Rag Quilts
Free Quilting Pattern Downloads and Video Tutorials

Learn How to Make a Rag Quilt

Learn how to make a cozy rag quilt with Shabby Fabrics' free step-by-step video tutorials! Rag quilts are known for their soft, fluffy exposed seams and are a fun, approachable project even if you've never made one before. We'll walk you through the process from start to finish, including preparing and layering your blocks, using the Batting Buddy by Creative Grids, sewing your quilt together, clipping the seams, and creating that wonderfully soft, frayed rag-quilt finish.

Flannel is our favorite fabric for rag quilts because it becomes softer and more beautifully frayed with washing. Shop our wide selection of flannel fabric to find colors and prints for babies, children, holidays, seasonal quilts, cozy throws, and more.

The right tools make rag quilting much easier, too. A good pair of rag-quilting scissors helps you make the many small clips needed along the exposed seam allowances while reducing hand fatigue. We recommend the Fiskars Easy Action Rag Quilt Snips or KAI N5150 6" Rag Quilting Scissors.

Whether you're making your first rag quilt or looking for helpful tips to make the process easier, follow along with our free rag quilt tutorials and discover just how fun this cozy quilting technique can be.