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    "Mom's Rag Quilt" by Rorimer

Hundreds were left homeless without any household items due to the recent California fires.  We are asking you-our quilting community for help.  This is a nation-wide project.  Please consider making quilts for those effected by the fire.  The quilts can be any size you choose.  You can make as many as you would like.  Consider making a Rag or Shaggy quilt that can be completed very quickly.  We have even given you the pattern and directions. 

Why not use this opportunity to purge your stash.  Give the gift of a quilt to someone who has lost everything.  For more information about this project please contact Wendy sugartre@hotmail.com

If you live in California and would like to be a contact person for quilts please contact Wendy sugartre@hotmail.com  

Raggy Shaggy Quilt
Twin size quilt: 36" x 78" finished
Block size: 6" finished


Cut flannel or 100% cotton fabric into 8-inch squares.
Cut batting into 6-inch squares. Whether making blocks to contribute or only able to donate the batting, please label type of batting used as well as loft.
To make squares, sandwich one 6-inch square of batting between two pieces of flannel/fabric (centered), with right side of flannel or fabric facing out (like you would a regular quilt). Starting at a corner, sew an "X" across top of block diagonally. Do not sew around sides of the square. These seams will be closed up when they are joined to other squares in the quilt.
To make an entire quilt, sew "sandwiched" blocks into rows of 6 each with one-inch seams. Join rows, matching seams of blocks. Sew around entire quilt’s diameter, continuing to use one-inch seam. Adding a one-inch long back stitch will strengthen outer corners.
Clip seams every ¾" to 1 inch. Be careful not to cut seam threads. But approximately 1/8" away from seams. Shake clipped quilt vigorously (outside suggested), washing/drying gives the quilt the soft, shaggy appearance. Using a commercial laundromat is highly recommended. Cleaning the lint trap with frequency during drying time will extend the life of your home dryer. After drying, shake quilt again to remove excess loose threads.