Make a Jelly Roll Rug quicker and easier than before with this new tool!

[@Lalasmith913]

I realize this is a whole year later, but I appreciate you taking the time to show the process of sewing the strips together. You show it several times, slowly and with no loud music or noise, and it truly helped. Thank you!

[@SaidWithLove]

My pleasure! I too hate having music blaring over tutorials 😂 Glad my video helped! ❤

[@dianegoodwin9784]

Hi little tip to stop stitches from skipping,I noticed that you have a Janome sewing machine, I have a Janome sewing machine and to stop your stitches from skipping I use purple tip Janome sewing needles and that stop the stitches from skipping good luck thankyou for sharing your video ❤️

[@SaidWithLove]

Thanks! Yes, I didn’t have any of those left when I did this video!

[@bonnietraynor1133]

Wish I’d known this before the floods in Florida. I just lost my quilting janome 😢

[@dianegoodwin9784]

@@bonnietraynor1133 oh my gosh, sorry 😔 to hear that Bonnie God be with you all ❤️❤️

[@norajones5872]

I just started learning how to make a jelly roll rug. I was gifted the folding tool, and it made a world of difference. The folds come out perfect. Hopefully, the next step of sewing the rug together will be easy. I really enjoyed your video. Lots of great tips. Thank you 😊

[@SaidWithLove]

yay! Enjoying making your jelly roll rug! They are addictive 🥰

[@amadeus4313]

Great - just what I needed - another addiction. Hahahaha. I just ordered the tool.

[@SaidWithLove]

hahahahaha - so true, but they are such fun to make! and make fabulous presents :)

[@geneard639]

Well, one thing my Mom and her Aunts did that might help you with Jelly Roll Rugs is, they used very clean, only used for fabric projects Trans Cans with clean Laundry Bags inserted and tied off securing them to the rim of the can. Large Fabric Projects, they would have this on the other side of the table and let the project flow into the laundry bag lined can in case a washing was needed, or ironing, They did this for large Blanket Projects, Curtains and Jelly Roll Rugs the size of a large living room making as big as an 18 foot by 12 foot oval.

[@fridda94]

Donde puedo comprar y como se llama ese objeto para doblar la tela ?

[@imagatorvetmom]

I would love to see pics. I’m 62. I wish I could apprentice with rug makers.

[@phauser3817]

I took a shot of tequila every time you said "jelly roll rug" and now I'm on the floor and can't get up. Send help. All joking aside, I don't own a sewing machine, have never sewed anything except putting buttons back on, by hand, but now I really want to try making a jelly roll rug. 😁 Dang it, just had to take another shot of tequila!

[@SaidWithLove]

OMG this gets the best comment ever award 😂😂😂😂😂 Thank you for cheering up my evening and can’t wait to hear when you buy a sewing machine and / or shares in a Tequila Distillery 😂❤

[@dianejohanson98]

Whether I’m making a long length quilt binding, rug roll, or rag rug lengths, I collect the lengths in a clean plastic waste basket. That way my fabric stays clean and contained and very easy to sew from without getting anything tangled or dirty. I also use the clean waste basket at my ironing station when ironing my quilt binding in half to collect it while I’m pressing it. Works great!

[@SaidWithLove]

Some good tips!

[@lindahorton9488]

When I made my first JR rug years ago there were no tools to help make the rope. I’ve used several different tools since. Now I’ve discovered Clovers JR tool and what a joy! I made six rugs for Christmas gifts last year in half the time it used to take me. I think I’m going to get a second tool as a spare. I’m so bad about misplacing things. I cannot thank Clover enough for making this product.

[@SaidWithLove]

It’s just the best isn’t it!! 🩷🩷

[@FranRyder-uo7yj]

A big thankyou....very informative. Not a boring video as they can be N you sound Aussie, like me.

[@SaidWithLove]

Hehe thanks! And yes, I am an Aussie 🇦🇺 ❤

[@rnpenelope5672]

Ironing and starch is your best friend with this project. My bias maker will be here Tuesday. I cannot wait. It’s a fun project.

