I have run a serger around the outside before I clipped any of the seams when I wanted a 'finished' look.

I know this is a bit off topic but still about rag quilts..I watched 2 you tube tutes. one by Missouri star, who stitched an "X" on the blocks, the 2nd didn't. Which is best? Also neither used a batting,is this the norm or just done to quicken video?
Thank you
David

I used a layer of osnaburg between mine

I've never bound a flannel rag quilt. Simply snip as you do the center blocks. But FIRST, do a double line of stitching (1 inch in) all around the outside edge for durability. I have a large one in my own den; it's 4 years old, been washed many times and is in perfect condition; nothing cozier!

sew a seam 1/2" or 1", depending on what you used on the rest of the quilt, all the way around quilt, then snip like rest of seams. Simple and easy and looks great.

Same here.

stitched and snipped just when you thought you were done snipping LOL

I made one for my eldest DD for Christmas. It was my first attempt at a rag quilt. I used 3 layers of flannel, no batting and quilted an X. It worked out nicely. I also stitched around the outside edge and then snipped.

I made one that I snipped the outside just like the body of the quilt. Next one I make I'm going to bind it like other quilts. The outside rags can tickle your nose!!!!

I usually run an extra round of stitching on the outside before I cut the last edge. Really don't know why I do that, but have never had one come apart on the ends even through many washings.