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From: homemaker9
Date: 01-12-2007, 06:36 PM (1 of 16)
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Have any of you ever made a rag baby quilt? I would want it soft and not sure the seams would work. I bought material today for a baby quilt with an appliqued duck in rubber boots holding an unbrella in the rain. It is cute but not decided that is what I want to do. Any ideas? Fran Fran
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User: homemaker9
Member since: 01-06-2007 Total posts: 18 |
From: cshortsew
Date: 01-12-2007, 09:29 PM (2 of 16)
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I recently made a biscuit baby quilt which is the same thing as a rag quilt and I think it's soft enough. I posted the link to the picture already but here is the link again if you would like to see it. http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g59/cshortcrochet/2007/babybiscuitquilt-Jan.jpg cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 01-12-2007, 09:40 PM (3 of 16)
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I just used normal quilting material for the quilts I have made for babies. Then they are warm enough to use as a quilt, and sturdy enough to use as a floor mat too.
Cheers, Soph.
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User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: Jeke
Date: 01-13-2007, 01:06 AM (4 of 16)
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I made a rag quilt out of small 2 inch squares for my grandson. Fortunately, the squares had been precut on a laser cutter including the little clips where it rags. I couldn't believe how soft yet warm it was. My niece made one for him out of bigger 8 or 9 inch squares and it is wonderful too. We both used regular flannel. Mine seemed heavier but I think it was the size of the blocks that made it thicker when it was ragged. J Jay
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User: Jeke
Member since: 11-10-2004 Total posts: 232 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 01-14-2007, 02:16 AM (5 of 16)
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How do you finish the back of the rag quilt. Just leave the seams exposed? Or do you back it with a solid fabric. Cshortsew that is a pretty baby quilt. I was told it goes fast when you make them. I might give one a try I have a new baby coming in July. As if I don't have enough quilts started already. LOL I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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From: cshortsew
Date: 01-14-2007, 03:47 PM (6 of 16)
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How do you finish the back of the rag quilt. Just leave the seams exposed? Or do you back it with a solid fabric. The unfinished seams are left on the front and fringed to give it the "rag" look. cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 01-14-2007, 06:30 PM (7 of 16)
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These would have to be the fastest quilts in history to make. Now that I have my rotary cutter, I can make one in an afternoon.
Cheers, Soph.
I'm happiest when I am sewing! |
User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 01-14-2007, 11:26 PM (8 of 16)
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Cshortsew, I know the technique but I was wondering what do you do with the back of the quilt the side you don't fringe. Do you just leave the seams or do you do both sides like that with batting in the center? I'd like to make one of those myself but didn't know if you layered it so both sides were fringed or just the one side with no batting.
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118
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From: Hogmami
Date: 01-15-2007, 01:42 AM (9 of 16)
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Only one side is fringed, the other side is seams. You can put batting in, just cut about an inch smaller than the squares. When I did mine, I didn't use batting. I used old blue jeans and flannel.
Carolyn
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User: Hogmami
Member since: 09-30-2004 Total posts: 800 
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From: momquilts
Date: 01-15-2007, 10:05 AM (10 of 16)
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Cshortsew, I know the technique but I was wondering what do you do with the back of the quilt the side you don't fringe. Do you just leave the seams or do you do both sides like that with batting in the center? I'd like to make one of those myself but didn't know if you layered it so both sides were fringed or just the one side with no batting. MIL, When I made my rag quilts last Christmas, I put front and back of each block together wrong sides facing, and stitched as one piece. That way both seam allowances come to the front to be fringed. The front is fringy and the back is smooth. I used flannel and didn't use batting. I bought cheap flannel so it wasn't very heavy, but if you bought the good stuff it would be a heavier quilt. Hope this helps! |
User: momquilts
Member since: 02-02-2000 Total posts: 46 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-15-2007, 07:20 PM (11 of 16)
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Most people , if they use batting, they stitch an X in each square to hold the batting in between the front and back fabrics.. I used flannel for the backing of my denim rag quilt, so I did not use any batting.. I loved the speed of making it, since you only have to sew each square one time.. I took it to a laundromat to wash and dry also, so I did not have all that lint in my washer and dryer..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: homemaker9
Date: 01-15-2007, 08:16 PM (12 of 16)
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Carol, your puff, rag quilt looks very pretty and soft.
Fran
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User: homemaker9
Member since: 01-06-2007 Total posts: 18 |
From: homemaker9
Date: 01-15-2007, 08:19 PM (13 of 16)
Carol, your puff, rag quilt looks very pretty and soft. Did you put the poly-fil in the blocks? I started a puff padding for a rocker but never finished it. Fran Fran
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User: homemaker9
Member since: 01-06-2007 Total posts: 18 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 01-15-2007, 09:13 PM (14 of 16)
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Thanks Everyone I will try to make one they tell me they are really quick to make and since I'm always late getting presents for baby showers and such this is a good project to do. Libby I bet the laudromat loves you when they see you coming.  Just watch out using those dryers, sometimes people who get grease and tar on their clothes use those machines to wash work clothes instead of their good machines. I know first hand because my son can't us my machine for his work clothes for that reason and he takes them to the local laudromat
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118
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From: cshortsew
Date: 01-16-2007, 05:12 PM (15 of 16)
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Carol, your puff, rag quilt looks very pretty and soft. Did you put the poly-fil in the blocks? I started a puff padding for a rocker but never finished it. Fran Thanks. I used two layers of medium batting stitched to the back square. cshortsew
Projects Completed in 2007: Sewing: biscuit quilt, 7 baby dress sets, piggy pillow, 7 baby pants, eyeglass holder, purse, 5 baby outfits, toddler dress set Crocheting: red purse, piggy slippers, sweater shawl, 5 pr. sock trims, 89 squares, baby sweater, 2 afghans, toddler harness, baby poncho, baby dress Other: 14 Autism pins Works in progress: Sewing: toddler overalls & shirt Crocheting: vertical stripes afghan |
User: cshortsew
Member since: 06-28-2006 Total posts: 380 |
From: lrmart
Date: 01-17-2007, 02:53 PM (16 of 16)
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I've seen on several other quilt groups where ladies were advised not to make rag quilts for babies due to the amount of lint. I like making baby quilts out of flannels or cotton tops with flannel backings. I've got to make a baby quilt for my newest granddaughter due Feb 14th. I want to make her a Sunbonnet Sue quilt. However what I wanted to make was a Sunbonnet Sue Baby, I know I've seen this pattern but I've searched everywhere and can't seem to find it. Guess I'll have to do another  I just thought it would be so cute to have a baby quilt with baby Sunbonnets on it.Lisa |
User: lrmart
Member since: 05-14-2006 Total posts: 10 |
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