How the Make the Easiest Rag Quilt Techniques for 2024 | Lea Louise Quilts Tutorial

[@abigail01441]

Off-set seams. That's a game changer. Love that idea. ❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

TOTALLY, Abigail!! AWESOME #1 HACK! 🤗🤗🤗 Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@vickibaeza3259]

Hi Lea Louise! I too love the staggered rows AND as an OCD- plagued quilter 😂 I love the 'no need to mark' hack. HUGE time saver! My question is about the Christmas rag you showed as an example of piecing a block. How did you get that extra fluffy-raggedy border? Did you just add and snip narrow strips? It's very cute! Thanks for everything!

[@violethendrickson6080]

Maybe washing a time or two gives that extra fluffy look?

[@cindychaney6751]

Beginner here. I just finished the ugliest rag quilt you’ve ever seen. This video is so helpful. I can’t wait to try again!

[@danichan913]

I've been saving sentimental clothes from my children, and I feel like this is the perfect use for them.

[@ru4repeattoo]

🤩18:10 -- "Be creative and don't run to the store for that extra half yard, use what you have and make it work!" 🤩🥳

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Right?!!! I now save enough on gas from those unnecessary trips that I can buy even more fabric!! 🧵🧡😍 It's a win - win! 🤣 Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@dianeivanoff6312]

😂😂 said every husband in every household!

[@phyllisdippert2216]

I said i wouldnt do another rag quilt until i watched your video. Great tips!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Totally understandable, Phyllis. There was a long time that I didn't make rag quilts b/c they weren't much fun to make for a lot of different reasons. Now I make at least a couple a year and enjoy making every one of them! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@shanaleelaser]

I have to say, you saved my life & my machine! I make quilts for those in need & the offset seam allowance is BRILLIANT! Can't thank you enough!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Offset seams are a great time saver, Shana! it works on any quilt just by adding those narrow blocks on alternating sides. Glad you enjoy my tutorial! Thanks for watching. Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@twinnish]

The offset seams are brilliant. Maybe it should have been obvious but it makes me want to do another rag quilt. Best idea ever.

[@noemimacias7095]

I had made a scrappy quilt before but I just love your design and the fact that sewing the blocks together offset is so much easier. Can’t wait to make a second rag quilt 😊

[@wendydouglas4073]

I made this quilt and it turned out so pretty for my great grand son due in Feb! Thank you for your tutorials! TN

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

That's wonderful, Wendy! He will love it. 😊 Thanks for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@angieallen4884]

I have made more than 20 rag quilts and was just about to start a new one when your newest video came into my You Tube notifications! I will be making this with offset rows and use the corner sewing technique you demonstrated. Thanks for new tips to something I love doing!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

That's Wonderful, Angie! You'll love these techniques for their ease and speed!! So glad you got to see my video. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@ljacobson9308]

Great tutorial. Thank you.

[@robinwilson4947]

What a great tutorial, I am a newbie, MY question s is how much yardage on the hexagon colored fabric did you use and you called your middle layer flannel, is that just really thin batting? Thank you Robin Lee Wilson

[@bcarter205]

Thanks! I am inspired to try one now. Got my walking foot today!!

[@louettesommers8594]

I wish I’d seen this last month. I have loads of Christmas fabrics that I love and they will be beautiful in the quilts I make in 2024.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Sounds like you have plenty of quilting to keep you busy this year, Louette! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@louettesommers8594]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise yes I certainly do. I bought so much fabric over the past 30 years or so that I now feel guilty for not using more of it. I also bought hundreds of different types of yarn. I knit and crochet baby blankets and many many other projects as gifts. I’m 73 years old now and my ability for making, sewing,quilting,and knitting and crocheting isn’t what it used to be. 😢

[@quiltnewbe2011]

