EASY RAG QUILT - NO CUTTING BLOCKS

[@evelynchambers126]

I have to tell you I give you kudos because you are so precise and detail in your explanations and demonstration of your Beautiful work.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Evelyn- Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.

[@hestrariley5034]

@@TheCraftyAuthor very nice, I will make one,I live in Australia

[@tinkagain]

'Ditto!

[@carolynhix9673]

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[@sheriblesener1246]

Wow! This will save on broken sewing machine needles, because it’s two ply instead of three ply; it’s a simplified, convenient method of rag quilting!

[@lucilleguerrini-burks2290]

This is an awesome idea no more ,,,,,cutting squares. Can't wait. Looking forward to watching how you make it with a batting in between. You are an awesome teacher. Thank you Easy rag quilt,,,no cutting blocks. Super 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🙏❤️🇮🇹

[@latanyaclark7205]

I donate blankets to a local hospital and wanted to try something different, I made a rag blanket tonight and I am so excited with the finished product! I can't wait to make more blankets this weekend!! Thank you so much for this tutorial! 💕💕💕

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I am so glad I came across this. I was just about to start my rag quilt and this is going to save so much time!

[@b.greene9691]

Love the video and the rag blanket....super easy and you are a great instructor!! Thanks so much!

[@jillthomas366]

I love this Rag Quilt method!! How clever! My grandson is coming to visit in a week so, I’m going to whip up this blanket for him! I too, would love to watch your technique in making a larger rag quilt. Thank you for sharing! 🤗♥️

[@patriciaguevara8793]

Awesome! You made it so easy and now I have a quick & easy baby quilt to make in advance- bonus is I can make a bunch and have them ready for a fast gift!! Thank you for the EASY directions!

[@carolannhentschel1767]

Thank you so much for showing me a FAST and EASY way to make rag quilts. CA

[@danaellzey2478]

never seen a rag quilt created so easily, great tutorial thank you for sharing :)

[@myrnacarruthers416]

I've done many rag quilts . This is genius! Yay.

[@sylviamiller5050]

Very nice and easy way to make baby blankets

[@willow7233]

ONG! This is so much easier and faster! Can wait to make one for my grandsons! Brilliant!

[@paulasmith6967]

I was looking for something quick, to add to my crocheted baby blanket gift! This is it! Maybe larger ones for my grandkids Christmas gifts!

[@debmoor2]

That is really awesome I love 💕 that way a lot. Really a lot easier. Love your tutorials. Your not talking too fast and it makes it more enjoyable...lol I’m getting old. Thank you so much 😊

[@eshjane]

Thank you!! I think I will try this.

[@carriem7832]

Oh my gosh how easy...I made one where you sewed each block together and then ragged...lol....what a job......thank you for doing this video.....

[@nanascreations8120]

Never thought of doing it this way, I've made several. Looking forward to one with batting or whatever you put in the middle.. thank you

[@michelleterry5540]

I like your video, very easy to do therefore I'm going to make my greatgrand kiddo's a pretty blanket.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you, Michelle! I know your Great Grand Kiddos will love it! ❤️

[@belindaleighfrazier8165]

I luv Darlene's videos. My kinda down to earth people. She is the 1st video I actually watched and learned from. I am going to make this one for my great grand daughter Zoey. She isnt hear yet, hoping to get it done by then. Luv your channel. Can't wait to see your finished sewing room.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Belinda- Grandbabies are the BEST, aren’t they? I have 2. Darlene is fantastic and I love that she doesn’t hold back. 😊. She’s a lot of fun to watch and I love her honesty.

[@carolbittner4168]

this is the most exciting thing I have seen in ages!!! Why do all that cutting of squares when we don't have to. I would never have thought of this; such an awesome quick little baby blankie. Thank you so much.

[@lucilleguerrini-burks2290]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍this is a great idea....lots better than cutting squares and stitching etc. ,,,awesome tutorial.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you 😊

[@Tinkerbell31326]

I love this blanket I have always wanted to quilt. This would be a good first blanket.

[@melaniewall7385]

So much easier than cutting all the squares!. Thanks x

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I cannot wait to make a few of these. So much easier!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I loved this video 3 months ago and just re-watched it again - a great tutorial :)

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Hi Lesley- I’m glad that you enjoy this video. ❤️

[@jsrt10]

So Easy in comparison to reg way. I LOVE THIS! So quick & Beautiful for Gifts.

[@yvonnebaker4896]

Thank you for this method. So much easier.. 😀

[@sylviamayo8684]

Thanks of the tutorial I will use this info for my next Rag Quilt It seem a very fast way than the one I was using.

