Jelly-roll Rug Class

Supplies needed:

•      Sewing machine (w/table extension if you have one) and normal sewing supplies
•      Jelly roll Rug pattern by RJ designs *
•      1 jelly roll or 42 WOF strips to make an oval rug approximately 30” X 44” *
•      Thread- large spool (1200 yards) matching fabric or contrast your choice *
•      Needles-size 14-16 Jean needle, have extra in case you break one *
•      2 ¼” roll batting (50 yds) OR Cotton batting- 1.25 yards by 96” 100% cotton *
•      Ellen’s Best Press *
•      Jelly Roll Sasher *
•      Walking foot for sewing machine (optional)

Prepare for Class:

•      Read through the pattern to familiarize yourself with the overall instructions.
•      Gather supplies
•      Prewind 4-5 bobbins
•      Decide the arrangement of your strips in your rug. Random or dark to light. .  .
•      Sew your fabric strips together end to end diagonally and trim off excess to ¼” seam allowance. Press seam allowance open.
•      If you use batting cut 2 ¼” wide strips and connect strips w/batting tape or butt ends and zigzag together.
•      With your batting prepared and your fabric strips sewn together end to end you are ready for class.

*Supplies available at Flowers 2 Fabric