Official Jelly Roll Rug 2 Tutorial! Learn to Make the RJ Designs Jelly-Roll Rug 2 Pattern

Watch the OFFICIAL Jelly Roll Rug 2 tutorial with Stephanie Soebbing of Quilt Addicts Anonymous featuring the Jelly Roll Rug 2 pattern by RJ Designs.
The rectangle version of the popular Jelly Roll Rug Pattern, is super easy, featuring only straight strips, so it is guaranteed to lie flat when you are finished. So if you had trouble with the original, the Jelly Roll Rug 2 pattern is for you.
But we warned, these rugs are super addicting. Once you make one for yourself, you'll also want to turn a bunch more 2 1/2-inch strip rolls into rugs as gifts for family and friends!
We have everything you need to make the rug at Quilt Addicts Anonymous. Get all the supplies and see the jelly rolls we have in stock at this link: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
Supplies
- Jelly-Roll Rug Squared Pattern: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
1 Jelly Roll: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
50 yards of 2 1/2-inch wide strips of thin batting OR two rolls of Bosal Katahin On-A-Roll 100% Organic Cotton: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
Size 14-18 Denim Sewing Machine Needle: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
1 Large Spool of Aurifil Thread (at least 1200 yards) to blend or contrast with your fabrics: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
Sewing machine in good working order
Frixion Gel Pen: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.co...
Watch the Ultimate Jelly Roll Rug Tutorial: www.quiltaddictsanonymous.com...
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[@drmichaelelinski6992]

What an excellent job you did explaining the procedure for creating the Jelly Roll Rug. You are clear, concise, and easy to follow. You’re a great teacher. Thanks for both the rectangular and the oval tutorial for Jelly Roll Rugs.

[@joane8651]

Thank you for this, clear demonstrations and helpful ideas.

[@angelajarvis6955]

I have watched a couple of these videos. You are the only one to have an " official " video. Thank you for this!! You answered soo many questions I had about making this!!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Glad the video helped!

[@audreyderby7638]

Looks great. I haven’t tried the round, oval OR this one. Hoping to try at least one. Incidentally, most say "official" video.....The Homeschooler, and a couple others I watched. Love them all. I find that I learn so much better with videos, rather than photos. Thank you for taking the time to video....and clearly explain it all! You have a gift of colour arranging! Both of your rugs are awesome!

[@lindadavis8082]

I’m liking your choice of verigated thread in this project.

[@villagesteader3552]

I love the texture that the variegated thread gives.

[@karenmartin1894]

Just finished my first rectangular jelly roll rug---except for the binding on the ends. I watched your video to clarify how to do it. Thanks!

[@annlinden1596]

Thank you! I am currently working on this rug! This really helps! 😊

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Glad it was helpful!

[@charlenehicks6486]

The variegated thread looks great ! Great video thanks !

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Thank you! It really adds a little extra pop.

[@denisekarpinski5573]

Just bought this pattern so glad I came across your video. You explain in great detail and your easy to follow. I'm gonna try to make this a tad wider I'm sure it can be done by just looking at your finished rug.

[@1tinac]

Fabulous tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You’re welcome!

[@melniee2551]

Haha, Netflix marathon! A girl after my own heart...that is how I work too!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

It's the best way to quilt!

[@anidainman3726]

Too much fun!!

[@elmyra.jackson]

This was an excellent tutorial. I feel equipped to try and make one now. Thanks 😊

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Good luck! You can do it!

[@barbaraturke4654]

Thanks for the details instructions. I like that you said how long it took you to sew the strips together. I always wonder how long projects take. Very cute! I'm gonna pick up that pattern the next time I'm the quilt shop.

[@marietteforget7804]

Thanks a lot! 🌸🌸

[@kathypeters4422]

Great tutorial!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Thank you!

[@terryivey5374]

I bought this pattern by mistake. I was upset at first because of the no exchange thing .(understandable). I wanted oval.....I thought. I read through it a few times, and it just wouldn't click. I have a broken brain LOL. Your video pulls it together for me . This version actually suits my purpose better . I will buy the oval eventually, of course....but have all my goodies ready to go. My senior furbabies need a bit more than a blankie these days . Using this next to my chair will help so much :) Seems like a perfect way to spend a cold rainy day while listening to an audio book. Thank you for an easy to understand tutorial.