I’ve made LOTS of flannel on flannel rag quilts as gifts for the littles in our family. I like the idea of offset squares! Thanks for your tips! Now I want to make a rag quilt with smooth cotton and flannel!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yes, give it a try! The results are awesome with an incredibly snuggable quilt. Plus the easier sewing is a huge benefit! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@angielovett4159]

I love when you show us that you piece blocks sometimes. That’s SO smart! And why not? Plus a great tip for not having to draw a diagonal line and offsetting blocks make it super simple too! I love your videos, thank you!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Oh thank you, Angie, I appreciate you following along! In my early quilting days I would buy yards and yards of fabric just to make king size quilt borders without any seams. You can imagine how much extra yardage I always had piling up!! Those days are gone and I rarely buy yardage anymore. Primarily I use fat quarters and lots of them. It's so much more fun to group similar fabrics and make it interesting. Thanks so much for your comment! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@grannyma1948]

This is amazing. I love it

[@meeganboling6727]

Thank you for this video. I struggled with my first quilt. I am going to try again and use your tips to help me out. 😊

[@juliemarr65]

I just found your channel. I love this tutorial and how you present teaching. Your voice is so soothing like Mary on Mary's Nest channel. So precious thank you so much❤😊

[@angelawinkler5076]

I love your videos. Wish I lived closer so we could have a cup of coffee❤

[@Frankie_902]

Here I am the day before Thanksgiving and I have 2 quilts I have to make before Christmas Eve. Both being full size I've got a serious challenge ahead. I'm so grateful I came across this video so now I'm thinking I can get both quilts completed easily by my deadline. Thank you for making this video and sharing your technique with us all.❤

[@melanietaylor0401]

Great tips !! I've never made one of these, but when i do, i will know where to look for instructions 😊

[@ladonnaradney3466]

I absolutely LOVE the offset blocks idea! This is going to find its way into quite a few of my future quilts. Instead of making half blocks, I'm going to try cutting a finished block in half, & placing one half block on each end of alternate rows.

[@IMOO1896]

This will definitely make it less stressful when ragging the joints.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Absolutely, Sandi! This makes finishing your rag quilts so much easier. Thanks for watching! Have a great New Year. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@peggy6126]

Always wanted to try making a rag quilt. I have to say I dearly love this look....this quilt is everything I think a quilt should look like. Beautiful.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You can do it, Peggy! You'll love the results and as you can see it's not difficult. Thanks so much for watching! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@janicecahill4045]

I love making rag quilts. Thank you for sharing your ideas. One thing I do when snipping, is to snip the vertical rows before I add the horizontal rows together. I find it easier to handle.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Great tip, Janice! It's fun to hear how everyone finds what works best! Thanks so much for your comment. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@wam0357]

that's an amazing idea. Thanks!

[@duckrivermama66]

👁👁 Never heard of a rag quilt. Love it!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You need to give it a try! The first one I ever saw was when a fireman friend was making one for his hunting cabin. I couldn't wait to try one myself. Traditional quilting is still my favorite, but these are fun and have such a distinctive look. Kids really seem to like them so they make a great gift. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@duckrivermama66]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise 👁👁 I think it's great for folks who don't have much room. A small apartment doesn't allow for a quilt frame. But this is great.

[@kathymaccrea8621]

Love the off set seams and I love rag quilts. I have made several but I take mine to a laundromat to wash them. I ruined my wash machine at home and had the repair man tell me to stop washing so many old towels. I thought, “I’m not washing old towels.” He was pulling gobs and of strings and such out of my wash machine. It was all that frayed off my rag quilts!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks for the tip, Kathy! You know, that may be why I tend to clip my seams closer than the traditional 1/2-inch. Perhaps those smaller pieces drain better...or I've just been lucky. 😊 Jean quilts seem to release the most and heaviest strings and can be tough on the washers. Dryers can also be a problem if the lint trap isn't cleaned out with rag quilts. Generally I'll dry them for about 20 min and clean out the trap. Then I'll finish drying. Did you know that dryer lint is an awesome fire starter? Either for your fireplace or campfire, it works fantastic! My husband keeps a zip lock of it handy which makes me laugh at how well a rag quilt can repurpose fabrics! Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@donnabelzer3550]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise

