another question...about rag quilts
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another question...about rag quilts
When you make rag quilts, do you use batting? I have a lap quilt I made and used batting and it is fine. Drapes well...does not feel heavy at all. But I made one for my nephew and it is so heavy. A sister-in-law makes them and does not put any batting in them...she just makes them as a small lap quilt. And I think they would be perfect...she uses flannel on back and front. I know they are snugly and warm.
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I think this is a personal preference thing. Also depends on the area you live. I put batting in mine. Like that extra warmth and weight. Some use an extra layer of flannel. Leaving it without anything would work fine too if it gives you the feel you want.
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I like using flannel as batting for rag quilts. I cut the flannel the same size as the blocks so the flannel will be ragged too. I can find some really odd color flannel on clearance. The odd colors are perfect for ragging.
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The one that I made that felt heavy and sort of stiff was Warm and Natural...I have other bits and pieces of hobbs and some other lighter weight...will stick with them if I use batting. Which I probably will cause in ways that was the point of a rag quilt. LOL
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