[@veliatorrez6523]

I made the oval one and it curled around the edges after I washed it. I like the rectangle one will try after I get the pattern. Thank you.

[@benimmdc1822]

Amei! Vou fazer...

[@debradudney3996]

Straight is great!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

So much easier to do this one!

[@mgonz2304]

great project.

[@doloresenriquez9275]

really enjoyed your video, was east to understand and now I gotta get mine going. I was wondering what the little box on the pressure foot was?

[@terryivey5374]

Dolores Enriquez I think you are asking about the walking foot? It has feed dogs that help feed fabric evenly. Great thing to have.

[@terezamariaarrudaarruda1456]

Como as tiras são costuradas para que fiquem unidas? Grata.

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

WOW! Your rug looks amazing! I love how yours turned out . I’m going to do one oval and one rectangular, at the very least. I think my little dachshund, Domino, will love lying on this new rug in the sun this winter! You gave me so much encouragement and self confidence for this project. I’d like to see how yours looks after a wash. I’d like to send you pictures of mine, before and after washing. Instructions say to put rug into a mesh laundry bag for machine washing. Did you find this to be necessary or better? I was thinking that I could maybe just use a gentle wash cycle to prevent rug fraying or unraveling. What do you think? Your opinion matters to me. Merci beaucoup!

[@angeculler]

Did you see that she has a tutorial specifically about washing the rug? So helpful. Hope yours turned out well.

[@lindaduplantis6199]

Ange Culler I washed my oval rug and it came out perfectly fine. Had no problems at all

[@korbinkylo1921]

i realize it's pretty off topic but does anyone know a good place to watch new movies online ?

[@cj2sew]

This is beautiful but, I remember sitting with my grandmother taking 3 strips of fabric, left over from making a dress, shirt, or quilt, and braiding them by hand then adding another scrap as you go. After using up her scraps she would then use a darning needle with a heavy thread to bring them together into a rectangle, a circle, or oblong shapes. I was only 6 or 7 years of age it was much easier than this. It was perfect for a young girl like me who had immediate success.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

What a wonderful memory!

[@rachel_ritter_quilting]

I remember it easier too. And I don’t remember closing in the raw edge. It just went to the bottom side of the rug because you never saw it.

[@cj2sew]

She would have you fold in the fabric of the top about 2" then wrap the other piece of fabric inside the other. Works like a charm

[@andreachard276]

yer and the way your grandma was doing was actually the right way, well...... real jelly roll rug, I shouldn't say the right way as there really is no right or wrong way to be creative but maybe the naming of it should have been a bit more thoughtful to all of us that did actually sit with our gran's making the real thing, The Modern Jelly tack Rug, they could call it, I dunno, I'm rambling now. They are nice rugs though.

[@mariavicente6787]

Olá, adoro os seus projetos! (Portugal)

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Thank you!

[@susansunde7341]

I have the pattern and all the supplies. I started making some tubes sewing closer to the edge. . Wondering if I can do the others sewing like you did more towards the center. Will they join together ok? Thank you for the excellent directions. I’m sure I will be watching again as I get further along.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Since they are ultimately joined together with a zig-zag stitch you wouldn't see much of a difference once it is all sewn together. These are addicting, before long you will have one in every room!! Have fun!!

[@bon47ful]

Hi Stephanie. You mentioned making a video about washing the jellyroll rug in a washing machine. Have I missed it? Did you make that video? Thank you.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

I have washed it, but the video is still coming!

[@mikkigracey8840]

Thank you for this tutorial. I know I’m late and I hope you can still answer my question. How long is the rug?? Is it long enough to cut and make 2 rugs??

[@sandrahunt5181]

If I have started the round can I now cut it into strips to change to the rectangle

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

As long as you haven’t started sewing it into a circle, then I don’t see why not.

[@bonniehajny9319]

Got to see you in Springfield Illinois at MQX!!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

It was great meeting you!

[@margaretdavidson9282]

Are there any tips for altering the size of the finished rug? I want to make a small one for a very small powder room.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Just cut it to the size you want it.

[@sheilasmith7308]

Awesome video, one question do you overlap the strips or do they just butt up to each other

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

They just butt up next to each other.