[@jeanmanz2234]

I really like offsetting the seams. That will make a world of difference.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It's a huge difference, Jean! Give it a try on a jean quilt and you'll be amazed how much easier it is to sew. Plus it's a great look and keeps your eyes moving across the quilt. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@joydalton4987]

Very pretty fabric bag. I enjoyed your video. Happy for teddy too.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you enjoyed my video, Joy! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@kathydunn8244]

Off setting them is so smart. Also a way to make them so much more fun. I see endless possibilities. I am so glad i came across this. I see lots of rag quilts in my future. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Have a blessed new year.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like the idea, Kathy! Enjoy making your own quilts. Thanks for watching! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@wandawalker4191]

What a great idea to line those corners up as you sew. I never thought of that!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

So much easier than marking all those blocks, Wanda! It also works great for machine quilting when you're going from corner to corner. So simple yet so effective! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@wam0357]

at what point in this video is joining the corners explained?

[@cathylocklin3215]

I haven’t made a rag quilt in years, but you have inspired me. I love the offset blocks, I’m sure that will make a BIG difference.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

The difference is amazing, Cathy! You'll never go back to the old way!! Enjoy and have fun with it. 😊 Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@maryannecadd796]

You weren't kidding about quick & easy. It's also a great reminder to use what you have. I'm thinking there's a project or two that I put away because I ran out of fabric. No more since you've provided a great way to make do! Thanks for another wonderful inspiring project!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You go girl! Go get those quilts and get them finished, Maryanne! 😊 You've got this - and you'll be so happy to see them bound on the shelf. My sewing room got an overhaul today and I found a few stray projects myself, but not for long. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@cherieseward9868]

Thank you for teaching all your tips I learned so so much That was an awesome lesson

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You are so welcome, Cherie! Rag quilts are fun to make and this fabric made for an extra special looks quilt. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@JudyWheldon]

Lea, thanks for sharing your technique for Rag Quilting. I look forward to giving it a go.

[@carolsimpson2448]

I get so inspired by you how you make things easy and quickly. I love listening to you such a pleasant voice and inspiration to help me become a better quilter.

[@liza.lea.anglin]

I’m a beginner sewing and I this is appealing to me. I don’t like matching my corners on a rag quilt and these are beautiful. I will try this my next time.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You can do this, Liza! It's very forgiving and you can simply trim off any extra along the edges! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@maggienickischshannon2292]

Thank you, Lea. Have a great day.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You too, Maggie! Thanks for following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@mandib7842]

I've been sewing for several years now, but I started with knits and have mostly sewn those the whole time. I've never imagined myself a quilter, but I recently started to gain an interest in it. I felt it might be unattainable on my humble little Brother machine, but this makes me think I can make a quilt! I have a walking foot! Haha! These rag quilts are SO cute too! Flannel in the middle; what a revelation! :) Thanks for posting these videos!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You can do this, Mandi! I started sewing as a child. First it was doll clothes then it was my own clothes. Transitioning to quilting is very easy b/c you already have the sewing skills you need. The biggest change is using a rotary cutter. Once you get the hang of that you'll never go back! Have fun with you walking foot! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@ladonnaradney3466]

I've been making quilts on my little "entry level" Brother machine for many years. I use a Quilt as You Go (QAYG) row by row method. I find it easier than assembling a whole top and then sandwiching and quilting an entire quilt. This video inspires me to make rag quilts more often!

