How to Make a Rag Quilt
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- How to Make a Rag Quilt
A tutorial on how to make a Rag Quilt
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Hi there, it's Monica with It's Just Sewing and today I'm gonna teach you how to make the easiest quilt on the planet and it's not even a quilt. It's easy, fun and fuss free. So we've got our quilting cotton and our flannel and what I want to start by doing is preparing our fabric to feed right through the sewing machine because I'm going to show you the coolest trick to make your sewing experience so much quicker, so much more efficient and I'm actually gonna save you money on thread - so wait for that. The first thing we're going to do is start by collating. The objective for our rag quilt is we'll eventually sew from one corner to the other and then this corner to this corner. In order to be more efficient we will focus on just doing this corner to this corner with all of them first, and I'm gonna show you how to do that with using little to no excess thread. I'm going to go ahead and pop in my corner and start sewing corner to corner, just like that. No as I get to the end of this square, what I'm gonna do is grab another one and hug it up right behind the previous one that was sewn. Remember, I'm not overlapping them, what I'm doing is just hugging them right up next to each other and they're feeding through with just a small amount of thread in between. So now that you've done your chain stitching on one side, what you're going to find is that you will have a chained piece of square - which is fabulous. There's just a little bit of thread connecting each one, so you can do a couple of different things. Your just going to pop the next ones in and sew corner to corner that hasn't been sewn yet. We're gonna start fringing and basically what we want to do is snip all the way around the perimeter of each of the squares. Once you've laid everything out, just see if it feels balanced to you. The final thing is I would get out your cellphone; I would take a picture before you start organizing it so you have a reference point so if you need to go back to it as you're assembling. I have my first set of squares ready to assemble my first row and what you're gonna do is take the first, top square and if you ever have a hard time remembering which one is the top you can always put a pin in it, so it reminds you. We are going to put it next to our second square and notice that I have the flannels touching. I would suggest that you use a one inch seam allowance. I think it gives you a huge margin of error. Here we go - we're gonna go ahead and sew all the way down. It's time to assemble row to row. I've got my first row and I want to get it ready to assemble with my second row. Now we're doing a baby quilt right now, so it looks a little smaller. But you can double the size and make it as large as you want. This is the first row and this is the first square, the upper left-hand square and the one it's going to butt up next to is going to be the red one that goes right underneath. I'm going to split the difference, so I'm gonna start in the middle. I'm ready to sew row to row and I have got my center point. What I like to do is line these up - we're gonna use the exact same seam allowance of one inch. I start actually in the middle. What we're gonna do is go ahead and start in the middle. I'm gonna give it a few stitches and I am gonna back stitch at this point - only because I'm starting in the middle. When I get to the area where I'm going over multiple layers, I just slow down. Look at what we have - two rows sewn together. See how the fringe looks clipped; it doesn't look really sweet and fluffy yet. That is because we haven't washed or dried it yet. When you wash and dry - that is where the magic really happens. A couple of things you want to do before you pop it into the washer is you want to take your scissors and cut any excess threads. I've already done this, but you'll find threads all throughout and you want to cut those down so they are good to go after you have washed and dried. You want to sew around the entire perimeter of the quilt because that's going to lock in all of the stitches, so they're not gonna go anywhere from when we did our rows to rows. This lady’s headed to the washer and drier now. I can't wait for her to get all beautiful and give you the big reveal. I can't believe this - we are done with our rag quilt. That's really the appeal of the rag quilt. I promised you this would be the easiest quilt on the planet. Follow us at it'sjustsewing.com for more fun tutorials.
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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
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!
Just discovered this. Love it.
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.
Thank you! I am planning on making 2. I am going to use just 2 pieces of flannel and no batting.
Thanks!!! Beginner at age 45 and with a disability. Can't wait to get my supplies!
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!!
Great tutorial. Can’t wait to get mine started. Thank you.
I'm making one of these soon as I can get to the fabric store! Maybe several. It's so cute!
Great tutorial. I am new at quilting and wanted to make by Grandson a rag quilt. This was really helpful. Thank you.
Best tutorial I’ve seen yet, thank you
This was so easy to follow! Yhank you! I cant wait to see how mine turns out!
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.
Thank you. Very clear instructions, and you are so efficient ! Very nice!!
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. :)
O how i love this! Will try to sew when i get fabric ❤❤❤❤
Beautiful rag quilt and great instructions, thank you
Can you use regular cotton material and batting will it still spray
I will have to try the cutting the fringe before sewing it together. I might even free motion some of it as well.
