Quiltah Mama

I very much like your rug. I am a big fan of the jelly roll rugs, and also make table runners using the same method. Your comment of using indoor/outdoor fabric intrigues me, can you elaborate on that and explain why and what you notice as the differences between quilting cotton vs the indoor/outdoor fabric. Joann Fabrics will soon, if not already, be gearing up their indoor/outdoor fabric dept. in their stores as spring approaches, so there will be lots of options to choose from, so I am interested to hear your thoughts and experience. TIA for sharing, I look forward to checking back in to read your response.

quiltingshorttimer

great idea using indoor/outdoor fabrics. Do you cut your strips any wider to accommodate the heavier fabrics/more fraying? Wonder if you use that "Sunbrella" fabric if it would be doable?

jmoore

What a fun rug aashley. I am looking forward to reading some of your answers to the above posted questions. Thank you for sharing.

aashley333

Thanks for the compliments.
I chose indoor/outdoor fabric because I'd be walking on these rugs, and I thought cotton may wear out quickly. They aren't hard to make, just time consuming because you can't stitch quickly, and you have to stop every 3-4 rows to press flat and let cool.
It was easier than sewing with denim! Slightly stiffer than cotton, which help when folding and sewing the "rope"
joanns was pricier than the website i order from. I also was sent the wrong piece of fabric that is plastic-y. (they refunded and said keep it) It is waterproof fabric. Gonna try it.

ka9sdn

How much fabric did yo get for this really neat rug?

GEMRM

I think your idea is brilliant, and the rug turned out wonderfully pretty! And practical too for walking on. Depending on the material components I would be cautious using it as a hot dish mat though...

MicheleC

Your rug is wonderful! Great job.

Jingle

Looks great.

SusieQOH

Love your rug!!! That fabric is wonderful!!!

sewingsuz

VEery nice rug and great color. You made a good pick.