Sandygirl

as long as you cutting the batting strips the same size.....try it! Major stash busting idea!

Murphy224

My jelly roll rug in beside my bed on carpet. Looks really nice and since I made it, I smile every time I see it. I totally agree about washing, no raw edges, sewn very secure, I would not hesitate to toss in the wash. When I make another one to go in front of my sink, I will just stitch some of the shelf liner stuff that is kinda rubbery and should keep it from slipping.
And for QuiltE, using wider strips will result in a wider longer rug. I used 42 2.5 strips that I cut myself from my stash and the batting rolls and my finished rug ended up 30 inches wide and 42 inches long. I think the problems of using wider strips would result when sewing together. Wider strips will result in a wider and longer rug. If you don't keep it as flat as possible while stitching it will "bowl" up on you and is hard to get flat again. You would need a large flat space around your machine to keep it from curling/bowling up. Doable but something to think about and plan for.
I posted a picture of mine on August 26 in the Picture forum. Along with a picture of the fabric I used to cut the strips.

MaggieLou

Just a word of caution. I wouldn't use one without putting a non-skid backing under it. I had a bath mat slip out from under me when getting out of the shower. I badly scraped one foot on the marble sill in the shower when I fell. Went to the ER. They just poured saline water over it and sent me home. I got a bad infection and could have lost my foot. I was on IV antibiotics for a month. Thankfully I didn't lose my foot but it cured me forever of having a throw rug without a non-skid backing.

eimay

The Shabby Fabric pictures are gorgeous. I've purchased the pattern and batting and plan to make some with jelly rolls I have on hand. I'm happy to hear the positives from those of you who have already made some. Thanks.

QuiltE

Thanks for your thoughts Murphy224 ... size isn't a concern for me as I can figure out that as I go along. I hear you about the cupping issue, which can be a bear no matter what size. Do you think it would wear the same? and be as nice, visually?

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Originally Posted by Sandygirl

as long as you cutting the batting strips the same size.....try it! Major stash busting idea!

Indeed ... match the sizes!
As above, do you think it would wear the same? and be as nice, visually?



Another idea that's already on my wanna do list!

Aurora

I have always wanted to make a crocheted rug like my grandmother made and used for years. I think I would prefer that to the Jelly Roll Rug.

Murphy224

"Thanks for your thoughts Murphy224 ... size isn't a concern for me as I can figure out that as I go along. I hear you about the cupping issue, which can be a bear no matter what size. Do you think it would wear the same? and be as nice, visually?"

QuiltE: I think it would wear the same. With the folding of the strips you end up with 4 layers of fabric with batting between each layer. I don't think I would put one in a heavy traffic area like a front or back door, but would place one anywhere else. As for the size, you would just end up with wider "cording" to sew together and more of your fabric would show. Have you looked at any of the you tube videos to see what I am talking about? Those might give you an idea of what wider strips could look like. If you have stash, it would be an excellent way to use some up, especially those pieces that may you say......."good grief , what was I thinking and what can I do with this now" fabric. I have some more of that kind in my stash so I am plotting my next rug.
I say go for it......
Murphy

thrums

Oooh....a great use for ugly fabric. Thanks!

thrums

My grandmother used a punch method with old sock strips for her rugs. I never cared for them as the rugs were drab, but they wore like iron.

QuiltE

Thanks Murphy ... yes, I am familiar with the process and look, and have seen youtube videos. However, I have not seen any that have used wider strips. So if you have a link to an example or two, I'd appreciate it. My plan is for it to be in the master bath, with an appropriate anti-skid underneath.