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From: Melanie T
Date: 02-17-2006, 02:02 PM (1 of 5)
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I signed up to teach a beginner sewing class for 7-10 year olds at my Viking dealer over spring break. The project they chose is a flannel rag quilt with 9" squares 7squares wide by 8 long. So far so good, easy enough that the children will be able to do it because it is just straight seams. The problem is that I have never done one (any piecing for that matter) and I need to do one for an example (and of course it is always good if the teacher knows what she is talking about). I cut my squares of flannel and batting and I have basic directions, but nowhere does it explain the proper way to cross the seams to make it look nice and raggy. Do I leave a 1" gap at the beginning and end of each seam on my strips and then just sew the strips together? I am having a hard time visualizing this. Help! Please. Melanie
4 little sewing machine mechanics (6, 4, 2, Born June 14) Ontario Canada |
User: Melanie T
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 155 |
From: carman
Date: 02-17-2006, 02:12 PM (2 of 5)
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http://www.quiltindex.com/ATQF/q_and_a_single.asp?QAID=93 check this link out |
User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692 
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From: Melanie T
Date: 02-17-2006, 06:22 PM (3 of 5)
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Thanks! That is just what I needed.
Melanie
4 little sewing machine mechanics (6, 4, 2, Born June 14) Ontario Canada |
User: Melanie T
Member since: 09-21-2004 Total posts: 155 |
From: rose074
Date: 02-20-2006, 08:57 PM (4 of 5)
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I've taught a few classes with the flannel rag quilts. I don't think you really need any batting. The 2 layers of flannel create a cozy quilt with a very nice drape. I'm also the mother of an 8 year old and i think that adding the batting to the project will make it more complicated than they will enjoy. When I taught my classes I also used it as a time for the students to familiarize themselves with the rotary cutting tools, and we strip pieced the entire quilt. My 7 year old found that technique to be just about the max that she could handle. I'm excited for you to be teaching your first quilting class  I'm sure you'll have a great time 
Danelle in Tri-Cities Washington
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User: rose074
Member since: 12-23-2000 Total posts: 73 
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From: Bama
Date: 02-24-2006, 08:46 PM (5 of 5)
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I agree, batting might make it too complicated for that age group. I've made several rag quilts, and I like ones made with denim on one side best. It gives the quilt some weight so it doesn't need batting. Fleece is another good choice. It doesn't unravel like woven fabrics, but you still cut the "fringe" along the seams. It's also very forgiving if squares aren't cut to equal sizes.
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User: Bama
Member since: 03-21-2000 Total posts: 2116 
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