[@valdevinalima9142]

Maravilhoso

[@abbeyp8834]

Awesome video!! I made a round rug. What do u suggest for no slip? Low temp hot glue. I'm just wondering how it would wash could it damage the rug or my machine?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

I have used rug grip on the bottom cut to size

[@beverlywheeler]

I have heard you can use silicone caulk on the back side of the rug. There is several DIY Nonslip Rug tutorials that I have found.

[@abbeyp8834]

@@beverlywheeler Thank you!

[@jadcock58]

I could've find the link to color way. Can you help? Just one question how many strips did you use?

[@sandracedar368]

Where can I purchase your products? Love this! THANK YOU

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

There are links to all the products we used our website in the video description.

[@MariaGonzalez-mb5tv]

Binding portion was a little hard to see because you used black strip, I will give it a try. Enjoyed video

[@blessedmama3816]

Hi, If I dont have batting. Can I yse Interfacing, or another layer of fabric instead?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

It would not have the same thickness as using batting.

[@sabrinanoble1811]

What is the water bottle spritzer called and where can u find it

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

We actually included that in our top 13 notions video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4SXZ6GdnJp6jac

[@jenniferlilleker9915]

What color thread did you use for the girls pastel rug?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Just plain white. And we still have this jelly roll. It is linked in the description.

[@lindamartien6922]

I want to make a custom rug for my bathroom - my proposed dimensions are 2.5' by 5'. How many 2.5 x 44 strips do I need? Thank you!

[@erin8575]

The way I figure, about 124 strips. I depends on what kind of design you're doing, but I did some rough math assuming you're doing straight lines like this pattern. Each strip of fabric is going to be about 1/2 inch wide finished. (That's an estimate, some might end up wider or narrower and it depends on the thickness of your batting.) 5' = 60" = 120 half-inch finished strips sewn together. Your rug would be 44" wide, so you would need to trim that down to 30" (2.5') but that doesn't mean you need fewer strips. Plus 4 more for the binding (the rug will be longer than 44" so you need 2 for each side) = 124 total. I would plan on cutting more just in case your strips aren't exactly 1/2 inch finished. If you want the stripes to run the other way (lengthwise), 44" is less than 5' so you would need to sew two strips end-to-end for each row. Now you need 60 extra long half-inch wide strips to make it 30" wide (2.5'.) 60 extra long strips made up of two 44" strips sewn together is 120 strips. So you need 120 either way. This way you only need 2 for the binding, so your total would be 122.

[@lindahirsh5400]

I notice the Aurifil thread (varigated and solid) come in different weight sizes (12, 18, 50). Which do you recommend for this jelly roll rug pattern? Thanks, Linda

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

I use 50wt for the rugs and pretty much everything else.

[@Alaskaraised]

FYI...the gel frixon pens are not recommended for fabric unless you are marking on the wrong side of your fabric. Reason being, if you mark on the right side of your fabric, it leaves a white ghost mark when you iron off the color. :)

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

I mark across my quilt tops all the time and have not had a problem

[@zlcoad1]

'I have all my double folds facing the same way but that's not how your going to sew it. That's a secret.' OK, but you also said single folds to the outside in sets of two. Good secret keeping, thanks for the tips.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You’re welcome, but you should still buy the pattern ... small business owners like us and the pattern designer need support right now.

[@zlcoad1]

@@QuiltAddictsAnonymous I get that. I intend to, I just thought that was funny x

[@mholub7825]

I use the recommended batting and I begin my folds to the middle then that in 1/2. It seems like the batting grows and goes beyond the fabric so I don't get a easy fold in half. I should be able to breeze through the rectangular rug. Any ideas on how I should correct this? It makes getting a uniform strip tough and getting good double edges joined properly.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Stitch closer to the edge instead of the middle if you are having trouble with the batting poking out the sides.

[@mholub7825]

@@QuiltAddictsAnonymous Thank you so much for your advice. It's much appreciated.

[@lisajarvis3820]

😂 ~ I understand now how long each strip is for a jelly roll!!

[@debbiehohn789]

What type of batting do you use for your quilts?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

For the rugs we use the precut batting rolls. It is linked in the product description.

[@heartnsew5999]

If I want to make 24 12"by15" rectangles sections, then trim, sew them together to make hallway rug. How would I put them together w/o looking tacky. I did think of making 1 rug then cut in sections, but maybe tiff, then sew a couple strips astound each. Maybe u have other ideas?? Thank u

[@heartnsew5999]

Not tiff but tuff, not astound but around.

