tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820870258655237563.post1583039464003397401..comments2024-02-29T14:22:30.302-05:00Comments on Mommy Suburbia: How To Make A Rag Strip Quilt - Full TutorialErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07999823545700960028noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820870258655237563.post-90370577995256873192022-05-31T08:22:20.642-04:002022-05-31T08:22:20.642-04:00Thanks so much for visiting and leaving a comment!...Thanks so much for visiting and leaving a comment! Regarding your comment about fabric widths - fabric comes in a variety of widths. The standard width is 45 or 60 inches, the most common width in the US is 54 inches. To address the batting question, there will be a small amount of batting in your seam allowance if you do use the 1" narrower batting than your top fabric strips. The batting isn't really seen since the fabric strips are longer but I think it adds extra softness and a little bulk to the frayed sections. I would test it out on a small sample to see what you prefer before committing to an entire quilt. I just prefer a little bit showing :) . Have a great day, and thanks for reading my rag strip quilt tutorial! I'd love to see what you made too. Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999823545700960028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820870258655237563.post-20522443121430799112022-05-30T10:25:16.154-04:002022-05-30T10:25:16.154-04:00I love this quilt idea. I do have a couple questio...I love this quilt idea. I do have a couple questions tho. How did u get a 48” long strip; most material is 42-44 inches wide. Also, since you recommend 1” seams when sewing the rows together (to give it that nice rag look) would you recommend cutting the batting strips <br /> 2” narrower? If we cut the batting only one inch narrower, using a 1” seam, at least a half inch of batting would be included in the seam on both sides when doing the snips-wouldn’t it? You don’t want batting showing in the snips, right?Math isn’t my strong suit either… 😂 Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820870258655237563.post-16243994550332647512022-03-13T22:56:32.152-04:002022-03-13T22:56:32.152-04:00Thanks so much for taking time to visit my blog! I...Thanks so much for taking time to visit my blog! I sure did enjoy browsing and reading your blog - great job on your rag quilts too! They are so much fun to make :) Have a great day!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999823545700960028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820870258655237563.post-13065394791600880092021-01-27T10:56:23.209-05:002021-01-27T10:56:23.209-05:00Thanks for passing your recommendation along! Happ...Thanks for passing your recommendation along! Happy crafting!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999823545700960028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820870258655237563.post-91942837740472498822021-01-27T03:36:17.402-05:002021-01-27T03:36:17.402-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07543302275518621582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820870258655237563.post-26813210679399142932020-07-09T16:10:35.003-04:002020-07-09T16:10:35.003-04:00Thanks for the clarification, Erin : )Thanks for the clarification, Erin : )G. Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02799545077196459787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820870258655237563.post-2996585914286319182020-07-09T10:27:23.945-04:002020-07-09T10:27:23.945-04:00I love this blanket too and so did the friend I ga...I love this blanket too and so did the friend I gave it to as a newborn baby gift! I love giving home made gifts that are useful and practical - like a blanket. I am sorry if my directions are misleading. I went back to look over my calculations and I actually used a 1" seam allowance to give the blanket more texture on the cut strips. I think this should then come out to the proper dimensions. (Math is not my strongest gift!) Thankfully these types of blankets are very forgiving and look great every time you make one!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999823545700960028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-820870258655237563.post-89971224754243687682020-07-08T18:05:13.475-04:002020-07-08T18:05:13.475-04:00First, I just LOVE this blanket : ) However, I was...First, I just LOVE this blanket : ) However, I was wondering where my calculations are going wrong. According to the directions, you have 15 48" strips in widths of 5" (x7) and 7" (x8). With a 1/2" seam allowance,this should reduce the finished quilt size by about 15". However, this leaves you with a quilt that is 64" long. You mention your finished quilt was 40 x 44. What am I miscalculating?G. Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02799545077196459787noreply@blogger.com