October 31st, 2008

A Photo Rag Quilt!

I had so much fun making my first rag quilt, I immediately had to start another one! And I had *just* the project in mind. Several years ago I was browsing through a craft store when I came across printable fabric. Yes, printable fabric you put in your printer and print digital pictures from your computer onto it. I thought, “Well! If anybody needs printable fabric, it’s gotta be me.” I’ve been hoarding this fabric since 2004, waiting for just the right project to come along. And I have to say, this photo rag quilt was *perfect*!!! :)

photo rag quilt

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Thanks for looking! :)




Filed Under: Crafts & Projects, House & Home, Photography28 Comments




  1. 1
    Martha says:

    You are one seriously talented woman! I love both of the rag quilts and just might have to make one myself!

  2. 2
    mom :) says:

    You’ve done it again. Totally amazed me. :)
    Can’t wait to see it.

    love you,

  3. 3
    Erin says:

    wow! wow! wow! what a great quilt! love the pictures included! cool!

  4. 4
    Becky says:

    Amanda, this is absolutely gorgeous!! LOVE the fabric & colors you picked out.

  5. 5
    Rebecca says:

    I can’t sew a straight line, but you have inspired me to try it! Love the photo fabric, must get some!! Thanks!

  6. 6
    Julie says:

    Wonderful job Amanda…..clever you! I can’t wait to try out making of of these rag
    quilts. The sky is the limit & great for gifts
    too as they can be coloured co-ordinated to
    suit any room. Thanks so much for sharing &
    have a great weekend.
    Hugs.

  7. 7
    amanda says:

    Aww, I love it! The colors are perfect. Thanks for sharing!

  8. 8
    Becky says:

    Great job Amanda. Miley and Howie actually match the one they were photographed on. How neat is that. I can’t wait to see more of you artwork in the future. You are one talented gal. Thanks for sharing !!

  9. 9
    Kristin says:

    Amanda, that is by far one of the most beautiful things I have EVER seen! You have just picked my mom’s Christmas present! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us!

  10. 10
    Megan says:

    I want to try this now! Maybe just a rag quilt at first, but I’m definitely into the photo fabric. It would be so cute for a baby quilt! :)

  11. 11
    Barb says:

    Wow, I just love the color combination! I just saw on t.v. on a quilt show about printable fabric! Very cool! Thanks for once again inspiring us all Amanda! Hugs!

  12. 12
    MoniqueS says:

    Excellent idea!

  13. 13
    Sandie says:

    They are both beautiful! Great Job on them
    both. I cannot wait to get my own
    sewing machine. I love quilts and want
    to start making them. Yours are just
    beautiul! Thanks for sharing.
    Sandie

  14. 14
    Deidra says:

    This photo rag quilt is the coolest thing! Thanks for the inspiration.

  15. 15
    Jamie says:

    Love it! You did a fabulous job. :)

  16. 16
    Jennifer says:

    Love it Amanda!! Perfect idea for my goddaugher’s dedication gift!!

  17. 17

    Can I just fly on down and sit in your gorgeous home and do crafts with you all day??? Goodness you inspire me : ) I love this idea, and might make one come winter break- it’s so long!

    -Katie

  18. 18
    michelle says:

    Wow this is so pretty, its amazing how well you are at everything you do. You are the queen of crafts.

  19. 19
    jacqui says:

    OMG how cute do they look!! love it:)
    i must go out and start one of these, they look adorable. thanks for the inspiration!!
    http://www.jacquiandjeff.com

  20. 20
    Connie says:

    Your quilts are just amazing. Love this idea. Hoping to find some time to make one for myself (or better yet, for the perfect gift).

  21. 21
    Jane says:

    Hi Amanda! I was just wandering the net when I happened to come across your blog. I adore it! What beautiful quilts! Would love to try it out sometime.

    I will be back again soon to visit. Come visit mine… it’s not as cute as yours though! : )
    I am looking forward to getting to know more about you! hugs, Jane

  22. 22
    Katy B. says:

    Love, love, love the quilt! If it didn’t have pictures of you both on it…I’d have to find a way to buy it off you! I seriously love the colors-I will probably copy this exactly!

    Thanks!

  23. 23
    Jodi says:

    I loveed the first one you did—-but this one is even better!!!! What a great gift idea!!! You should make these and sell them—I would send you pics so you can make me one! I can’t sew anything! :)

  24. 24
    EmilyA says:

    AHhhh! My husband is going to kill me, I just know this project is going to take over my whole weekend. I’m so excited to try this!

  25. 25

    That may be THE absolute COOLEST thing I have EVER seen.

  26. 26
    Bobbie Dewrell says:

    I thought I was the only one to ponder this idea….I have my 8×10 photos and blocks ready to rag stitch together but i got cold feet….after googling and seeing yours, I think I might proceed, however, mine will have larger blocks and require stitching around the photos…alittle bit more involved…. I think i will hand stitch with clear thread around each image and then frame and rag stitch together….wish me luck ha ha

    Bobbie Dewrell….happy grandmama

  27. 27

    I love this idea!!!!! I featured this project on my Friday Favorites on my blog!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
    http://lilbitofus.blogspot.com/2010/02/friday-favorites_26.html

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    Anna Garza says:

    I love the quilt and it will be on my list of new projects that I want to start right away. How long did it take and where can I find the Printable Photo Fabric.



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