Tag: Free tutorial
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When to reverse stitch and when to save yourself some time…
When it comes to rag quilting, a little extra reinforcement goes a long way, especially if you want your rag quilt to last through years of cuddles, washing, and everyday use. One of the easiest ways to strengthen your seams is by reverse stitching, also called backstitching. In my own quilts, I always reverse stitch…
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How (and Why) I Tear Fabric for Perfectly Straight Quilt Squares
When I’m cutting rag quilt squares, I don’t start with a rotary cutter, I start with a snip and tear. Fabric is woven from two sets of threads: • Warp threads run the length of the fabric, parallel to the selvages. • Weft threads run across the fabric, from selvage to selvage. The weft threads…
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Why Polyester thread Is best for Rag quilts
Cotton thread is traditional for quilting but polyester thread is the better option for rag quilting. There’s why: 🧵 Stronger & More Durable Rag quilts go through a lot, snipping, fraying, washing, and tumble drying (sometimes many times over). Polyester thread is much stronger than cotton and less likely to snap under pressure, especially at…
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Seam width guide
A common question among both beginner and seasoned rag quilters is, “What seam allowance should I use?” This is my rule of thumb: • For squares 8 inches or smaller, use a 1/2-inch seam allowance.• For 9-inch squares, go with a 5/8-inch seam.• For squares 10 inches or larger, choose a 3/4-inch seam. While a…