[@silviathomas3224]

Wow how easy you make it look. I am new to sewing and quilting but love it. I really am going to try this as I spent nearly all yesterday afternoon and night cutting squares for a rag quilt. Looking at you making this one I could have made 2-3 in this time! Thank you so much for showing this method.

[@KTHomDesignsPaperCrafts]

This is brilliant! Can't wait to give this quick and easy technique a whirl. TFS

[@ericabates5361]

Hello, sorry I asked about a Rag Quilt without the AccuQuilt machine 😋 before I saw this video. Thank you, another Easy Quilt for me to start with 😁💕 Erica x

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

No Worries, Erica! I'm glad you were able to find what you were looking for and are having fun! 😊

[@kathyrussell1877]

I sew love this technique and you are wonderful instructor. You make us want to start a new project! Thank you!

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you!

[@jeanineknight6764]

OMG THANK U. THAT SAVED ME A BUNCH OF TIME. I SEW BY HAND. THATS A BEAUTIFUL QUILT

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you ❤️

[@alisonmary1443]

Thank you for sharing this great idea, quick and very pretty for charity donations also 💖🌸

[@crickettyolebones]

The best and clearest to understand tutorial I have watched. I highly recommend whether it’s your first rag quilt or your 60th. There is something for all to learn here.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you, Tina 😊

[@tkvs87]

WOW! Love this way to make a ragtime quilt. Thanks.

[@carolannhentschel1767]

Thank you for introducing me to this demonstration for such a quick , fun way to spend my sewing time. Carol Ann

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

I am so glad that you are enjoying it! 😊

[@cherylmasur105]

So very clever!!!

[@lynncobb8992]

This is the perfect size for a baby quilt

[@nancynancyh6069]

I really enjoyed your video and am making one for my 6 month old niece today! Thank you. I see many more in my future!

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Nancy- Thank you! Happy Quilting!

[@bevyann3646]

Wow that is over the top easy, thanks so much for your awesome expertise

[@mariawatkins9939]

Thank you, easy and fast, love it!!

[@jonathancarter4010]

I love this .very beautiful.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you! 😊

[@barbarawanner1617]

Thank you so much for showing me how to do my FIRST BABY BLANKET. you answered all my questions before I ask them. I had no idea how to do this and this was the easiest thing I've seen.

[@fredahall5722]

I love this little quilt. So cute.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you 😊

[@lindanelson298]

I want to give you 5 thumbs up. You have made me want to go buy material to replace the ones I have cut squares out of and do this technique.

[@debbiejo1027]

wow great video

[@belindasmith8790]

Really cool. Always wondered how the quilt was made. Nice job

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you! :)

[@jo-annemclagan2597]

I looooove this. Fantastic

[@kristipoling5999]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial. Think I’ll go find me some flannel.

[@evelynchambers126]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING ITS BEAUTIFUL

[@lesliedalrymple1520]

What a genius idea !! Love love it !!

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you 😊

[@ivettetorres7047]

Thanks for tutorial. Great idea! Can’t wait to try making rag quilt this way

[@midgethorn4083]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am going to make this! I’ve got a grand baby coming in June

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Congratulations on your new Grandbaby, Midge!

[@joycewatson1543]

I might have to try this.

[@sherrieblake8674]

Great video. I want to try for a larger throw. Thanks!!

[@susandorry6149]

Thank you love this

[@Lisa_Zapata]

Super cute ❤️

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you 😊

[@LobotomyPatientGaming]

Love this tutorial. Getting ready to make one now from it

[@WhateverHunterLiz]

I love making rag quilts but I’ve never tried this method. Thank you!

[@rhondabrown8544]

you just saved me hundreds !!! I like making rag quilts but I can never cut the fabric perfect . I was going to buy a fabric cutting machine today ! Thank you so much

[@emmahofmeyer5371]

What a fantastic video! Will be my next one to try! Thank you so much.

[@joec783]

Yes!I just watched her showing her new blocks for sale...would love to buy each and everyone. Darlene

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

I love Darlene 😊 She has some cute fabrics in her fabric frenzy. I really like her Christmas fabric that she has up on Ebay. ❤️

[@tinkagain]

I LOVE that you are not a perfectionist! Thank you! I can do so many more quilts if I stop "un-sewing" all my mistakes, lol. Call me queen of the seam-ripper. I do like them to look nice, though. Tink

[@theresajukiewicz3092]

I love this!