[@SaidWithLove]

Yay! Oooh yes, pressing and starch you can’t live without. Haven’t seen a jelly roll rug yet I don’t love 😍😍

[@margaretcollins1570]

Loved your demo Anne. You definitely made me believe I can achieve this. Thanks so much. 😊

[@SaidWithLove]

Excellent! ❤️❤️

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Gorgeous. Thank you❤❤❤

[@SaidWithLove]

Enjoy! ❤

[@SophiaH-r7j]

❤ this got it Sunday. Used it to day. So happy🎉

[@SaidWithLove]

Yay!!! Have fun ❤

[@marynorfleet8417]

That is so pretty !

[@SaidWithLove]

Thank you!❤

[@lisamanning5187]

Oh wow, I just purchased this tool as well!!! Thank you for sharing how you use it, now I might bite the bullet and do mine

[@SaidWithLove]

Yay! Have fun ❤❤❤

[@sandramichaud8033]

Colors are beautiful. Best one I’ve seen!

[@SaidWithLove]

Thank you! ❤❤

[@AnnaSquires]

I do love the tool.

[@SaidWithLove]

It is awesome isn’t it!! ❤

[@suzannemccallon18]

You’re so neat and organized.

[@SaidWithLove]

Thank you! (Out of camera shot never looks quite that neat! 😂)

[@PeggySue-RL]

Wonderful. I have the old tool but going to order the new Clover tool. I have the jelly tool n batting so as soon as I finish a project or two I can get started. Thank you. From Maine USA

[@SaidWithLove]

Yay! The new tool takes one more step out of the process... well, helps in that step! So you will be whipping up a jelly roll rug in no time! 🤩

[@lisakandu5232]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this!

[@SaidWithLove]

My pleasure❤

[@mregister3945]

Thank you! I'll be adding this nifty tool to my collection of useful gadgets. 😊❤

[@SaidWithLove]

it makes life so much easier for jelly roll rugs!

[@vickirobles3406]

Thank you for your info on skipped stitches! I am going through that issue right now!!❤

[@SaidWithLove]

Good luck! ❤

[@pampeterson3092]

The rug made up so pretty. I may have to try to make a Jelly Roll Rug. Thanks for demonstrating your process.

[@SaidWithLove]

They are lots of fun.... and make such great presents!

[@lindahorton9488]

I purchased this fantastic tool a few months back. One of the purchases I’ve ever made. Saves tons of time and really helps with stitch accuracy 👏❤️👏❤️👏❤️

[@SaidWithLove]

so glad to hear Linda! You will be making lots of jelly roll rugs now!

[@rodobrucki]

Onde encontrar essa peça pra comprar

[@SaidWithLove]

@@rodobruckiI will have some back in stock soon for Aussie buyers www.saidwithlove.com.au Fat Quarter Shop has them shrsl.com/4mpnr

[@rodobrucki]

@@SaidWithLove obrigada 😊😘

[@annehayward3506]

I’ve just purchased this tool thank you for showing it in action. I’ve wanted to make a jelly roll rug for ages, I’ve got the pattern so I’m all set to go. Love you pretty rug, and thanks for all the tips xx

[@SaidWithLove]

Yay! So glad this video helped. Have fun making your first jelly roll rug! ❤🌀

[@maxtaylor7105]

Absolutely love the color and pattern of your beautiful rug! You made it look easy!😊❤

[@SaidWithLove]

Thanks! It isn’t too hard to make… just a bit of time and patience ❤

[@pamyaun936]

That rug is beautiful. I must try this soon.

[@SaidWithLove]

Thank you! They are lots of fun ❤

[@sherylsilkie9954]

Great tutorial. I think I need this tool. Thankyou 🤩

[@SaidWithLove]

My pleasure! Enjoy ❤

[@jenni-hopekelland4565]

I've never made one but now I am going to give it a try! Thank you. The tool is out of stock at the Fat Quarter Shop but they will notify me when it comes in.

[@SaidWithLove]

It had been so popular everywhere!! I’m hoping to get more stock soon, so hopefully the FQS will too ❤❤

[@3rscrafting]

Hello from America. I can’t remember the channel, but she found a solution for skipped stitches. She had one of the expensive machines. And she set her zigzag to have the broken stitch, as opposed to the solid stitch to join. I have a brother, which is a computerized model and it has that stitch. I’m in the watch videos before starting phase temp has the batting cheaper, so I’m going to compare that to the more expensive one. This is a great tutorial, and your rug is fabulous. Thanks for posting. My son, who is 33, has to drive all over for his job, and he made the gps voice, and I quoted, to which I just shook my head and rolled my eyes, but it’s a sexy Aussie girl. Ha. I have to admit, it is pretty cool!.

