EASY LARGE RAG QUILT | NO CUTTING BLOCKS

[@reason5591]

All though you use flannel fabric, i In a way these quilts remind me of the Chenille Bedspreads that were so popular back in the 50's and 60's. Ive always been very fond of the chenille bedspreads with all their fluffy patterns. My gramma used them for years. I want to make a very large rag quilt as the top layer of my bed dressing. I think it would fabulous used this way. I have a queen size bed with the 18" deep matress. I love to layer up my bed with many blankets, quilts and bedspreads that coordinate and compliment the color scheme. I think I will make pillow shams to layer the top layer quilt as well.

[@carolynrollage7516]

I love it. I have wide fabric so I can sew it today. I so enjoy your style and presenc. Makes me feel comfortable . Blessings to you and your family. Carolyn

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Thank you for the tutorial! I think I will give the small one a go first.The quilt turned out great!

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Elizabeth Sawyer - Thank you! 😊 Yes, I would definitely try a smaller one before making the bigger one. It’s much easier to work with. 😊

[@texasmimi1954]

Thanks for sharing another video on your technique for making a ragged quilt without cutting fabric into squares.

[@donnasmith5709]

love it love it love !!!!!!!!

[@k4kat22]

Thinking of trying this technique on a flannelette duvet cover

[@dorisrichard5630]

I think these are great and will give it a try

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you 😊

[@zanzibarbarre7384]

Very nice idea. Thank you so much

[@taiannenewkirk7032]

I love the idea of not having to cut squares. I have made several rag quilts but I want to give this method a try. I want to try the larger one. How many yards of each layer do I need to buy?

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Taianne Newkirk - I purchased the WIDE flannel from Joann’s and purchased 1 yard of each. It made a perfect throw size rag quilt. If you’re going to purchase regular flannel and piece them together, I’d recommend 2 1/2 to 3 yards of each. Happy quilting! 😊

[@taiannenewkirk7032]

@@TheCraftyAuthorAuthor, thank you for the quick response. I know this is a dumb question. I am new to quilting. How would you piece them together?

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Taianne Newkirk - That is not a dumb question. Here is the link to the first video I made, that has more in depth instructions. This quilt has no piecing in it. I suggest starting smaller when you’re first starting out. Get the hang of it and then move on to a larger project. Here is that link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4PYmop9rZZqqrM

[@cookiedavis8531]

I want to make one of these with 100% cotton with batting. Will this method work with this fabric and the batting? Thanks so much!

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

It would work with cotton and batting, however, I’m not sure about using this method with batting. I haven’t personally tried it yet, but would like to. I think it might be a bit tricky though. I’ve only used batting with squares that I have cut, quilted and sewn together. 😊

[@ninablackman8752]

If you want to use 100% cotton batting on a rag quilt you have to cut the batting smaller than the fabric squares then quilt it in the middle of the squares to keep it from shifting. If you include the batting with the seam then snip it the batting probably would not do well in the wash. I made a rag quilt with 6 inch squares and used flannel as the batting so I did not have to quilt it. (Three layers of fabric.) It turned out well. If you wanted to do a big square like the tutorial, just use three layers of flannel. The middle layer could be white or a complimentary solid color.

[@galebrogley8979]

Cool thank you

[@beccalee8174]

I’ve made about 15 rags quilts of all sizes and shapes. The best technique and easiest on your washer is to dry 1st, wash and dry. This 3-step method is way easier on your washing machine. (Use old, clean tennis shoes or tennis balls in the dryer.) PS I had a friend who ruined her washing machine because of rag quilts. There were too many threads on the loose, ha.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Great advice. Thank you, Becca! 😊

[@annmccombs7925]

Laundromat

[@cousincarmen]

I have been watching your videos for the last 8 hours and a few other creators. Do you wash any of your material before start any of your projects??

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Carmen- No. I don't wash any of my fabrics before using them in my projects. I wash afterwards.

[@janicepemberton1027]

Can you use cotton fabric? Sorry, I am brand new to sewing and don’t know much about it 😄

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Janice- Yes. You can use cotton and it will rag great! 😊

[@annabarry2264]

Hi, if you wanted to monogram the centerpiece, how you you go about doing that?

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Anna- It might be a bit difficult to monogram the centerpiece due to the method used on this rag quilt. However, if I were going to attempt that, I would make the folds where I want them and then choose the center point on that front piece of fabric. I'd put stabilizer on the back of the center square and then do the monogram. You would then put the quilt together just as I have shown in the video. I hope you are able to do this. If you do, please share pictures because I would love to see it! I think you'll just have to play with it and give it try! :). Happy Quilting!

[@jenniferrhine825]

Okay can you use a zig-zag stitch when your doing the 'No Cutting Squares' ?? Thought, it would workout well for the edges.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Hi Jennifer- I haven’t personally tried the zig zag, but I’m sure you could. I would just make sure that you shorten the stitch a bit so that it will be a little more steady. 😊

[@Jasmine-fi4ex]

How much fabric did you use for this? Thanks

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Rachel Smith - I used 1 yard of each for the front and back. I purchased the WIDE flannel from Joanns.

[@eric02022010]

@@TheCraftyAuthor how wide is "wide" flannel?

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

How wide is this quilt and will it fit a twin bed? Thanks so much for this video, I am looking forward to trying it.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

This quilt measures 40x60. I don’t think it would fit a twin length wise. Please make sure that you use the WIDE FLANNEL or plan on piecing to make the desired size. 😊 Happy quilting.

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

@@TheCraftyAuthor Thanks.

[@tinaandersen8910]

How many yards of fabric for both pieces did you use??

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Tina- I used 1 1/2 yards each of WIDE flannel. You can purchase WIDE flannel at Joann’s. If you want your quilt larger, just increase the yardage. 😊

[@tinaandersen8910]

Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly!!!

[@galebrogley8979]

Need to turn your volume up can't hear good. Need to tell how many yards you used for each fabrics. Thanks💜

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Gale- I used 1 1/2 yards each of flannel for the top squares and 2 1/2 yards of flannel for the back. I did have some left fabric from the backing so 2 1/4 yards would probably work. 😊

[@osewhoopy9253]

@@TheCraftyAuthor Why did you get different sizes for top/bottom, and does it matter which direction you fold in half first? Thank you!

[@awkwardartist7628]

How many yards of each?

[@averychance5456]

When sewing the squares how much fabric do I need to make a quilt? Please help.☺

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Avery- The amount of fabric you need depends on what size you want your quilt. To figure out how much fabric I need, I used the Robert Kaufman Quilting Calculator. There are also other quilting calculators available online as well. 😊

[@averychance5456]

Thank you 🌷

[@karentownsley6541]

How many yards of fabric and how wide?

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Karen- Final measurements of the quilt are 42 X 60, a perfect throw size quilt. I used flannel for the front and the back. I used 1 yard of each for the front and back. I purchased the WIDE flannel from Joanns.