Easy Americana Rag Quiulting Author:Annis Clapp Take comfort in the cozy spirit of Americana with these red, white and blue rag quilts. A fresh twist on traditional quilt-making gives them contemporary appeal with old-fashioned charm. The 24 patchwork projects- including pillows, wall hangings, lap throws and a full size quilt are pieced using homespun plaid fabrics in rustic shades of red, ... more »white and blue. The "rag" quilt look is accomplished by sewing the backsides of the blocks together and clipping the exposed raw edges before laundering. With our simple to follow instructions and full color photographs, even beginners can piece these quilts with ease.« less