In Need of Measurement for a quilt
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In Need of Measurement for a quilt
Thanks in advance for your help.
So Im wanting to make a rag quilt for a dorm size bed (twin xl long) and i really need help of how many yard of each fabric i need and second can you use cotton or flannel for a rag quilt I wanting to do 4 colors.
Thanks
poaponies
So Im wanting to make a rag quilt for a dorm size bed (twin xl long) and i really need help of how many yard of each fabric i need and second can you use cotton or flannel for a rag quilt I wanting to do 4 colors.
Thanks
poaponies
Last edited by poaponies; 09-19-2012 at 03:57 PM.
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here is a link to a rag quilt calculator. It will tell you the size to make the rag quilt for different size mattresses and it will also help you figure out how much fabric you need.
http://app4.websitetonight.com/proje...Calculator.pdf
I made a rag quilt using one layer of cotton (for the top) and 2 layers of flannel. I used 2 different colors of the flannel that matched the colors in my top.
http://app4.websitetonight.com/proje...Calculator.pdf
I made a rag quilt using one layer of cotton (for the top) and 2 layers of flannel. I used 2 different colors of the flannel that matched the colors in my top.
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IMO, the flannel frays more. I'm making a Cowboy throw with cotton and thn 2 layers of flannel on the inside. Just have to prewash the flannel 3 times (and iron before cutting) to get the shrink out of it.
Last edited by RUSewing; 09-19-2012 at 04:42 PM. Reason: msp
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Fleece will curl but it doesn't fray.
And definately wash your flannel first to get the majority of the shrinkage out. I didn't quilt "X"s in the squares either.
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So, YES, you can use a flannel sheet. Since flannel shrinks, do wash it first, if it is new. The advantage of buying used pjs is that they had already been washed and washed and wouldn't shrink anymore--but of course it is necessary to wash once or twice after finishing, just to help make it all raggedy.
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