Hand Made Rag QuiltsRag Quilts – How to Make Them, How to Care for Them, and More

Learning how to quilt is something that can pay dividends later on. Unlike other hobbies, when you quilt, you have something tangible when you’re done, and you can even make a business out of selling your hand-made, quick quilts if you are good enough at it.

Of course, there is a joy in learning how to quilt, but it can be very time-consuming, and in today’s fast-paced world, it’s hard to take the time to learn how to do anything new. Luckily, there is a place dedicated to teaching you how to produce quick quilts, and it’s called “Rag Quilt Instructions.” As for what quick quilts are, it simply means one that you can produce a quilt in a single weekend.

Think about that. You can make a quick quilt for all sorts of occasions, and you can even make it on short notice if something unexpected comes up and you want to make a quilt for it. The quilt shown in the link above is called the “Heart Rag Quilt,” and it’s perfect as a quick quilting gift for anyone and any occasion. It’s a special quilt because of the unique and easy design, which is in the shape of a heart. Not only that, but it will teach you the fundamentals of making your own special quilt, so you’ll be able to develop a skill that will last you a lifetime.

If you are still just starting out and want to be able to make a quick quilting gift for your family or friends, you should check out this site and look at the Heart Rag Quilt. On the other hand, if you are a veteran at quilting, you still might learn a thing or two, and you’ll be able to produce a new design to quilt for the special people in your life––one that really comes from the heart (no pun intended).

The best part about it is, it tells you how to do everything and includes full-size color photos to really help you along. It’s a special quilt, and a great quick quilting gift. If you’re new to quilting, it also makes a great first quilt. Soon, you’ll be quilting like a pro!

Ebay is a wonderful place to find sew many sewing treasures!  Often you can find different types of instructions available for a variety of rag quilt items.

PATTERN INSTRUCTION 2 MAKE OWN RAG QUILT BAG/TOTE/PURSE $5.99

PATTERN INSTRUCTION 2 MAKE OWN RAG QUILT PURSE/TOTE/BAG $5.99

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Rag Quilt Pincushion Complete KIT Pattern Instructions $0.99

Rag Tote *Bag *Burp *Quilt *Tissue*Instruction Patterns $12.99

RAG Instructions /Pattern make a RAG Quilt Baby/Toddler $4.99

SEW EZ RAG QUILT PURSE, TOTE, BAG INSTRUCTIONS PATTERNS $3.95

SEW EZ 2 MAKE RAG QUILT BLANKET INSTRUCTIONS PATTERN $3.95

*SALE* INSTRUCTION PATTERN 2 MAKE RAG QUILT PURSE/BAG $4.99

RAG Instructions /Pattern make a RAG Quilt Baby/Toddler $4.99

PATTERN INSTRUCTION 2 MAKE OWN RAG QUILT PURSE/BAG/TOTE $5.99

SEW EZ RAG QUILT & TOTE DIAPER BAG INSTRUCTIONS PATTERN $6.50

INSTRUCTION PATTERN 2 MAKE OWN RAG QUILT TOTE/PURSE/BAG $6.95

Ashlawnfarms 7 Rag Quilt Pattern Instructions Set RQQ™ $29.99

Ashlawnfarms Purses Rag Quilt Pattern Instructions RQQ™ $14.99

Rag Quilt Purse Complete KIT Pattern Instruction RQQ™ $24.99

Rag Quilt Purse Complete KIT Pattern Instruction RQQ™ $19.99

Rag Quilt Purse Complete KIT Pattern Instruction RQQ™ $24.99

SEW EZ 2 MAKE RAG QUILT BLANKET INSTRUCTIONS PATTERN $3.95

RAG QUILT KIT Cott-Flann w/ instructions asst. designs $27.99

larger RAG QUILT KIT Cott-Flann w/instructions assorted $36.99

SEW EZ RAG QUILT PURSE, TOTE, BAG INSTRUCTIONS PATTERNS $3.95

Ashlawnfarms Rag Quilt Purse Pattern INSTRUCTIONS RQQ™ $6.99

Rag Quilt Chenille Quilt PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS RQQ™ $6.99

*4 Patch Rag Quilt Purse* Pattern INSTRUCTIONS RQQ™ $6.99

Rag Quilt Pincushion PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS RQQ™ $6.99

Rag Quilt Strip Toile PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS RQQ™ $6.99

Rag Quilt Cosmetic Pouch PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS RQQ™ $6.99

