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butterflyquilter 10-19-2010 07:47 PM
I have always used 1" seams but I like the look of the 1/2" pictures posted here. I think I'll try that on my next rag quilt.

Candace 10-19-2010 07:52 PM
Originally Posted by amma
If the seam allowances are too large, I wouldn't think they would rag as well as the 1/2" does JMHO :D:D:D
Here's mine with 1" seams. They rag better. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-68483-1.htm

plainpat 10-20-2010 12:30 AM
One way to be sure they rag good is not to pre wash. At the time I made mine, all instructions said don't pre wash.My flannel came from Joanns, & worked great.It didn't shrink! I went back a got a whole lot of flannel. Prob should make more,but flannel is also a good batting/backing for miniatures .Will use it for batting in table runners too.






Originally Posted by amma
If the seam allowances are too large, I wouldn't think they would rag as well as the 1/2" does JMHO :D:D:D

mollymct 10-20-2010 03:15 AM
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by amma
If the seam allowances are too large, I wouldn't think they would rag as well as the 1/2" does JMHO :D:D:D
Here's mine with 1" seams. They rag better. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-68483-1.htm
That looks great, Candace! That's what I'm going for. I hope I didn't mess up--I did prewash/dry my flannel. They are different brands and I didn't want any unpleasant surprises!!

lmiller1978 10-20-2010 03:19 AM
I have plans to do a flannel quilt in the near future using old night gowns, pjs and other various flannel clothing items from thrift stores....I'm hoping because they will all be prewashed this won't affect the quilt.

retired2pa 10-20-2010 05:51 AM
Originally Posted by Candace
Actually, it's not a good idea to make rag quilts for babies...dangerous since the rag pieces come off so easily and be swallowed. I would never give one as a gift or sell one. I couldn't live with myself if someone lost a baby due to that:<
I couldn't agree more!! Not a good idea :(

Candace 10-20-2010 06:21 AM
Originally Posted by mollymct
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by amma
If the seam allowances are too large, I wouldn't think they would rag as well as the 1/2" does JMHO :D:D:D
Here's mine with 1" seams. They rag better. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-68483-1.htm
That looks great, Candace! That's what I'm going for. I hope I didn't mess up--I did prewash/dry my flannel. They are different brands and I didn't want any unpleasant surprises!!
I always prewash too and I don't think there's ever been an issue with ragging.

Terryl 10-20-2010 06:43 AM
Originally Posted by KathyAire
I like a one inch seam. To me, it's easier to clip to make the 'ragged' edges. If I used a half inch seam, I would have to be really careful when clipping it.
This is what I do also, IMHO the "rag" looks better if it's a one inch seam. It gets fluffier.


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