[@texasmimi1954]

Thanks for sharing your tutorial on making a ragged baby blanket using your technique of not cutting the fabric into squares! 😊

[@faygriffett8407]

It is great I am going to make for great Gand son I am 83 year s old thanks

[@inthekitchen8842]

MUCH easier to do than the old way! Thank you

[@patigreen9651]

Thankful that I found your KZbin, wish I had your sound insightful hints ages ago.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Pati- Thank you ❤️

[@catheyr1566]

Wow, How cool is this! How do you like this compared to the Accuquilt method of cutting your blocks and sewing? I just bought a Go Big! And I’m wondering if I wasted my money when I could do it this way.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Cathey- I love this method, but I prefer the AccuQuilt. The AccuQuilt cuts so many more things than just rag quilts. I use the strip dies to make my binding and borders. I like this method for something quick, but because I have arthritis in my hands the fringing is a little cumbersome for me and for that reason, I like the AccuQuilt better. I think you will love the GO Big as you go along in your quilting journey because you will see that it has a lot to offer in the ways of cutting fabric. Not too mention, you can cut multiple layers of fabric at one time and they all come out perfect every time. That's just my 2 cents. 😊 And I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner. KZbin put your question in the held for review folder. I have no idea why. I hope I've helped answer your question.

[@sherritahall9816]

You could add a charcoal colored ribbon to the sewn edge with the fringe, that would make it pop. Thank you I really enjoyed this project. Sherrita

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Sherrita- That is a great idea! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@dorothyholfeld4304]

Could you show a pic of what you mean?

[@anthonyg7534]

Whooah wow wew your technical expert technique is the best of educational in quilt technique very unique saves frustrating developing time as I am even learning thank you for your vedio hard work and time

[@vickioneill8277]

Beautiful and Brilliant

[@chrissyoldfield8566]

Very good tutorial ❣️ 👏👏👏👏👏👍🏻

[@dawnjohnson2520]

That is amazing . Love it .

[@jenniperkins4260]

Thank you - so helpful !

[@LoriB58]

I love it! Thank you

[@MsVictoria4ever]

I usually just snip a small square out at the corners and it looks just fine.

[@MsVictoria4ever]

Plus I like to make a small rectangular pillow to match.

[@emmastewart432]

Oh my goodness this is a game changer, I love this method 💕 thank you so much for the tutorial 😊

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Emma- I'm glad you like it! It certainly is a time saver and it turns out beautiful! ❤️

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

Thank you so very much it is just darling and wow so NEAT can't wait to make one!!!

[@suebean3873]

I’m not sure if anyone else asked this question, but with this method, obviously we can’t use the batting method, so can I use a third piece of flannel in the middle to make it heavier and also more fuzzy/raggy? I’m assuming I can. In the middle I usually put in a cheaper flannel that I have on hand or a colour that will accentuate the top and bottom. Thanks so much for this tutorial. You were awesome and I’m so glad I watched you. I had totally forgotten about this method. Soooo quick compared to cutting all the pieces and sandwiching them. TY.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Sue- Actually you can use batting with this method. I have done a video on how to do it. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV7JqZSNnt5roKs Also, you are correct in that with this method you would have to put some appliqué to or different fabric on top to change the squares. That is the only downfall to this method in my opinion. :)

[@pasha32ca]

Love this tutorial!!!

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Thank you 😊

[@christinemartin3850]

Always wanted to know how to make rag quilting. Thank you for the tutorials

[@suebean3873]

This is not the traditional way of making a rag quilt, but in my mind, so much easier. Of course you can’t add different colours to the top or bottom but you can always go back and do a transfer on top like a heart or a circle or a square or initials, etc. Going to try this method too.

[@marilynshines6038]

I love this idea! I just happened to stumble on your video, I was just looking at sewing videos. My neighbor was looking for an easy rag quilt to make for a gift, I shared your video with her. This is perfect and I love your explanations and demo! I have got yo make some of these myself! Thank you!

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Marilyn- Thank you! I appreciate you sharing with your neighbor. Please let me know if you have any questions. Happy quilting! :)

[@mariaalicedesa8061]

Very good. Alice, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

[@marywise2014]

Thank you for sharing. I love your videos! Thanks for your inspirations.

[@tapslagata]

A great project. Thank you!!

[@ChasingTadpoles]

😮 wow just amazing! Saves so much time! Beautiful!

[@authenticallyamber99]

New subbie here! I've been making rag quilts for a decade now and this technique is amazing! I will definitely give it a whirl! Thanks for sharing!!

[@danastover10]

Thank you!

[@brendamerelyn]

love this I will try this week to make one.

[@normazaharioudakis1090]

Love your video tku

[@malenrobles7676]

What a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@teresaburdette9265]

I love the blanket and can't wait to make one. I was wondering if you could do a tutorial in this style for a tote/purse?

