I'm making a rag quilt

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I'm at the snipping point. My fingers are getting numb.My thumb appears to have a permanent dent where the scissors rest on it. It's for a baby girl scheduled to be born via c section next wed. I wonder if this is a good hand therapy?

Before anyone asks - rag quilts are made by piecing together strips of fabric - usually flannel- then snipping the seams and washing it to make them fringe - also all the way around the outer edges.Normally the strips of fabric are 3" wide but I thought I'd save myself some time and work by making mine 4" - I think I actually like it better.

ID2 · ‎06-25-2012

I've heard of quilts but never guilts.

"Pure Michigan"

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

I made a rag quilt out of flannel plaids and appliquéd leaves on the squares. It's one of my better efforts but I haven't done another one.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I'm glad this one is almost finished. It will be a while before I make another.

alicedee · ‎07-25-2010

My DIL has made some of the rag baby quilts, and they are darling. I'm sure your recipient will be happy!

dex · ‎03-09-2010

I just checked them out and they sure are cute but time consuming.I think your gift will be cherished.

pattypeep · ‎06-06-2011

@151949

I just checked out a tuitorial on line, as I have heard of these but forgotten how they're done. Your recipient will be very pleased. I have been itching to sew, so this project looks perfect for the winter months.

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea-Robert A. Heinlein

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

I have 2 other projects pending once this is done -a small quilted table runner in browns and beiges with some burgundy in it to totally match my room. It was a kit - can't wait to do it. And I am doing a rather complicated cross stitch of a mermaid that I will make into a pieced pillow when done so I have the fabric for that - it will be a while though - I worked on the cross stitch all summer and only got a little bit done as it is very tedious.It has a lot of teals and reds but also a lot of beiges,ivory and flesh colors.It was difficult on the eyes to sew as there wasn't a lot of variation in the color.

We went over to a town in Ohio called Charm. They have a fabulous quilting store there - takes up 2 buildings! Just makes you want to sew.