Can't help you with experience because I haven't tried yet, but looks like you have been looking in the same places as me to learn. The other way I found described was to use another layer of flannel instead of the wadding the same size as the squares. I don't think it was necessary to stitch the X through if you used three layers of flannel. This is how I was going to try for my first one. Remember I'm no expert!! I'll be watching to see what the ones who have done it before say :)

Kerry as babsie has said, cut the wadding less. Sew a cross thru the square. This will quilt it together. Hope this helps. Hope all is well in thr Sth Burnett ")

Don'cha hate when you type up an answer and hit the wrong button and lose it before you are finished!!!!!

Try again.....

As a further to Polly's post I would add the suggestion that you invest in a pair of Fiskars Softouch® Micro-Tip spring loaded scissors for use when doing your clipping around the blocks.

What these do is open themselves after you have made the cut, which effectively reduces your controlled hand movements by half and saves a lot of unnecessary hand strain. Believe me, they were my best investment (small $19.95 Large $29.95 from Bunnings) because by the time you clip your snips, 1/2 an inch apart around every block, of a full quilt, you will be looking for a bucket of ice to relieve your aching hands, but not with these fantastic snips. I use the larger pair for cutting stabiliser and wrapping paper, etc.

I've added some links for you in case you don't have a Bunnings nearby.
hugs n roses, Meganne

Hi Kerry I have made a few Rag Quilts which is what I think you are referring to and I use 3 layers of flannel, the front, back and middle, no batting..<br />and then the Fiskar scissors that Meg mentioned are a must, they make it so much easier to clip those seams...A couple that I have posted in projects, not sure if the links will show up...good luck Glenda x0x0x0x

I also saw these on the net. These are the ones Punch With Judy will be stocking here in Australia.
They are Heritage Cutlery Brand spring loaded.
Not sure of the price as yet.

Hi, I just finished a quilt like that(i think)& i will put it in projects.Carolyn

Hi Kerry, I make many ragged quilts, jackets, and other items. There are several ways of doing this. I have never used batting(wadding) because it is bulky. I use either 2 layers of flanned (middle and back/front) or cotton/flannel/cotton. The last one I used the most. It has the right consistency especially when cutting. I use the Fiskars rag scissors, and just recently found out from someone else, to wash in a commercial machine/dryer. The lint does get into the drains, but I am careful to clean out all lint. I find when you finish with your cutting, go outside and shake it well. (birds love it), then again between wash and dry and after completely dry. This helps elemnate excess lint. I'm working on one for a school, just about ready to start it. (Takes me a while to get it in my head for colors etc...) Most of all they are easy and fun to do! So have fun with it, you don't have to be perfect with it. It's very forgiving.

You're going to hate me!

On special at Shopper's rule.

Don't know if they are as good as Fiskars but the price is right @ $3.96 US, plus P&H of course.

HNR, Meg

I went to order from SHoppers Rule and had a problem getting the cheaper shipping option when I went through checkout so I have written to them to get the problem sorted out before I place my order.

I can still check out Bunnings for you if you'd like the other ones, Ray will pick them up tomorrow as he goes to Bunnings every day.

I KNOW how good they are, whereas I don't know the quality of the SR ones.
Hugs