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07-21-2010, 04:21 AM

#51

Linda58

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: South Texas

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Originally Posted by snicktrain

I made rag quilts for my granddaughters and they threw them away. They thought they were torn. Now why would I give them torn quilts??? I guess the raggy look didn't get popular in So. Calif. Their loss. I haven't made them any others, either. I do love them, too.

I am so sorry that your granddaughters threw your quilts away.
I just bought tons of flannel to make my 8 grandchildren raggy quilts for Christmas. When my hubby saw the first one, he said, "They are not going to appreciate them." I said "I think they will." He said "No, they are used to having the best of everything, they won't think of them as the best." Now I am having second thoughts. Should I waste my time?

07-21-2010, 06:47 AM

#52

Dodee

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My sister in Ohio makes them all the time, too.

07-21-2010, 12:40 PM

#53

chartwig

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Location: Winter, WI

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Love your raggy flower quilt!!! That is so fun. I am making my first rag quilt for my youngest son to take to college. Hopefully I will get it done before it gets cold!

07-21-2010, 12:59 PM

#54

Dodee

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If you're like me - it may be in time for graduation. Ha ha
Dodee

07-21-2010, 01:06 PM

#55

diannscrafts

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Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Summersville, Mo.

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I love the rag quilts but the first one I made ruined my washing machine and I had to call a repairman and ended up getting a new machine. Now I take them to the local laundry mat for the first washing. I'm not taking anymore chances. My laundry is in the basement and the water has to pump up to get out, that may make it a lot worse.

07-21-2010, 08:10 PM

#56

GailG

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Join Date: May 2008

Location: Louisiana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dodee

Be really careful of those quilts, as I understand that can jam up a washing system and little ones will chew on the edge and get strings caught in their throats. I don't know - I haven't made any so I am only guessing that the person who told me that knew what she was talking about.

Another caution: be sure to clean out the filter in the dryer often while drying the quilt. You wouldn't want to start a fire in there. it piles up quickly. And of course you don't want baby to choke on the lint that continues to release for a while.