[@dedriahancock8614]

Thanks for the tutorial. I’m trying it right now.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

That's awesome, Dedria! Let me know how it goes!! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@themamma341]

Those are beautiful!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you enjoy this! These are such pretty prints! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@sandrawelsh8829]

Fun to try as a baby quilt.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It'd be awesome, Sandra! Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@kate5454]

Showing how to offset ,so worth it!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Plus it works for so many different quilt blocks, Kate! The offset blocks also create a design which can be enhanced by your color choices. The best part - IT REALLY SAVES TIME! 🤩👏👍 Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@shazb.2043]

I loved that Christmas quilt. Beautiful colors. I have made one rag quilt and it turned out ok, but I like your methods. Can't say I will for sure make another, but I will certainly use your methods if I do. Thanks.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Maybe you can try a small one and see what you think. 😊 The beauty of a rag quilt is you can start with a table runner size and just keep adding more until it's the size you want! Just have fun with it! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@vickiserre9457]

Great fun and idea help for all of us newer quilters. Thanks a bunch 💐

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You’re welcome, Vicki! 😊 Sure appreciate you watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@madelaine3209]

Exactly what I needed. This video will make all my next quilts easier with cutting. Thank you!!!!! This is the best rag quilt video and I have seen many.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

So glad it was helpful, Madelaine! This method works great for me and I'm sure you'll love it too once you give it a try. Thanks so much for watching! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@karenraabis5296]

One of my favorite videos you have done. I learned a lot about rag quilts and I have made over 20!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yay, thank you, Karen! Glad you enjoyed my techniques. Did I leave anything out? Rag quilts are much easier for me now and I usually make at least a couple every year. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@patriciaruppert201]

Love the offset rows. Great technique. Thank you. ❤❤❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you liked the idea, Patricia! Much less chance of breaking needles in thick, heavy seams! It works like a dream. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@wearyourmask4now]

Lea, I love your idea also to make an extra fluffy rag border! I love the offset seam block idea also!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Rag quilts are more versatile than most quilters think! Adding borders is my favorite way to finish a rag quilt. It looks wonderful that way! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@nz-nz]

I’m not a quilter but I love to see, and this is something that I would love to make. Thanks for clear tutorial. (I’ve subscribed) 👍

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thank you for following along! 😊 Quilts are beautiful and such a creative endeavor. It's fun to see how quilters add their own personal style to each quilt. It's quite an art form! Sure appreciate you watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@brigitsomerville3460]

I love this tutorial! I have made rag quilts before but found it so difficult and hard on my sewing machine. Love the idea of it being ok to add strips if a block is too small. I will try a reg quilt again in 2024. Thank you Lea! You inspire me!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yay, Brigit! That's awesome to hear. 😊 You'll love the difference of making a rag quilt with these methods. There were a few years a stayed away from them too. But not any more. I have a pile of stacked flannel ready for another this winter. Have fun with yours! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@emmonstrex65]

Inspired! Subscribed 👍

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Welcome and thanks for following along! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@gill5733]

Your Christmas quilt is gorgeous… I love rag quilts x

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thank you! 😊 This is a great way to make rag quilts. Sure appreciate you watching! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@Noniinthebush]

I love love this, I just wish you’d have shown sewing the squares together, I have never done a quilt at all. I’d have loved to see that.😊

[@lesa6399]

Great tips! Thank you!😊

[@tinaeddy1916]

Thank you - this has saved me a tonne of grief doing minky rag quilts 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad this will help, Tina! Minky isn't a fabric I've used but I hear it can be a challenge to work with. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@opass1959]

Thank you so much for the explanation for doing the X!!!

