Use a 1/2" to 1” seam allowance to sew the blocks together.
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Tips for Piecing Rag Quilts
Penny Halgren
Rag quilts are fun and easy to make. They are very forgiving in many ways, and sewing them together is somewhat easier than piecing a patchwork quilt. Here are a few tips that might make piecing your rag quilt even easier: Set your sewing machine to stitch 12-15 stitches per inch. Use a sharp, new needle that is designed to sew medium-weight woven fabric Use a neutral color of thread (unless you want your thread to stand out). Use a 1" seam allowance to sew the blocks together. Check your pattern, though. Some rag quilts are set for 1/2" seam allowances. If you are piecing patches within a block, use a 1/4" seam allowance. Chain piece when possible. I sew blocks together using open seam allowances. I have found that the fringing looks better. Other quilters sew blocks together with seam allowances facing opposite directions. As with so many other things in quilting -- it's up to you!
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