From Janet Wickell,
Your Guide to Quilting.
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Rag Quilts

Rag quilts are soft and cuddly, so they are excellent lap quilts for a chilly day. A soft rag quilt is a perfect gift for kids or adults, but be sure to make a few for yourself.

Rag quilts go together quickly and without the stress of sewing absolutely perfect seams. You can complete this easy rag quilt pattern in just a day or two.

This rag quilt is sewn in greens and reds that convey a Christmas theme, but the colors and fabrics aren't overly holidayish, so will work anytime. Its patches are an orderly arrangement of five fabrics in different color values.

My rag quilt patches are sandwiched with flannel batting. Flannel is soft and frays nicely along seam edges. It stays intact so there's no need for quilting stitches. Use flannels in all three layers for an even softer quilt.

Quilt Size: 38-1/2" x 53-1/2"

Larger photo of the rag quilt.

Rag Quilt Yardages

Large squares: Floral print, 1-3/4 yards

Four-patch blocks: Four different prints, 3/4 yard each

Flannel: 2-3/4 yards

Rag Quilt Cutting Chart

Floral Squares

• Cut (7) 8-1/2" x 44" strips, then cut (34) 8-1/2" squares from the strip** (called subcut)

Four-Patch Blocks

• From each fabric, cut (4) 4-3/4" x 44" strips, then subcut (36) 4-3/4" squares from each set**

Flannel:

• Cut (4) 8-1/2" x 44" strips, then subcut (17) 8-1/2" squares**

• Cut (8) 4-3/4" x 44" strips, then subcut (72) 4-3/4" squares**

**Additional fabric needed if yardage isn't at least 43" wide after removing selvages