[@sandystevens7046]

I love these ideas

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks, Sandy! It's a fun way to change up a rag quilt! Thanks for watching! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@quiltingforthesoul]

Beautiful quilt as always thank for sharing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. God bless you and your family have a blessed evening.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Happy holidays! Thanks so much for watching. Blessings to you and your family! Lea Louise

[@SuperBettyboop23]

Thank you so much for showing us this new technique and how to set your blocks I love it thanks a bunch and I love the fabric that you use cool cool cool❣️🪡✂️🧵

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad it was helpful! Using offset rows is a great method for making a quick finish of any quilt. It worked really worked well for this one. Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@terrygresham5765]

Hi Louise, just to make sure I have grasped this fab concept!. What ever size you make the main block i.e 8 inches you will make the rectangle 4.5 inches - 6 inch block would have a rectangle of 3.5 etc etc😊

[@joanbarker6581]

Looks great!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It's such a fun quilt and so very easy, Joan! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@evelynelliott4485]

I always press my blocks before joining them. I think it makes everything look neater because the stitches sometimes look puckered even though they aren't.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Good point, Evelyn! Pressing also sets the quilting stitches for a smoother look. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@nancy9478]

I did that for the last quilt I made. It made a nice difference.

[@Louyou2]

Can you do it with crazy pieces

[@GrrannyH1]

What a great idea! Thank you for sharing. Another tip about diagonal seams: I have seam tape/a SewItSeams template on my machine, so for the diagonal seams, I just line the top corner and the bottom corner on the seam line and feed the fabric through.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Great tip! That's definitely an easy way to sew diagonal seams. Thanks so much for sharing and following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@melissajessup8169]

Thanks to watching your videos I made rag quilts for all 11 of my grandchildren this Christmas. I love the idea of piecing blocks together. I know it will be helpful in the future. Maybe I will try offset rows for my next rag quilt. Thanks for all of your tips and videos!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You have been busy, Melissa! Great job!! Glad you enjoyed my tutorials and yes, piece those blocks as needed. 😊 Thanks for watching! Have a great New Year. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@terrigehde8272]

Hi I just wanted you to know I tried your tutorial for the rag quilt and it has turned out amazing thank you for the awesome tips!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Great job, Terri! That's awesome to hear. Thanks so much for giving it a try! This is my favorite rag quilt go-to method and it always looks good. Thanks so much for following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@kina8990]

Omg where were you when I made my last Rag Quilt? You have so many great tips that I wish I had known! 💕. I spent so much time marking squares I almost gave up before I even got started. The corner tip to corner tip method you showed will be a game changer for me. Also, I love the offset seam for a rag quilt it looks amazing!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yay, so glad you found my video, Kina! Rag quilting will be so much easier. Thanks for watching! Have a great New Year. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@maryarmstrong1008]

Great tips! I finished a few rag quilts for Xmas gifts and would have loved the tips I learned from you before I quilted them. I will u refer to this video when I make my next rag quilt. Thank you!!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad my tutorial was helpful, Mary! You'll appreciate how much easier your next rag quilt will be! Everyone loves a rag quilt and I usually make at least a couple every year. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@sherricharles8149]

Thank you!!! So helpful

[@kanona0115]

Trying my first rag quilt this weekend- so glad I saw this video- I’m using your methods for hopefully smooth results! TY!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You can do it! This is an easy method you'll enjoy! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@shanaleelaser]

Utterly delightful!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It was such a joy to make, Shana! Thanks so much for watching! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@florence775]

Wonderful ideas. Never thought of it, but you're right. Great video.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you enjoyed it! This is now my go-to for rag quilts as it's so much easier and quicker! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@ChristyLynnMiles]

I’m new to quilting and this is genius to me! Makes it seem so awesome to tackle now that I’ve seen this. THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Welcome to quilting, Christy! It's a wonderful, creative adventure and I'm so glad we've connected. You'll love making this simple rag quilt. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@vickiwallace4453]

great tutorial and info! thank you!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad it was helpful, Vicki! Hope you get to give it a try. Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@pennyweightman8731]

Love the off set style. Thank you. Happy New Year 😊

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks, Penny! It changes up the design nicely by adding a bit more interest. Be sure to give it a try! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@ReneeCaraway]

In the middle of a rag quilt now. I use a seam ripper to cut my fringey edges (rags).