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Teresa- I’m not sure. I’ll have to play with this method and see how that works. Thank you for the idea. 😊

[@francesroden7840]

I think that's so awesome I like that better than cutting the squares takes too long for the squares

[@fronzives3319]

My mother used to "set" a quilt every so far and the whole family was expected to do their share of hand quilting including my father and brothers. The quilting racks took over the entire parlour. It is one of my favourite memories! There were 10 children. Seeing the blocks that you make is Inspiring but I can't stop wondering how you join them to make a quilt that would fit an actual bed. Do you have a tutorial demonstrating that process. The blocks are lovely but not very practical as is. And God only knows my generation was raised to be practical, Looking forward to your response. You have made me want to quilt again.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Fronz- What a wonderful childhood memory you have. Thank you for sharing that with me! I love how everyone had to help with the quilt making. I wish that my children had the same love of quilting that I do, but unfortunately, they don’t. This particular method for making a rag quilt would be extremely difficult to make for a large bed covering. There are other methods to make a rag quilt that would be much more practical for making a bed covering. I have videos on how to use some of those methods as well. The method I recommend can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaGUqIWui5tqr8U. I use an AccuQuilt fabric cutter because I have arthritis in my hands and it precuts the fringe for me. However, you could cut your squares 8 1/2”- sew them and then use Fiskars spring loaded scissors to cut the fringe. I’m so glad that you want to quilt again! Please let me know if you have any questions! I am always happy to help!

[@CountrylivingMama]

What a GREAT way to make a raggy quilt! I’m definitely going to have to try to make one using this method. How much fabric would you recommend for twin/queen/king size beds? I’d be super grateful for that info! 💕

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Janet- I think it would depend on what size flannel you are going to use, which will determine how much fabric you would need. If you are wanting to make a rag quilt that large, I would recommend purchasing the WIDE flannel from Joanns. It is much larger than regular flannel off the bolt. I am guessing at the yardage you would need. I would say that for a twin size, you would want at least 2 yards of the WIDE Flannel. For a Queen Size, 3 to 4 yards, and you will probably have to piece it so that you can get the width. Since the width of fabric varies with each fabric, you'd have to look at the width on the bolt and calculate from there. Sorry I'm not much help here, but that's how I would go about it. Happy Quilting! :)

[@emilynewton9097]

I`d like to see you do one larger too. My granddaughter wants to me make a rag (queen, or full size) with some of her baby clothes on top. Sounds too complex.Wonder if this will work and hand sew the clothes on top.I hope you have a few suggestions.Thanks

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Emily Newton - I am hoping to make the larger quilt soon. 😊 I think hand sewing the Baby clothes on is a great idea.

[@vickibiggs1]

Emily Newton Hi Lovely, Great Minds Think Alike ! For the Past 7 years, Ive wanted to Create a Ragged Blanket but I didn't want to Ruin Baby Cloths Size and Cuteness! Im Not sure how to Recreate & Keep my Baby Cloths still Intact! Hence 7 years in the Planning LoL. {{} To The Crafty Author, Emily & All That Read my Messages & Answers{}}.... {PLease Excuse my wot I say...} {"In past I Fionud It Hard to get People to Understand what I Mean {} & {{}I have 2 Explain Myself 2 peple without People Taking Offence to My Words, {what I Actually Mean,{} {When I Dont Mean any2 Harm by what i say...{}}, { I have a Learning Disabilities in Education{{}} so I Apologise in Advance{}} {{}In case this Happens? {}} I'm really Loving How Simple Terms of The Crafty Author Explanation & Unique Way of Rags affect of how that Turns out . I'm very grateful for how you spoke in easy turms, As I'm a visual and Pattern Learner, The Crafty Auther I found this blanket was very helpful with no rushing it was so so Helpful thank you for sharing your Tue Amazing Talents . Would it be at all possible if you could make a simm u ler Easy Rag Quilt {,} Instead of Large Sheets, {} but with already Cut ...Fat Quarters u get FROM ALDI Please my Loverley , as its all I got in my stash, Thank u again for your Loverley Easy to Follow your Video, {} Gentle Hugs🤗🤓😘Vicki😘🤗🤓 {}

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

Hi Vicki- If you look under my Playlists, I have several methods of making rag quilts. I hope that you are able to find a method that works best for you. I plan to do a few more in the future with different types of fabrics. :)

[@vickibiggs1]

@@TheCraftyAuthor Thank you for getting back to me, much appreciate it , I will have a look throw , many thanks , xxx Vicki xxx😘

[@maureenstreet5333]

Can you use any material for this. Love this.

[@TheCraftyAuthor]

You can use cotton or flannel. I used flannel. I wouldn’t recommend using knit fabrics as they are much tougher to sew with.