others have used cotton. Denim works well for rag quilts.
Alanda Craft thank you for your reply, that’s helpful. I love watching your videos, I’m new to quilting and you make things very easy to understand and follow. :)
i'm going to try thistry this can I make it somehow without the rags on the outside so its not in his face when covering? I don't want to do a binding something very easy i'm a beginner❤
You might want to try our Easiest Quilt Ever. That doesn't require a binding and you could still make it with the flannel fabric. Here's the link: www.alandacraft.com/2015/06/08/quilting-for-beginners-the-easiest-quilt-ever/
What size are the squares you use please? I would love to make one of these quilts, but I'm not keen on using tiny squares.
We used 10" squares.
Here is a link to website where you can see the written instructions www.alandacraft.com/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/
Found the description, looks like this quilt may be my next project thank you.
Can you use fleece for the middle?
Yes you can certainly use fleece for the middle. Just keep in mind that fleece doesn't rag as well as other fabrics that are generally used in rag quilts, such as flannel.
So the squares you are using, did you pre sew those together? I see diagnol line
Yes Kimberly, the diagonal lines are sewn before the quilt is pieced together. I do believe this is mentioned in the video.
@@alandacraft thanks, I do see that now🙄 I have all my material, going to make one for my son for Christmas. Great video, thank you so much!!
Ladies, would this be a baby q size or big enough for a lap quilt for a small woman?
The quilt measures approx. 44" x 52.5", Vicky. So it can be used for a crib or a as a lap quilt. You can make it bigger or smaller by adding or reducing the number of squares
How many yards did you use of each fabric?
The yardage and instructions are on the website. Here is the link www.alandacraft.com/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/
What type of fabric was that, looks like Cleese?
We used flannel for this quilt. All three layers are flannel.
How many yards does each take.
The fabric requirements are on the website Pat. Here is the link www.alandacraft.com/2016/02/27/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/
what is the size of your block?
The measurements are on the website, here is the link www.alandacraft.com/2016/02/27/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/
How do you keep the colors so bright, mine have faded badly after the wash and dry.
Sorry Lisa, I notice that my response to you didn't save, I do apologise. I wash the quilt in cold water without any detergent. The quilt hasn't had any use so it's not like it's grubby and needs thorough washing. At this stage we just want to fluff up the rag quilting.
What does she say at :35/:36? the size? "What we'll need is 30 ??inch squares" .... I've listened to it 10 times. Is she saying 18? Thanks to anyone who can clarify!!
It is 30 - 10" squares .Here is a link to the step by step instructions that may help. www.alandacraft.com/2016/02/27/easiest-ever-rag-quilt-tutorial/