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

I love how all your quilts look so soft ❤ what's the secret I have really sensitive skin and I have a really hard time finding all things soft! 🙏🇺🇸

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

All my quilts are made with 100% cotton, Neva. Most of my fabric is bought at quilt shops which I think is a much higher quality than the discount stores. The fabric in this quilt is made by Moda and is a great quality. My favorite fabric is by Art Gallery Fabrics - it feels better than any other quilt fabric that I use. Next time you're in a quilt shop feel the different fabrics. Find the one you like best and make a small quilt. You may find your own favorite! Thanks for following along. Happy Quilting Lea Louise

[@Sewwithdebee]

Will need to give this a try

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Absolutely, Debee! It'll change how you look at rag quilts. 😊 Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@nancylee1625]

I have made two rag quilts and I love the process and the finished product. The first one was purchased and the second was a gift for my sister. Looking forward to making one for myself. Thanks for a great video.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You absolutely need one for yourself, Nancy! They are so awesome to snuggle up with. 😊 Thanks so much for watching! Have a great New Year. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@nursekate6772]

Thanks for this! I made a rag quilt 20 years ago and it turned out awful! Now I'm thinking of trying it again 😊

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Go for it, Kate! You'll love these techniques and be very happy with your finished quilt. Let me know if you have any questions! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@carolroeder9032]

I noticed you used cotton quilt fabric for your quilt. I've you used other fabrics, such as flannel for one? I was a joy to watch you got through the steps. Thank you very much for the lesson! ❤

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yes, Carol, I use both cotton quilt fabric and flannel interchangeably for my rag quilts. Glad you enjoyed my video. Thanks for watching! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@tanyamccauley9614]

@@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouisePlease tell me me what kind of flannel you use for your quilt

[@saramcgee3888]

Off-set seams!! 🤯 I think i prefer how this looks!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Absolutely, Sara! It's a much more interesting design which is an extra bonus. 😊 Thanks for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@willow7233]

Love this! Can't wait to make one!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yay, that's awesome to hear! You'll love the results. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@colleenmckinlay2916]

Making those off set blocks is a winner winner. I have made many rag quilts and I absolutely love that idea. Thank you so much for such a detailed video. Even your clipping ideas gave me new info. Guess what I will be doing with a pile of blocks. ❤️👍🏻

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Yay, that's awesome, Colleen! Have fun clearing out all those blocks and getting some wonderful new quilts in their place! Thanks for watching. Have a great New Year! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@janinebaldi5546]

Thank you. Happy New Year🎉

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks for watching, Janine! Have a great New Year and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@valwood1430]

Great tips and excellent demonstrations and explanations. Thank you!🥰

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks so much, Val! This was a fun AND quick quilt and I really enjoyed sharing my ideas with everyone. I appreciate you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@ChooseForToday]

I've always loved the look and ease of offset rows, and have wondered why more people don't use them. This is a great tutotial!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks so much, Rachel! Offset rows create a fun pattern that's a bit different and I like them too. The best part is how easy it make putting blocks together! Thanks for watching. Have a great New Year. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@marlenemercer4205]

I use flannel for padding in my quilts. my daughter lives in Florida and does not need heavy warm quilts. I've been very happy with a layer of flannel as my padding.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks for sharing, Marlene! Living in a warm climate changed my quilting style significantly. Being adaptable makes quilting all the more interesting! Sure appreciate you following along! Have a great New Year. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@PeggySchmidt-k7v]

I just subscribed & I enjoy watching your program

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Awesome! Thank you, Peggy! It's great to have you following along. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@debbiemehl]

I love this. Thank you for sharing.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad you like it, Debbie! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@shelliwade3883]

I was hoping you were going to show how you did the edge that was on the Christmas quilt you showed.

