I've made 2 ragtime quilts, a lap and a twin size. My boyfriend adopted the first one, and then requested the larger one. You inspired me to join your rag quilt-a-thon. I had very little flannel, but for 2 yards of a 108. So I went out and bought several 1/2 yards of coordinating flannels. This one is for me!

I’ve made a few of them. Lap size and a little larger. The recipients loved them. My wrists did not from all the clipping🤗 our adult son’s got lost for a while. He told me after he found it. His wife started laughing and said that he left out the part where he cried about losing it. That just melted my heart🥰.

I taught my brother how to make them and he loved it and decided to do his own take on it. He lived in PA and I live in Maine. When I visited him, he told me that it just wasn't working and wanted to know what was wrong. (He had been having mini strokes unbeknown to all of us and was having cognitive issues). He made the seams 1/8", thinking it would save fabric. I explained that he needed to make the seams 1" and we could either rip them apart and re-do them or start over. Well, his health declined rapidly and I promised him that I would finish his quilts that he was trying to make if he passed before he could do them and give them to his children (3 of them). Well, he passed and I spent the next year ripping and redoing what he started. Found some other projects that I had started him on and finished them up too. So, that was three right there. I usually make this rag quilts as throw size because they are heavy and people seem to want them as that size.

The quilt is awesome

Excellentvtutorial, as always. Quite a challenge you and your sister have taken on😊

I just love your UTube videos. They are short and sweet. Just love them.

Ok, I've heard of these before, but your explanation is great. The tip on seaming 3/4 inches, is appreciated. Now I know what I can do with some flannel I have. I used a good portion of flannel (I over bought for backing of a previous quilt) as batting in a quilt I'm working on now. It worked out great.

I love that Milo doesn't get left out! I have made many rag quilts over the years. About 10 years ago I made a chenille quilt(a kind of rag quilt) for my daughter's sister-in-law's new baby. Now, I see on Facebook that the quilt has been relegated to her dog's bed. LOL!! At least it is still being used, and not sitting in a closet.

One of my very first quilts was a rag quilt some ten years ago. It was made with “homespun” type fabrics and batting in a throw size. I also made one with denim and red gingham. And I made some placemats. Hubby gave me some heavy duty snips to help with the snipping.

I've made about half a dozen rag quilts and I love making them. I use flannel rather than batting in the middle. I would love to participate in the quilt-a-thon and even though I'm inside an air-conditioned house, it's going to be between 113-118 or even hotter in the next few weeks. The last thing I want to do is have a heavy, thick FLANNEL quilt on my lap as I snip the edges. Good luck with your project.

I made one rag quilt along with the ladies in the guild that I belonged to. As I remember, itwas more baby/toddler size. All were donated to a charity.

I made one recently with a layer cake of prints with quilting notions. I did some big stitch quilting. It really turned out pretty.

I have made several ragtime quilts. All sizes, all fabrics. My most involved one was a red, white and black flannel that was actually chenille also. So I had a lot of layers so I could add the chenille technique across the entire block. I rotated the red, white and black so the chenille all had a different shade to it. I know this doesn’t even make sense but it was my heaviest most involved rag quilt. I don’t ever use batting, because I like to add an extra layer of flannel to give it more of a fluffy seams on top. I also do not need to use the X, since the only reason for that X is to keep the batting in place.

I sew an extra piece of matching folded flannel (wide enough to be caught inside the stay-stitching) to all outer edges before I sew the X’s or other quilting line(s). That way the outer edges will have four layers of fabric just like the seam lines do. It takes planning and extra time, but I like the results. You and your sister are taking on a big project, but I’m sure the quilts’ recipients will be very appreciative.

👋👋 I’m gonna pass on this just because I don’t have any flannel. 🤷🏼 not sure why I don’t 😂😂 But have fun with the sister

I've made a few. Definitively worth getting the Accuquilt die for this project

Accuquilt makes 2 rag dies. For the handcrank miniGo and the Go, 5 1/4" and for the GoBig the elecric one, 8 1/2 " die. You cannot use the bigger die in the hand crank cutters, but you can use the smaller die in the electric cutter. This will save you hours of snipping and save your hands, especially if you have mobility issues.

