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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
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 Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 08:19:02 AM
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I didn't see a thread on this subject when I did a search...
Has anyone made a quilt where the piecing seams are on the right side of the fabric and then cut to fray? I found two free patterns for these, but not having seen one in person, I wondered if anyone has made this and liked how it turned out. |
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Nicie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Lincoln
NE
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 08:36:58 AM
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I want to make one too, I have enough denim for at least 2 but I haven't done it yet.
Denise
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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serenity1652
True Blue Farmgirl
140 Posts
Fawn
Elkins
WV
USA
140 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 09:39:37 AM
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Sunshine,
You amaze me more and more every time I look at your blog. You are so incredibly talented. I am in awe at your creations.
Fawn
"May all of your farm girl dreams come true...as mine has"
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ashcordes
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Ashley
Roann
IN
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 10:30:01 AM
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I have made several from homespun, got my patterns at www.backdoorquilts.com
I love them! And they are so easy to make! |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 10:41:46 AM
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| thanks for the pictures and pattern link! Is it important to cut the the squares on the grain so the seams ravel well? |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 11:43:18 AM
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Sunshine,
Those are incredible projects. And what a great use for ripped jeans! I found on clearance some light weight denim with embroidered cherries that look like hearts--just a chain stitch embroidery, not filled in. I can't decide whether to use a pale green flannel for the reverse which would compliment the leaves, or a pale pink. hmm. how girly am I feeling I guess is the question :) |
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CFlohe
True Blue Farmgirl
169 Posts
Cheryl
Port Angeles
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 4:17:19 PM
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I made a rag quilt, you'll see one of them on the link to my blog. The picture doesn't do it justice, they're so soft, especially after they've been washed a few times. I also have a picture on my blog of some of the materials that I've been cutting out for more rag quilts. I've been making them using patriotic flannels but have seen some nice ones using other flannels too. I also have alot of my kids old jeans and plan on using those in the future to make one. If anyone has made one using old jeans, do you just use the jeans or jeans and flannel or what?
Cheryl
cheryls-life-at-the-farm.blogspot.com |
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sunshine
True Blue Farmgirl
4877 Posts
Wendy
Utah
USA
4877 Posts |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 4:27:48 PM
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Cheryl, unless the fabric has a directional pattern the squares do not need to be cut on the grain do they?
http://www.handcraftsbyheather.com |
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ponyexpress
True Blue Farmgirl
320 Posts
Sandy
Kirkwood
Missouri
USA
320 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 5:24:22 PM
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Lizabeth, cutting them off-grain may affect how the edges fray in the wash. I think edges cut on a bias will not give you that frayed, fluffy look.
I've tried to find a suitable exercise video for women my age...but they haven't made one called "Buns of Putty" |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2007 : 5:57:59 PM
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Thank you Sandy for the tip. I'll try for straight, but I'm not going to be very fussy. The idea of measuring off the selvage for every square is too daunting :) And since it's not a garment it should be okay to eyeball. I will just be careful not to place my template diagonally across the fabric.
http://www.handcraftsbyheather.com |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2007 : 08:27:00 AM
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Ok, I have directions for a rag quilt made from bought fabric. We used flannel or any 100% cotton fabric. You use a square for the back and a square for the front. We also used a square of batting in between. After sewing up rows with a large seam allowance (1/2-3/4"), you have to trim out the batting as much as you can, then cut 1/2" into the seam allowance to allow fraying when you wash it. I made three of these for Christmas gifts. How ridiculous that I forgot to photograph them!! Two were flannel and 1 was pastel cotton prints. If you would like the directions, I can send them through the mail.
I made one denim quilt. Yes, I cut the squares however it fit on the jeans. It worked out fine. I used flannel for squares for the back. This had NO BATTING between as the denim is heavy and the flannel is soft. I used a 1/2" seam allowance. I made it lap sized and it is heavy. It works out great in the camper. You can use it to warm up on the couch, picnic on it, even lay it on a table like a table cloth.
Yes, I always wash them at the laundromat. They still give off little frayed bits of fabric (strings). No point messing up my washing machine or dryer. I know two women who killed their machines this way.
www.about.sewing.com has directions for different rag quilts. I have done just squares. It is quick and easy.
Country girl in NE PA |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2007 : 11:29:14 PM
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Rag quilting is the only kind I've done. It is so much and you don't have to be as precise as you do with regular quilting. I've done mine from all kinds of fabric but make sure I have a flannel middle layer so that the seams fray nicely. I've also done rag quilt pillows and tote bags. If I have a big one I take it to the laundromat but I have done very small ones at home.
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - Mar 18 2007 : 2:03:50 PM
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I have all my squares cut now; 70 of both flannel and the light weight denim. I sat down to clean and oil my machine as I haven't done that in some time and thought it would be good to do before I ask it to do such heavy work. But of course now I can't find the oil! grrr. I remember getting it out of my sewing box, to use it, and now I can't find it anywhere. I guess I have to straighten my sewing area to find it.
Kay, rag quilt pillows and tote bags would be adorable! do you have any pictures?
http://www.handcraftsbyheather.com |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Mar 19 2007 : 10:40:14 PM
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Lizabeth -- here's a picture of a pillow I did last Fall. I didn't save any picture of my other pillows or totes. This one I did with 1/4" seams instead of 1/2" -- I like the look of the smaller seams on pillows. This pillow went to live with Beth at Bliss n Blossom Farm.
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Edited by - therusticcottage on Mar 19 2007 10:41:47 PM |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9364 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9364 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 03:25:59 AM
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Kay,
What did you use for backing when you put the squares together? This is adorable and I love the cottage look.
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
4439 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 08:27:07 AM
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Hi Denise -- Thank you so much! I used 3 layers: top fabric, cotton batting, and white flannel. The back of the pillow is just regular fabric and not quilted. I love the cottage look too -- it's my favorite.
www.annarosetta.com |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
560 Posts |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 08:34:43 AM
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Thank you for posting that picture, Kay. What a beautiful pillow, and yes, the 1/4 seams look much tidier for the smaller pillow size.
I tried to email you directly, did the message go through?
http://www.handcraftsbyheather.com |
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