Pre-fringing! Genius! ❤️
I agree!
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.
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!!
Thank you for this tutorial, I learned a lot of tips.
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.
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!
Can't wait to make this!Thank you for sharing this 🙂
Hi and thank you very much for this great tutorial! You explain really well and the quilt is gorgeous! 😎🌸
Great Video! I am almost done with my first Jean Rag Quilt! Pre Fringing is brilliant!
One of my favorite videos. Love this!
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.
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?
Tank you so much now i know How made my rag quilt 😊
Awesome video, but I just wanted to say, I Love your sewing room
I" m in love whith this progect!!!
I love this. Thanks for sharing!!!
Love this thanks for sharing
Very good tutorial. I have to try this.
Simple to do. Thanks!
Omg...I love that fabric!
Thank you
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?
@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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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.
I'm currently making a bubble quilt, but this will be my next quilt. Excellent video!
Great job. I love it ,!!!
What a great tutorial
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..
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
Love your tutorials and I subscribed! Just wondering if you wash your fabrics before sewing. Thanks!
Darlene Colledg
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.
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.
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 so much for your quick reply. love your work!
Thank you so much! Happy to help! Have fun sewing.
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?
Fabulous!!!
very useful and interesting
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!
I am planning on trying denim squares on the front and flannel on the back, I will let you know how it turns out.
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?
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
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!
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 ?
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.
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 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
Very nice love the colors .what's the back look like?🤔
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. 👎
Question. Do you open those seems when you are sewing the rows together so they lay flat, or does it matter?
well done. .Thank you
💞👍👏 Beautiful!!!
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?
BEAUTIFUL 💖
What size are your blocks you started with? What yardage do I need for flannel and cotton?
Above she said 8 x 8.
Love, love , love it!!!!
Good video!!!
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?
I just said out loud "I love brilliant women!" =) Just reconnecting with my sewing roots. I'm only a minute into your video and I subscribed! Thank you for sharing. btw, what size squares are you using in this video?
Oh Kisten! Thank you, you are so sweet. The size of the squares is 8"x8" for both the front and back. Let me know if you have more questions. Also, make sure to visit my website. I have lots of resources for sewing, recommendations for shops and even a whole section on making a business from being a maker! Make sure to share your rag quilt once you make one. They are the best!
Awesome!!! Thank you so very much!! I have dreamed of having my own craft room for YEARS! Kids raised, empty nest, mama has a craft room!!! ;) I JUST got a new machine, looks like your actually. I'm an excited woman! Thank you so much again. I will be watching your videos for sure.
Could you use cotton fabric on both sides instead of flannel and put batting in the middle?
My question is about sewing strips together. You sewed intersections flat. Saw another where they opened the seams, does it matter which way you do this?
It really doesn't change the outcome very much, I say - do what's easiest! At the end of the day, it will look adorable after washing!
What washing settings did u set on washing machine? And what about the dryer setting on the tumble dryer?
so the back is plain flannel? thanks for the tut!
Love this quilt . I really need a new sewing machine ! What kind do you use?
Will this work if you have already prewashed the cotton fabric ?
Thanks for this. I am going to done one of with my parents clothes who passed.
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What settings do you use on your machine? I have the same one and my settings never seem right! Thank you!
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.
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?
I love it
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 attempted a rag quilt but found the thickness hard to work with. I should mention that I used a 90/14 needle, cotton thread, regular tension and my squares were 5" square. My needle eventually broke because of the thickness. Can you recommended a different tension setting or needle size that my help?
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do you back stitch when you put the squares together?
Would pinking shears be helpful!
What’s the measurement of the squares? The finished piece is beautiful!
Help !!! Wanting to make this Rag quilt.
So this is for my soon to be grandson 😊. My question is each square is 8x8” ! Yes.also how much fabric do I need for the backing? Next when you’re sewing do you open up the seams as you’re sewing? Do you cut the backing & the fabric together when you’re doing the small cuts making the fringe? I watched your video but you didn’t go into enough detail for me I’m sorry to be a pest. Jane McRoberts
Did you use only 2 fabrics for your sandwich(print and white backing)?
What is a good source for pretty and colorful Lancelot? I have checked msqc and Fabric worm and wasn't fond of the colors for a little boy.
I meant to say "flannel."
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!
Fabulous About using the machine to cut thread!! they are selling a table tool to cut conecting corners. I don't need another thing.