Friday, February 1, 2013

Latest Rag Quilt

Let me just say this:  True quilters who can coordinate fabric, cut precise quilt pieces and manage to meticulously and perfectly put them all together with all seams matching exactly have my complete respect and admiration.
 
Now, for those who admire beautiful quilts but feel inadequate to make one themselves here is your answer.  Rag quilts are easy to make,  that's right I said EASY!  They are forgiving if your seams don't match, which I have not been able to conquer in my lifetime and for which I hold out no unrealistic hope of ever perfecting.
 
 
I used 4 Moda Charm Packs (Little black dress series) that I found on ETSY, each pack includes 42 pre-cut 5" squares which totaled 168 squares.  For the backing I used muslin.  It is actually  more of a throw than a bed quilt measuring 56"x49".
 
  Once you finish your quilt you clip all the exposed seams then wash it in the washing machine and dry in the dryer which causes the seems to fray and fluff.
As you can see by the photo below there will be lots of little threads left behind which I am sure will eventually fall off.
This quilt took about 2 1/2 days to complete.

8 comments:

Momza said...

Darling! My mother in law is a real Quilting Queen Bee! I can barely make a peice quilt but I haveta say the ones I have done, made me feel quite accomplished! Go YOU!

Patricia said...

Ooh I think that throw quilt turned out beautiful. I have seen one like yours made with soft pastel colored flannel. It was really soft and seemed like it would be extra warm. I would like to sew one like yours. A lap quilt would be the perfect size.

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Saimi said...

Beautiful quilt Connie, man those colors have 'me' written all over it. I've made one rag quilt in my day and you're right they are amazingly easy - I don't know why I haven't made more - they are also very warm. I made mine with out the batting.

Lori said...

That is beautiful!! I love your colors. I too have issues matching up seams. I've learned to accept it and I only give quilts to those that love me...that way they never complain!!

Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySide said...

Love it! To me, any mismatched seems, etc. look intentional. I really like the frayed look. Sewing is the MOST difficult craft for me. I have major issues.

Randy Hall said...

I want you to show me how to do this!

Christine said...

Great job on the quilt Connie!!!