May 3rd: Jelly Roll Rug

Details
Join the craze and make this easy project for your home.  It take one strip set of 40 fabric strips that are cut 2 1/2” wide, batting strips, and lots of thread. You will need to bring a machine to class with you and a walking foot is required for this project. Class is from 10 am - 4 pm with an instructor to guide you through this project step-by-step. 

Materials 
Jelly Roll Strip Set or (42) 2.5" x WOF strips 
Terial Magic 
Batting strips (this can be purchased already stripped or this is a great use of extra batting you have) approximately 50 yards of 2.5" batting 
Lots of thread & bobbins

Supplies
Walking Foot 
Sewing Machine with Zig Zag Stitch 
Extension table if you have it (this will help you as the rug grows quickly in size) 

Pre-work 
Done before class, can make your class day way more productive! Jelly roll rugs require some simple pre-work that does take a bit of time, so having this all taken care of before you arrive will mean you can actually work on your rug (not just all the prep) during class. 
1) Starch all strips with Terial Magic first. Miter all jelly roll strips together, end to end, then press seams open. 
2) Make your jelly roll by placing your batting against the wrong side of your fabric strip, then folding it in on itself twice, so the raw edges are contained inside. Sew with a straight stitch to join. 
3) Roll it into a ball so that it won't tangle as you sew your rug. 
4) Pre-winding several bobbins can save you from having to do it throughout the class as well. Since you make the rug with a zig zag stitch it uses a LOT of thread. 

 If you have any questions please email us at info@sewingboxquiltshop.com and we will be happy to assist you.