Easy 9 PATCH Rag Quilt Purse Pattern INSTRUCTIONS RQQ™ $6.99

Rag Tote *Bag *Burp *Quilt *Tissue*Instruction Patterns $12.99

Rag Quilt Purse John Deere KIT Pattern Instructions $19.99

Rag Quilt Purse Complete KIT Pattern Instruction RQQ™ $14.99

Rag Quilt Purse Homespun KIT Pattern Instruction RQQ™ $14.99

Rag Quilt Purse Apples KIT Pattern Instruction RQQ™ $14.99

Rag Quilt Purse Complete KIT Pattern Instruction RQQ™ $14.99

Rag Quilt Pincushion KIT Pattern Instructions Moda $8.99

Rag Quilt Pincushion Moda KIT Pattern Instructions $8.99

Rag Quilt Pincushion Moda KIT Pattern Instructions $8.99

Rag Quilt Pincushion KIT Pattern Instructions MODA RQQ™ $8.99

Rag Quilt Pincushion KIT MODA Instructions RQQ™ $8.99

INSTRUCTION PATTERN 2 MAKE OWN RAG QUILT PURSE/BAG/TOTE $5.99

If you are new to quilting, you might not be entirely sure where to start and what to do. Even if you are an expert, it is always useful to go over the inventory of items you’ll need to do a good job. You might even learn a thing or two.

First of all, you’ll need some quality rag quilt fabric. It is a good idea to go for 100% cotton homespun fabric, or another fabric that can fray on the edges to give it that ”rag” look, such as denim, flannel, etc. You’ll also want to consider rag quilt patterns. There is a wide variety of rag quilt patterns, including ones for beginners and experts. You can have a pattern with squares that look good next to each other, or have the pieces all fit together to form a single picture.

Aside from the rag quilt fabric and rag quilt patterns, if you want to do the best possible job on your rag quilt, you’ll need to have some supplies handy. The most important one is the sewing machine. You’ll be able to complete a rag quilt much faster than if you did it by hand, and the stitching will probably be straighter too. Speaking of speed, you can find patterns and instructions online to finish an excellent rag quilt in just one weekend.

As for the other supplies, you should also have sharp scissors, thread, some way to measure your squares of fabric, and possibly a leather glove to wear (this aids against too much friction, as well as helping protect you when you are going to use the sharp scissors). You might also find a cutting board useful. Once you’ve gathered all these supplies, you’re ready to begin quilting.

Remember that the leather glove is used on your cutting hand, and for the rag quilt fabric, you should make sure to get enough that you can sew multiple layers on your quilt, or else it will be too thin. If you’re relatively new to quilting, the other thing you might want to have is a set of instructions for how to properly put together your quilt.

In order to make a rag quilt, you just need to follow some simple rag quilt instructions. The following rag quilt instructions are just a cursory description, so if you are interested in more detailed, comprehensive steps, you should check out a website called “Rag Quilt Instructions.” It is an excellent way to get the step-by-step rag quilt directions you need to take your quilting to the next level.

Anyway, to make a rag quilt, you need to make sure you have the following items ready: rag quilt fabric (and a rag quilt pattern in mind), sharp scissors, thread, a sewing machine, something to measure the fabric squares, a leather glove, and a surface to cut on. Once you have these items, you will want to decide what type of pattern you want. For a beginner, it’s best to make a simple square-shaped quilt with uniform sides.

Now, the main difference between a rag quilt and other types of quilts is that you will be sewing all the layers of the quilt together square by square. In other words, you will make all your square pieces multi-layered first, and attach them to all the rest of the multi-layered squares second. When you sew them together, make sure the non-decorative sides are facing inward, so that you can see the pattern.

The rest of the rag quilt directions are as follows: Stack up your squares by color and pattern, keeping in mind seam allowance, which should be at least half an inch, but more if you want extra long raggies. When you sew the sets of squares together, keep the selvage edge facing up––you will want to fray this later on to give it the “rag” look. Once you’ve got sets of squares sewn together in strips that equal the length of the rag quilt, you will want to sew them together with a straight seam and the same size of seam allowance.

After you’re done sewing all the squares together, you will take those sharp scissors and snip the selvage edge at regular ¼ inch intervals. This provides the frayed edges that characterize a rag quilt. Hopefully these rag quilt directions have helped, and don’t forget to check out the rag quilt site I mentioned for further information.

Rag quilts come in all different sizes. The rag quilt size can vary a lot depending on what it is being made for. In other words, making a rag quilt to use as a throw blanket is dramatically different than making one to fit a king-sized bed. Also, whatever your target rag quilt size, you will want to factor in seam allowance (the space between the stitching and the edge of the piece of fabric) and the possibility of shrinkage from washing.