[@rebeccasorensen7925]

I love this video and your technique. I bought the Accuquilt die for a rag quilt. I love that it makes it so there's no clipping to do.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

That is a great timesaver, Rebecca! Enjoy making your quilts. Have a great New Year. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

Thank you so much for all your help, I'm a fat quarter shop fabric junkie I love mods and I do use 100&cotton but your quilts always look heavenly soft thank you for alk you do .❤🐦and I will try the rag quilt again with your method. Ill let you know how it goes! 🙏

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Glad to hear you'll be trying another rag quilt, Neva! It'll be beautiful and you'll love it! 🥰 Enjoy and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@chi2tan]

Love the hack fot sewing diagonal without marking!!!

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

It's an amazing time saver! Thanks for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

What is the seam allowance to be sewn please. I have watched a few of these ref quilts tutorials and no one tells me - is it 1” or 1/2” . Can someone advise please

[@melanietaylor0401]

I saw at @32:03 she said 1/2 inch all the way around the quilt. And by just looking at the seams during , it looks to be Half an inch. Hope this helped. I've never made one. 😊

[@mariaeinarsson]

❤️love it❤️

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Thanks, Maria! It turned out so pretty and I love the prints. Sure appreciate you watching! Have a great New Year! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@raeboyd5596]

25:26 I wish i had watched this 3 days earlier. My dil asked me to make a quilt for the baby shower memorial day weekend. Ive never made a quilt. I have hand stitched dozens of already pieced quilts but don't like the geometry and wasted fabric of quilts and I dont have a table. I iron on a footstool and use a tv tray for my cutting mat. So i thought a rag quilt would be a good starting quilt. I used 4 inch squares. Its a baby quilt. Everybody says lots of snipping but i never thought about having to line up all of those bity squares. Its turned out so pretty but offsetting wouldve been so so much easier.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Offsetting is such a time saver, Rae. Plus using a larger square makes it much quicker, too. So glad your quilt turned out great! Thanks so much for watching. Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@karenk3339]

So much great detail, but did I miss how you piece the blocks together and the strips?? It is important if a novice sewer and rag quilts are a good starting quilt.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

You'll enjoy making rag quilts, Karen! The blocks are pieced in rows and then those strips are sewn together. The difference with this quilt is that there are half size blocks on the ends which offsets the seams. Those are the red gingham blocks along the edges. It's makes sewing this quilt so much easier. I'll link another video showing that process in a bit more detail. Thanks for watching and let me know if you have any questions. Happy Quilting, kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnWrhn9sebSKa68 Lea Louise

[@carolyngray3103]

When doing the criss cross it might be easier to place painter's tape on your machine to make a line so that you can follow to the corner instead of having to fold up the and moving the corners.

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

That's a great tip, Carolyn! Plus it's very easy to remove. Thanks so much for following along! Merry Christmas and Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@TLStitches]

I use diagonal seam tape on my sewing machines

[@leonawilliams8747]

I really like the offset layout. I have the clippers but never got down to making one and now I have found you today and watched your video I am going to look for some of my fabric to make one. I subscribed and I would like to wach more. Thanks

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Welcome, Leona! You'll enjoy making this rag quilt. It's quite simple to put together. Let me know if you have any questions! So glad to have you following along! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@janicebrown2812]

I love that print you are using. So colorful and if I remember correctly it is called Grandma’s Garden. Do you remember who manufactured it? I know it may have been some time ago though. I haven’t made a Rag Quilt but have wanted to. Glad now I can use your tips. I just SUBSCRIBED to your videos and looking forward to more tips. ♥️Thank You! Happy New Year♥️

[@InspiredQuiltingbyLeaLouise]

Welcome, Janice! Glad you enjoyed my tutorial. This quilt block in this print is called the Grandmother's Garden and has been around for years. The fabric is a new release from Moda Fabrics called Strawberry Lemonade. It's beautiful and bright with lots of wonderful colors. Perfect for a quilt. Thanks so much for watching! Happy Quilting, Lea Louise

[@maddart4445]

The breaking of needles!