[@SaidWithLove]

Hello! I have used the broken zig zag stitch, but only as a last resort if I am having lots of skipping stitch problem and the usual changing needles, slowing down, changing threads things don’t fix it. And haha for having an Aussie voice as the GPS! I actually have an English voice on mine 😂😂

[@freespirit3891]

@3rscrafting. Amanda from Sewing Parts Online. I believe she said it was a top stitch needle.

[@3rscrafting]

@@freespirit3891 thanks for the clarification. I'm not a sewer, but use my machine for crafts, household repairs, etc. My goal for winter is to learn to sew more. The video I watched, the person had one of those expensive machines and showed the stitch on its computer screen. I have a brother I love and mi e is computerized and has that same stitch, I didn't know to pay attention to other words. It's why I love the yt crafting community so much. You taking your time to write a reply taught me something new, and I really appreciate it. Take care, Patricia.

[@roseambrose7971]

Just beautiful. Thank you for sharing

[@SaidWithLove]

My pleasure ❤

[@psum6537]

Beautiful!

[@SaidWithLove]

Thank you! ❤

[@roseannegibson3343]

Beautiful

[@SaidWithLove]

Thank you! I love making them ❤❤

[@conniehusband1365]

Yes! GORGEOUS!!!!!

[@SaidWithLove]

Thanks! They are such fun to make ❤

[@jonimosteller8946]

Very cool 🌹

[@SaidWithLove]

❤❤

[@vickirobles3406]

I love that little tool! Wonder if I own one!😳😳😳

[@SaidWithLove]

It’s a time saver!!

[@VernaLeitzman]

Were did you buy the tool an the name please

[@SaidWithLove]

The info is in the caption, but here is the link saidwithlove.com.au/shop/clover-fabric-tube-maker-for-jelly-roll-rugs/

[@caroline-brisbane8577]

Looks great. Do you have instructions for a rectangle rug.

[@SaidWithLove]

Roma Quilts also has a pattern for a rectangular rug! 💕

[@alymusiccat]

A great video, thank you. The tool looks amazing; i think I will get one. when sewing your jell y roll strips together, do you press the seams open to reduce the bu lk when they go through the bias folding tool?

[@SaidWithLove]

Yes I do. 😍

[@suelargen6702]

This would make a great bathmat if you make a rectangular shape. I’ve done some bowls and shapes with washing line and it’s the same technique but faster!

[@SaidWithLove]

RomaQuilts on ETSY also has a pattern for a rectangular one too! And a friend has made one for her bathroom mat - it looked great!

[@deannaimbro7433]

I'd tape both to the table and thent sew. I use binders all the time..there is no need to keep pulling them.

[@SaidWithLove]

That’s an interesting thought! I’ll try that for my next one to see if that works for me ❤

[@kanight8686]

What sewing machine foot do you recommend? Thank you 😊

[@SaidWithLove]

I always use my walking foot on my Janome. Helps get it through the machine ❤

[@Snappystuff]

Wish the start of the circle was shown!

[@SaidWithLove]

That’s what you need to buy the pattern for!

[@vdemoor9844]

If you sew on a vintage singer, you probably already have this attachment. I have a 201-2 with a bias attachment that does this

[@SaidWithLove]

Oh wow! They knew how to make them back then! ❤

[@Darlene-lq5md]

I was just thinking that I had seen something similar when I took HomeEc in the mid-70s. 😂👍

[@reneeboyd7695]

@saidwithlove Are you using a walking foot or a regular foot?

[@SaidWithLove]

a walking foot. It needs it to help get through the thickness and keep things moving easily :)

[@juliasinclair3722]

Where do I buy batting please

[@SaidWithLove]

Hi. If you are in Australia you can get them from me saidwithlove.com.au/shop/jelly-roll-rug-batting-cotton/ Bosal is another brand that is available overseas.

[@Miss-Laine]

Oh. Please show us how to start the circle. :( I have a feeling that is kind of difficult to creat the center. Do you steam the seams?

[@kathyrussell1818]

Love your rug. Great colors and I need that tool. For some reason cannot find it in the USA . I made an oval one and now want to make a circle one.

[@SaidWithLove]

Thanks! It seems to be out of stock at the moment. Hoping for new stock in October 🤞

[@Deborah-sd9mx]

Just bought the tool on Amazon.

