2cutekidz
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I got a quick question for those that have done a rag quilt. What size squares do you do them with, and how many squares do you use? I want to make a couple for my cousin who's having a baby, and one for a co-worker who is having a baby also. I checked out the tutorial on it and knwo I can handle it but just need the basis to get started. Also, what type of fabric did everyone use. I see that they say flannel but I think I have seen a couple that aren't. TIA!!!
Krissy
Krissy, I made 6 rag quilts for Christmas last year. I used 10 inch pre cut quilting cotton squares for the top and flannel for the back. Most of them I just made using the 2 layers, but I did 2 of them using a third layer in the middle of flannel. I liked the weight better of the ones with 3 layers, but for a baby the 2 layers might be good. My DD's is 2 layers and she loves hers. They siill frayed ALOT! Make sure you empty out the lint trap in the dryer halfway through the drying cycle. You'll be surprised by how full it gets!
This one was before I washed it.

Here's the one I made for my SIL. (Isn't my neice a little doll?!)

Ah, I'm loving the puppy photos. Zoe keeps asking for one and it's tempting but I just don't see it happening.
So, I'm trying something a little new - applique on towels... or parts of towels cut to become pants later. It's going pretty well although I had to use a different kind of stabilizer (the kind that dissolves in water). I have to pin it in place which is a definite safety issue for me. LOL I have a question for those who've appliqued and/or embroidered on towels. How do you get all the stabilizer off without washing the garment? In the photos above, the stabilizer is still over Mickey but I've pulled off as much as possible from the areas. However, I can still see smalls pieces that I can't grab.
Here's one pant leg I got done:
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Lisa that is so cute! Did you paint some of the fabric too?