I have made a lot of quilts but never a ragtime. To be honest, this is the first time I have heard of them

love the brick wall quilt idea!

I am going to join you and make one. I have some flannel that I have been holding onto for this.

Never made one. Maybe you will inspire me.

I’ve never made a ragg quilt. Mainly because I live in south Mississippi and the weight translates into way too warm. Maybe in the future I’ll tackle one. I’ll keep your tips in mind.🤗Have fun in your QAL!❤

Good morning Michelle...I'm so happy I found your you tube channel!! I love your down to earth style and how informative you are with all aspects of quilting...I happily look forward to Wednesdays to see what you have to share!! Where is the next quilt retreat? I have been to adyta sitars quilt retreat in oxnard California and it was amazing!! thank you, thank you for adding some new joy to my life!! ginger...from new york xx

Hi. I have never made a ragtime quilt. I haven't really made any quilts. I made two blankets with panel fabric. You have a great channel. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. Your T-shirt is so cute, love it. Have a nice day.

I’m in! I’ve got 5-6 flannels in the closet. Might need to buy some solids to go with it!❤

I’ve been wanting to make this type of quilt for years. I wish I had more scraps of batting than I do. I may have to buy some. 😢

Hi Michelle! My first quilts were Ragtime and I still make some each year. Most go to charity and are made from scraps I receive from friends. I prefer the brick road design so I don't have to match seams. The ones for Project Linus are with flannel, but ones for Hospice I use denim and plaid fabric as they work for men or women. Have fun with your sister--making quilts AND memories! Hugs from Canada.

I made a queen size out of all flannel. No batting. I’ve also made many baby rag quilts. So easy to make so cute

How fun, Michelle❤️

My favorite as then I get to finish the quilt myself. My first was queen in pinks. Rectangle with batting. She used as bed cover. Numerous baby crib size also with batting. 2 gray and black queen. Warm and natural batting with flannel backing. Then several that were made from my husbands work jeans(farmer) for great grandsons. Even did an applique heart on vintage 5” squares baby size. I have even done the rag that Darlene Michaud did just folding full yardage. We lived on a farm and my wash water dumped into a tub sink so I was able to put a filter in the drain to catch all the lint and strings that came out in handfuls. Now that we are living in town I am not sure what I will do as the water drains into a wall drain. I have heard of people taking to laundry mat to wash. Spring loaded scissors are a must.

I have made a lot of rag quilts but I don’t add the batting inside. I live near Galveston so it doesn’t get too cold.

I think I’ve made only one rag quilt. It was fine but I didn’t need another one. But y’all have a good time! I’ll be thinking about you! 😀

I've never made one.

I love your way of explaining how to do a ragtime quilt. I was wondering if batiks will work?

Great tutorial on rag quilts! What weight is the polyester thread? Thanks Michelle!🌻🐝🇺🇸🌻🐝🇺🇸

I love the idea of a quilt for the dog. How big was the one you showed?

What type of flannel do you use?

Do you ever find that the edges of your batting roll up inside the square?

Would homespun fabrics work instead of flannel? I have some homespun fabrics that I would like to use up and get rid of. They are “years” old. Probably from the 1990s.

Nice I didn’t get the measurements for the block and then the batting size for the middles ? I think you said 9 inches for flannel but what for batting please?

I have a question, please. The back of a quilt has a big piece of fabric. I have seen people put a few smaller pieces for the backing. My question is: Why have I never seen a quilt top for the front and back? Basically, a reversible quilt with two different tops. Thank you.

Haven't tried thr ragtime quilt. It seems a bit too fiddley for me.

Do you know that Accuquilt has a Rag Quilt Die ? If you don't have an accuquilt a friend has a mashin ,and you only need to by the die.