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This is the finished quilt from the rag quilting tutorial. I think it turned out really well. The colors held up and it raveled out uniformly.

I would like to repeat that the main thing I believe needs to be purchased are a pair of the spring loaded clippers. They make the task of clipping the seams so much easier and faster.

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This time I am going to use fabric paint to monogram one of the squares for the recipient. I haven't decided on the color yet.

To recap; You will need a sewing machine that is capable of sewing through several layers of fabric, the ability to measure and cut accurately, a sharp pair of scissors, fabric that will ravel, and a pair of those spring loaded clippers we talked about. It is a great hobby that I would encourage you to try.

I thought I would post a tutorial on rag quilting since there was a little interest in the previous post on this subject. This is a wonderful craft to try and requires only basic sewing skills. I find it to be quite enjoyable so here goes.

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My fondest memory of staying with my grandmother is her quilts. The feeling of lying under these quilts as a little girl is one of being weighted down to the bed by a soft yet incredibly heavy weight. What a cozy and safe feeling it was. All of the quilts were made of scraps that told a story. Old dresses and shirts recycled to make a beautiful pattern always fascinated me. By the time I was old enough to learn this art, my grandmother no longer quilted, so she could not teach me this skill.

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