How to Rag Quilt a Minky Blanket

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Learn rag quilting with this simple sewing tutorial. Create a cozy minky blanket and learn how to achieve that charmingly frayed look. Perfect for beginners!

There is something about snuggling under your favorite blanket and watching a movie, reading a book, or taking a nap.

Most of my kids have their favorite blanket but my daughter has been asking me to make a quilt just for her.

She has a quilt that her Grandma made her when she was born, but that poor thing is barely a blanket anymore. It is full of holes and I am pretty sure there isn't an ounce of batting left in it. That quilt has been very well-loved.

It is only fair that my daughter has a favorite blanket to snuggle also, so I pulled out my sewing machine and got to work.

My inspiration came fromMia Dolce Originals. Isn't this a gorgeous rag quilt?

Minky fabric is a very soft, plush fabric that is often used to make baby blankets, baby clothing, and baby accessories.

Minky fabric is 100% polyester and can be slippery to sew.

The fabric will shed fibers during the sewing process and the first several washes, and that is completely normal.

To plan for the size of the quilt I wanted to make, I referenced this chart for theCalculation of Required Quilt Squaresby Jubilee Homespun Inspiration.

The chart on this website will show you the number of squares you'll need for the size of the quilt you want to make.

I went with the small (32" x 56") size quilt and 6-inch size squares.

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Begin by cutting the fabric into 6-inch squares.

My quilt is 7 squares across and 12 squares down. So if you are making the same quilt as me, you'll need a total of 84 squares for each layer.

The quickest way to do this is with arotary cutter, andquilting ruler, on aself-healing mat.

Stack all of the squares before you start sewing. This will make the layers quicker to grab.

Layer -> Minky facing down, flannel, and cotton print facing up.

To begin, sew an X on each square.

Stitch a row of blocks, corner to corner in a straight line with a single length of thread.

Cut them apart, and then sew in the opposite corners to complete the X on each block, and then cut them apart.

This is a big time-saver.

The Minky fabric sheds like crazy when you are cutting and sewing. Those little fibers get everywhere and float around in the air.

We all had a good laugh when mom pulled out a mask to wear, those pesky little fibers kept going in her nose. It was funny, but a great solution!

When all of the squares are sewn with an X, lay them out on the ground to lay out the pattern. Make sure no duplicate squares are lying next to each other.

Sew the layered squares together in rows, with a â… inch seam allowance.

Then sew the rows together, matching up the seams of each row and column and keeping all of the seams on the same side of the quilt.

When all of the squares and rows are sewn together, the last step is snipping those raw edges.

The prettiest part of rag quilts is the fringed edge around each square of the blanket.

To get this effect, take a sharp pair of scissors to the seams of the quilt. Snip the seam about every â…“ inch. stopping the cut before you get to the stitched line.

This is a bit time-consuming, but totally worth it to get that frayed look.

The final step is to place the quilt in the washing machine, and then the dryer.

Trim off any loose strings, and those exposed seams will fluff up.

Every time you wash the blanket, those raw edges will become fuller and fray more.

The finished quilt is super cute and so soft. Enjoy!