For a throw blanket, the size can obviously vary quite a bit, but they are typically medium-sized quilts. You might try for one that is about 3 feet by 5 feet, or 36 inches by 60 inches. In this case, you will probably look to have squares of fabric at approximately 6 inches by 6 inches, with a little extra to factor in seam allowance and shrinkage.

If you are making a rag quilt for a baby, you should try to find out the dimensions of his or her crib. A standard crib mattress is roughly 28 inches by 54 inches, so you should make the quilt size similar to that––but you will probably want to subtract some of the length and add it to the width, if you want the rag quilt to be tucked in on the sides.

This applies to other bed sizes as well. Consider whether the quilt is just going to be on top of the bed, or whether it needs to have enough length to cover the pillows and tuck in to the foot. The same goes for the width. Allow for up to 20 extra inches on each side if you want it to cover the depth of the mattress. As for the quilt sizes offered below, these are for bed “toppers,” not for ones that hang off the bed or tuck in. It is always advisable to measure the mattress in question yourself, and don’t forget to factor in shrinkage and seam allowance.

For a twin size bed, the quilt size should be about 65 inches by 88 inches. To fit a queen size bed, make sure you have 86 inches by 93 inches. A king size bed should have dimensions of at least 104 inches by 93 inches.

Quilt making is a skill that you can take with you wherever you go, and you will always have it once you’ve learned it. Whether you’re to quilting or have a lot of experience, there are some special things you can do to make your rag quilts stand out and look even better. If you’re new, you can try them or at keep them in mind for later, after you’ve had a little more practice.

To embellish your rag quilt, you might try to make an appliqué rag quilt. Appliqué is a simple French term that means “that has been applied.” For quilting, this refers to small ornamental patterns and embellishments added on top of your regular material. You can sew smaller pieces of fabric onto your rag quilt fabric to create interesting and appealing designs.

Of course, if you are just starting out in quilt making, it might be a little ambitious to attempt appliqué early on. Quilt making can be challenging, although there are ways to learn how to do it online. You might look into the website www.rag-quilt-instructions.com for more help if you are unsure of how to get started in quilting. You might also do a search online for some appliqué patterns, some of which you can print off and use to help make them in your appliqué rag quilt.

Now, as for what you can do with appliqué techniques, there is quite a lot of variety at your disposal. If you plan to have part of your pattern come from extra bits of fabric, you can create borders, polka dots, or even written messages. That’s not all you can do to embellish a rag quilt, though. In addition to appliqué, you can experiment with decorative thread. This is flashier than regular thread and is supposed to be displayed as an additional type of ornamentation for your rag quilt. If you’re going to use decorative thread for your rag quilts, you might want to get a serger (a type of sewing machine), as they are meant to help apply decorative thread to the quilt.

Hopefully you can come up with some good ideas to embellish your rag quilts now.

Whether your rag quilt was a gift or one that you made yourself, it is important to practice good rag quilt care. It would be very sad to let a homemade quilt deteriorate, so consider the following tips for proper rag quilt care.

Depending on the quilt, it could be sensitive to heavy-duty washing, but you’ll still want to wash it. When you wash your rag quilt, either hand-wash it or put it in the washing machine on a delicate setting with cold water. After it’s been in the washer, you might take it outside and shake it a few times to dislodge any dirt or dust that has accumulated. After it’s been dried, you might want to shake it again.

The only way to make sure that the rag quilt doesn’t get damaged or shrunk from washing is not to wash it, but that isn’t a good idea either. You need to balance the need to keep the quilt clean with the risk of causing some damage by washing. You can mitigate these risks by choosing a hand-washable setting in the washing machine or washing by hand yourself, and then drying on a clothesline. It may be the old-fashioned way, but it’s definitely safer, unless your quilt has a picture of a bone on it and you let the dogs out.

Also, try not to wash it until you feel it’s necessary. You don’t need to do it every day or every week, but avoid letting it go for a year too. Just be on the lookout for excessive dust and stains. And of course, if at some point you decide to put the quilt into storage, there are a few more things to keep in mind.

For one, you should make sure it’s completely dry before you put it in storage. Keep it out of sunlight, away from unfinished wood, and in an environment without extreme temperatures. If you can keep it unfolded, do so. Otherwise, try to store it rolled up. These are just some precautions and tips to make sure that you have the best possible rag quilt care.