The directions I've always used are here: Rag Quilt Instructions but there are lots of them online. This makes a quilt that is a big lap-size, but not bed-size. It's finished size is 48" x 60". The ones I've made usually wind up as "cuddle on the couch" type size - great for reading on a cold winter's evening.
Of course, you can adapt to make it bigger or smaller if you'd like. I'm going to make my first one this size, and then a larger king-size one after that - eventually. If anyone wants to make a twin/queen/king size specific quilt, I'll be happy to figure out how much fabric you'll need.
Suggested Fabrics: Flannel, denim, homespun, woven - anything that will fray!
Supplies:
* 8 1/2 yards fabric
If you want the back to have a similar pattern as the front, get the same amount of each color/pattern. (i.e. If you want to use two fabrics, get 4 1/4 yards of two kinds; three fabrics, get about 3 yards of each color; etc.)
* 1 yard batting
Warm & Natural is easy to use for this project. Some people also use flannel for batting. If you're working with thick fabrics, like denim, you don't even need batting.
Next step coming soon - so get your supplies together Any questions, please post here!
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Last edited by MosaicMama : 10-13-2003 at 03:27 PM.
Oh, I'm sooo into this! I want to recycle a bunch of jeans. Any idea how many pairs of skinny adult ones I need to dig out to make that many squares? And what size squares are we talking about here, is it up to us? I can't get huge ones out of these pants...Or should I just bite the bullet and go buy some more denim? I want to be prepared when everyone else starts!
Originally posted by kkdmommy Any idea how many pairs of skinny adult ones I need to dig out to make that many squares? And what size squares are we talking about here, is it up to us?
I'm not sure how many pairs, but see how wide the legs are. The directions I usually use call for 9" squares, but that is very flexible. You'll leave 1" seams for the fraying, so that takes 2" off the width, so take that into account. If your jeans can wind up with squares 7", then your quilt squares will be 5". That will still make a nice quilt, you'll just need more squares. That's the best thing about this project - flexibility! I wouldn't buy extra fabric if I were you, I'd just make the squares as big as possible and go from there.
I also wanted to mention, for those buying fabric just for this project, Joann's has some fabrics that would make beautiful rag quilts:
25% Off Quilter's Batiks
30% Off Fall Prints
50% Off Spooky Prints (a Halloween Quilt?)
$2.99/yard & Up for Quilter's Prints
Also, if you get the Joann's sale flyers, you can use your 50% off coupon on the Warm & Natural batting for a really good deal.
ETA: Don't forget to check the Wal-Mart fabric clearance table. I'm planning to make mine from Homespun Fabric and got all of it for 50% off!
Last edited by MosaicMama : 10-12-2003 at 11:10 PM.
So is this a much faster way of making a quilt? I need to get a king sized quilt made really quickly, as it is getting COLD here at night with only a sheet and blanket!
Originally posted by Lydiasmomma So is this a much faster way of making a quilt? I need to get a king sized quilt made really quickly
I think it's probably the fastest way. I need to make a KS too, we could make them together. I think it'll be pretty close to double the fabric for a KS, but I'll double check to be sure.
Originally posted by Carter&OwensMom If I wanted to make a double lap quilt (for two people to cuddle on the couch) How much wider would it need to be?
I would suggest making it 55" x 73", which is between a full-size & lap-size quilt. The supplies to make one this size would be:
I would like to get in on this, if it is really that easy. I have never made a quilt before, never actually made a whole lot; pocket books, tote bags, little stuff like that.
But I would love to make a matching set for the boys' room and Ian is still in a toddler bed. Do you think I could pull off two? (With a little help from my friends here, tehehe!)
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I would like to get in on this, if it is really that easy. I have never made a quilt before, never actually made a whole lot; pocket books, tote bags, little stuff like that.
But I would love to make a matching set for the boys' room and Ian is still in a toddler bed. Do you think I could pull off two? (With a little help from my friends here, tehehe!)
If you can let me know what finished measurements you want, I'll be happy to figure out the fabric requirements for you. I know you could make two without any help, they're super simple. I made my first one as the first project on my sewing machine, it's that easy!
Originally posted by countrycuttins already 50% off this sale flyer
I totally missed that. I saw the "Polyester Batting Sale" and skipped right over, missing the print in the corner. That'll teach me to read the sale flyer better. I'm going to stock up now. Thanks Dina.
The only reason I know, is I just bought some and was so happy that it was on sale, LOL! They also have pillow forms on sale, and I have seen cute raggedy patchwork pillows done up the same way, only using smaller squares, for those who like matching throw pillows on their beds or couches
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in case you don't know me, I have no will power and no patience
I bought fabric at walmart today
and my rag quilt is in the washer. I only did 5/8 inch seams because I didn't read all the instructions. I still think it will be cool.
I was going to take photos, but my camera batteries were dead :-(
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