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Rag Quilts with Binding
I've recently been working on some rag quilts, mainly because it's something I
can finish in a reasonable amount of time. I've noticed some rag quilts in the LQSs that have traditional binding, and others that have the snipped and frayed edges. I was wondering if using binding on the edges is simply an aesthetic choice, or if it actually makes a big difference in terms of the structural integrity of the final product. I've also noticed that some rag quilts are being made with standard good-quality cottons, rather than just wovens or flannels, and the all-cotton quilts have washed and frayed really well. Any advice you can give is appreciated. I'm thinking about offering to make a raggy Christmas/winter flannel throw for DD's school choir to auction as part of a 2-day craft fair in December, so I need to figure out what I'm going to do. And do it! LOL! Thanks! JoyceG in WA JoyceG in WA (take out the "nospam" to reply) |
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I've made several rag quilts, and the ones with the regular cotton do fray
just as nicely as the flannel IMO. I haven't bound any of them, since to me they are quick projects and binding would double the time investment. DS has been using one for several years, and I have not noticed any deterioration around the edges. I just make sure to sew around the entire outer edge twice - once with a short straight stitch, and once with a zig zag. HTH Jennifer in Florida "JoyceG in WA" wrote in message ... I've recently been working on some rag quilts, mainly because it's something I can finish in a reasonable amount of time. I've noticed some rag quilts in the LQSs that have traditional binding, and others that have the snipped and frayed edges. I was wondering if using binding on the edges is simply an aesthetic choice, or if it actually makes a big difference in terms of the structural integrity of the final product. I've also noticed that some rag quilts are being made with standard good-quality cottons, rather than just wovens or flannels, and the all-cotton quilts have washed and frayed really well. Any advice you can give is appreciated. I'm thinking about offering to make a raggy Christmas/winter flannel throw for DD's school choir to auction as part of a 2-day craft fair in December, so I need to figure out what I'm going to do. And do it! LOL! Thanks! JoyceG in WA JoyceG in WA (take out the "nospam" to reply) |
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I have been making several rag quilts for a craft show in November. I have
been using flannel on one side and satin on the other. They come out beautiful and if they ar snipped very close say about every 1/8 inch they fray to what looks like chenille.And the satin makes a beautiful glittery effect on the flannel side ) I started making them with silk for all my friends that are having babies because when my girls were small they had 2 blankies one soft satin one and one warm and cuddly one so I thought I would do a 2 for 1. They love em !! I think you can make a rag quilt out of just about any type of woven material and it will fray nicely depending on how close together the snipping is. I also use a small satin stitch around the edge before snipping the edges it is strong and adds a nice design ) I have made about 20 of them with out a problem of durability. P.S. I have been a lurker on this newsgroup for about 8 months. I am not a traditional quilter but I do love reading the posts and I would love to start a traditional quilt someday meanwhile I will keep up with my rag quilts till the craft show. "JoyceG in WA" wrote in message ... I've recently been working on some rag quilts, mainly because it's something I can finish in a reasonable amount of time. I've noticed some rag quilts in the LQSs that have traditional binding, and others that have the snipped and frayed edges. I was wondering if using binding on the edges is simply an aesthetic choice, or if it actually makes a big difference in terms of the structural integrity of the final product. I've also noticed that some rag quilts are being made with standard good-quality cottons, rather than just wovens or flannels, and the all-cotton quilts have washed and frayed really well. Any advice you can give is appreciated. I'm thinking about offering to make a raggy Christmas/winter flannel throw for DD's school choir to auction as part of a 2-day craft fair in December, so I need to figure out what I'm going to do. And do it! LOL! Thanks! JoyceG in WA JoyceG in WA (take out the "nospam" to reply) |
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Hello and welcome RAB/SAB! Whew, that is a mouthful! You got a
nick name? So nice to hear about the clever baby quilts you are making. I've several yards of satin that need a project ... hmmm .... project number 159. G PAT in VA/USA RAB/SAB wrote: I have been making several rag quilts for a craft show in November. I have been using flannel on one side and satin on the other. They come out beautiful and if they ar snipped very close say about every 1/8 inch they fray to what looks like chenille.And the satin makes a beautiful glittery effect on the flannel side ) I started making them with silk for all my friends that are having babies because when my girls were small they had 2 blankies one soft satin one and one warm and cuddly one so I thought I would do a 2 for 1. They love em !! I think you can make a rag quilt out of just about any type of woven material and it will fray nicely depending on how close together the snipping is. I also use a small satin stitch around the edge before snipping the edges it is strong and adds a nice design ) I have made about 20 of them with out a problem of durability. P.S. I have been a lurker on this newsgroup for about 8 months. I am not a traditional quilter but I do love reading the posts and I would love to start a traditional quilt someday meanwhile I will keep up with my rag quilts till the craft show. "JoyceG in WA" wrote in message ... I've recently been working on some rag quilts, mainly because it's something I can finish in a reasonable amount of time. I've noticed some rag quilts in the LQSs that have traditional binding, and others that have the snipped and frayed edges. I was wondering if using binding on the edges is simply an aesthetic choice, or if it actually makes a big difference in terms of the structural integrity of the final product. I've also noticed that some rag quilts are being made with standard good-quality cottons, rather than just wovens or flannels, and the all-cotton quilts have washed and frayed really well. Any advice you can give is appreciated. I'm thinking about offering to make a raggy Christmas/winter flannel throw for DD's school choir to auction as part of a 2-day craft fair in December, so I need to figure out what I'm going to do. And do it! LOL! Thanks! JoyceG in WA JoyceG in WA (take out the "nospam" to reply) |
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