[@SaidWithLove]

@@Deborah-sd9mx Enjoy!

[@jkee7017]

I made some rugs a few years ago. I can't remember what foot I used. it looks like you are using a walking foot ?

[@SaidWithLove]

Yes I use the walking foot to help move the bulk through my machine ❤

[@IndecisiveQuilter]

Gorgeous! What table do you use for your cutting table? I'm looking for a height adjustable table at the moment.

[@SaidWithLove]

We found it on ebay, but places like Officeworks (in Australia) have them too. Mine is actually powered, so I just have to press a button and it goes up and down to just the perfect spot! That was very handy for doing the jelly roll rug!

[@IndecisiveQuilter]

@@SaidWithLove thank you, I'll have a look at Officeworks next time I'm there.

[@vilmasolanje7798]

Por favor onde posso encontrar esse aparelho de fazer o vies

[@SaidWithLove]

It is called the Clover Fabric Tube Maker. I don’t ship overseas but you can see more about the product here saidwithlove.com.au/shop/clover-fabric-tube-maker-for-jelly-roll-rugs/

[@sharondunn7681]

It would be nice to see you start from the middle

[@SaidWithLove]

Hi Sharon, you need to purchase the pattern from Roma Quilts on ETSY (the original pattern designer) to get all the information regarding how to start and make an oval shape too. 💕💕

[@donnajones7359]

I’m about to start my first one …every one send me good thoughts !!!!

[@SaidWithLove]

Have fun!! ❤

[@socorrobenavides4673]

Pasaste por alto lo más importante : como INICIA la cosida en círculos del tapete..Que Mal

[@SaidWithLove]

Yes, because it isn’t my pattern and all the details about how to start are in the pattern by RomaQuilts on ETSY ❤❤

[@roxanneloyst3733]

I really want to purchase one of these tools. Where can I purchase it please.

[@SaidWithLove]

I sell them (and they are back in stock!) for shipping to Australia / New Zealand saidwithlove.com.au/shop/clover-fabric-tube-maker-for-jelly-roll-rugs/. Fat Quarter Shop also has them if you are in the US shrsl.com/4mpnr

[@AnnaSquires]

I'm having a very difficult time getting started with the circle. It's Puckering please give me some assistance. I have the pattern. I've been working on it all day.😅😢 thank you so much

[@SaidWithLove]

It can be quite tough getting that centre done. Do a little bit (not even one full round) and then take to iron and press with starch. Do a bit more sewing and then back to iron, starch and press. It gets a bit crinkly but the starch keeps it flat. Just keep on going bit by bit. ❤️❤️

[@vilmasolanje7798]

Olá sou do Brasil como eu consigo essa peça de fazer o viez

[@SaidWithLove]

It is called the Clover Fabric Tube Maker. I don’t ship overseas but you can see more about the product here saidwithlove.com.au/shop/clover-fabric-tube-maker-for-jelly-roll-rugs/

[@julianacampos4825]

Porque você não mostrou o início do círculo?

[@SaidWithLove]

Because this isn’t my pattern (pattern is by Roma Quilts on ETSY) and the best way to start a jelly roll rug is explained in the pattern ❤️

[@julianacampos4825]

@@SaidWithLove obrigada. Eu não havia entendido essa parte do vídeo. De qualquer forma muito obrigada, vou procurar a receita no site.

[@dalvabatista4844]

Quantos centímetros tem as faixas? Obrigada ❤🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@SaidWithLove]

A jelly roll is 40 strips of 2.5” by width of fabric (usually about 40”)

[@jadcock58]

Are you using a walking foot?

[@SaidWithLove]

Definitely - makes it so much easier to handle the bulk!

[@dalvabatista4844]

Olá! Você poderia me dizer quantas faixas cortou? Obrigada ❤🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@SaidWithLove]

Sorry, I’m not sure google translated that very well for me… how many drops?

[@SaidWithLove]

ahh...do you mean the strips that are in the jelly roll? There are 40 strips that are 2.5" x width of fabric (usually about 40" wide). Hope that explains things better?

