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Rag Quilt - Learn How to Make a Rag Quilt with this Free Rag Quilt Pattern

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Final Inspection
rag quilt

A closer look at the rag quilt's frayed edges. The quilt had been washed one time when this picture was taken. I'll wash and dry it again to create addtional fraying.

© Janet Wickell

Take a Close Look at the Rag Quilt

I used a dark green flannel behind the four-patch squares and an ivory flannel behind the large floral pieces. I like the way the dark and light flannels contrast with the cotton prints along frayed edges.

Check again for unclipped seams and clip as needed. Turn the quilt over and inspect the seams from the back side to make sure no seams have unraveled from accidental clips into the seam allowance.

Repair broken seams if necessary. Begin sewing a bit before the broken seam and stop sewing a short distance past the damaged area, backstitching at the beginning and end of the new seam.

Wash the quilt again if you would like to encourage additional fraying.

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