[@KryssiCatt]

That tool is on backorder right now and I’m so sad!! Side question: can I use a layer cake instead of a jelly roll? I have some that would work great but am unsure if it would be essentially the same thing. I understand it would be more work (cutting, and way more sewing of strips…)

[@SaidWithLove]

Don't worry, I will be ordering more of the tool the MOMENT they arrive here in Australia!! Hmmm... using a layer cake will have a lot more seams in there... and as I sew my strips together on the diagonal, you will lose a bit of fabric on the layer cake strips..... so yes, it will be a LOT more work and effort. But give it a go on a smaller project perhaps a placemat or table topper size before you commit to using the beautiful layer cake you have? And I think you will need more than one layer cake to get it a decent size.... the seams will use up a bit of fabric so it wouldn't be as large as a jelly roll one. And don't forget you can always cut from yardage too!

[@chickad5820]

You can do a layer cake rug. Sew your 10" squares in the order you choose, end to end, finger press open to help stop the bulk. From your 10" square strip sets, I do 7 in a row making 6 strip sets of 7 squares. Hope this is going to make sense... I subcut the 10" square strips into 2½" strips, (each 10" strip set of 7 makes 4 subcut 2½" strip sets). Sew the first cut 2½" strips from each long 10" square strips, (there's (6) sets of 7). Sew these first cut 2½" strip sets from each section end to end using one of every fabric. Repeat for the next 3 sets. Now you'll have 4 strip sets of all fabrics 2½" wide. These will be long just using one strip at a time. I start my rug, WITHOUT attaching all 4 strip sets end to end, using the batting and fabric making my bias like strip that makes the rug. This makes it easier to handle using 1 strip set at a time. Less tangling and easier to manage. When I get close to the end of the first fabric strip I cut my thread. DON'T CUT THE BATTING at this point. Add the next fabric strip to the previous. Go back a few stitches from fabric and batting previously sewn and restart your bias like strip. Continue to the end. Start your rug from one end, if making your rug circular start rolling the start flat about 3 rows around. Sew an X in the center and without cutting your thread, wherever the X ends, take it to one edge and start going around as shown in this video. If you want oblong about 12" from the start, turn the bias like strip back on itself making sure there's no gap at the beginning of the second row and sew zigzag to the end. Work gently around the end forming your oblong. Don't make it too tight or it will curl up. Continuing like this video shows. Use a variegated thread, (that I never seen to use), lol, for a pop of pizzazz. Hope this makes sense. Makes a nice complimentary scrap rug. Can use one of the 4 strip sets for hot pads, totes or for whatever you choose. Connect where needed for length same as above. Options are endless. Stay safe... Babs near Tombstone AZ

[@SaidWithLove]

@@chickad5820 that is a good way of using layer cakes! thanks for the tips :)

[@meShawndel]

Please share the name of this jelly roll that you are using and where can I find it. I am in the United States. Great job on this video. You are so inspiring.

[@SaidWithLove]

It is Main Street by Sweetwater Fabrics for Moda. It came out late last year so you might still be able to find it somewhere online 💚 And thank you.

[@louise7429]

I have never heard of this rug, why is it called a jelly roll rug? Are they washable?

[@SaidWithLove]

A jelly roll is what the roll of fabric is called (2.5" strips by the width of fabric which is about 44") and in a jelly roll there are 40 strips all rolled up. Moda Fabrics trademarked the term Jelly Roll (they have other fabric precuts called Candy, Honeybuns etc so you can see a theme!). And yes, they are washable! It is all cotton fabric and the batting inside is cotton as well. So they wash and dry well. Need an iron once dry to get them flat again, but oh so much fun to make!

[@louise7429]

@@SaidWithLove thank you

[@sandracedar368]

BEAUTIFUL🫶

[@SaidWithLove]

Thank you ❤

[@susanlbk]

If the "center is the hardest part to do" why didn't you show us how to start this thing?

[@SaidWithLove]

Because it is not my pattern! Romaquilts on ETSY sells the pattern and has lots of great tips on how to start the middle of the jelly roll quilts as well as patterns for different size and shape jelly roll quilts!

[@newbatling4194]

What is a jelly roll rug.... don't know this saying

[@SaidWithLove]

It is the name of a pattern to make a rug out of a jelly roll (these are precut fabric 2.5” wide across the fabric with 40 strips in each roll). They make great rugs for your bedroom or craft space! ❤

[@nancywalker1325]

It's 4 parts

[@SaidWithLove]

Hi Nancy, not sure what part of the video you are referring to "in 4 parts'?

[@nancywalker1325]

@@SaidWithLove The Clover Fabric Tube Maker is 4 parts.