[@krishnavenik6839]

what is the name of the winter one

[@bon47ful]

Great video! Thank you. Are the rugs reversible? Do you sew the strips down the middle to make the rug reversible?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You could reverse it, but the binding edge in the short sides may look a bit off on the wrong side

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

I think the zigzag looks decorative, whether it’s on the top or bottom.

[@faithkashetsky2030]

Do you think the fold must be half. Would it be “lumpy” if you folded the sides in only 1/4 inch? I realize this would mean you would have to sew closer to the double folded edge

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

I think the strips wouldn’t be filled evenly and that could be a problem.

[@beanjean60]

What is the difference between the first jelly roll rug pattern and the second

[@mahinshirazi7873]

Good job.. The only thing I don’t like is to see the zigzag.. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@rendastouwie8283]

I tried to order the rectangular pattern but it wouldn’t let me for some reason.what a bummer😔

[@bon47ful]

You mentioned changing the needle if stitches skip. Are you using a regular size 14 needle? 16?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Either is fine

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

I’ve also used a size 18 jeans needle with a 40 weight variegated polyester thread from Superior.

[@joanlam7239]

Yes, my stitches started to skip so I changed my JEANS needle, already twice and the skipping stopped.

[@tinabutler7293]

Make your own batting. So easy and SO much cheaper!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You certainly can! Or use scraps, which we tried on the original version.

[@bon47ful]

Is one spool of Arifil thread enough?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Yes it is

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

1500 yards of thread is suggested for either Jelly Roll Rug, rectangular or oval.

[@NordicaTundra]

Hi there Hopefully this comment will be noticed since I'm late to the party. Do you back this rug with a non slip backing by sewing it on or do you just buy the gripper stuff to put on the floor instead cut to size?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

That's a great question! I know it's possible to back it with some sort of gripping material, however, I don't know if this one was.

[@beverlywheeler]

I tried cutting my own, and my strip with the batting was so thick I couldn't get my sewing machine to sew it. You say that the Bosal batting is a lot lighter weight than cutting your own strips. . So if the Bosal batting roll is a lot thinner maybe I could make one afterall.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

I am sure you could!

[@slab6046]

I am in the middle of making an oval one. I am pretty upset with the amount of ruffling around the edge. So I’m cutting it apart to follow your directions.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You can do it! Be sure your surface is very flat!

[@coryfulmer9652]

What setting do you use for the upper thread tension? Mine keeps breaking and I've only sewn about 4 inches! Thanks!

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

I have it set in the standard 4 setting. What thread are you using and have you rethreaded everything?

[@coryfulmer9652]

@@QuiltAddictsAnonymous I have it set at 4 as well. But I am using a thread stand because the spool of thread is too large for my machine. Could that have something to do with it?

[@annvincent5879]

How much is the cost of a quilted rug total???

[@bon47ful]

Are all 2.5” strip rolls cut on straight of grain? Thank you.

[@linaadams138]

Crossways grain.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Yes, they are cut from selvage to selvage

[@EyeWYT]

I’m sorry if this has already been asked but what are the finished dimensions of the rug when completed? Thank you!:)

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

That info is available in the pattern, but I looks nice in front of a door or kitchen sink.

[@lilybee_]

@@QuiltAddictsAnonymous you have to buy a pattern to know how big it is? No way!

[@robind8155]

Please help, I brought some 2 1/2 “ batting strips not 2 1/4”, when I sewing it with jelly roll, the fabric is too narrow, how can I do to fix this problem without cutting all the batting to 2 1/4” 😭🙏🏻

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Jelly Rolls come in 2 1/2 inch strips. The batting rolls are meant to go with them.

[@MariaGonzalez-mb5tv]

How to buy pattern, and fabric you used?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

We no longer have the jelly roll that was used for this rug. But we do have other jelly rolls that can be found here shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/product-category/fabric/pre-cuts-and-bundles/?orderby=date the pattern is available here shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/product/jelly-roll-rug-squared-pattern-by-rj-designs/

[@allie1lilly2]

Hi Stephanie, if. You don't want to use a jelly roll. Do I sew two strips together to get my size in the pattern? It doesn't say in the pattern. Can you make it larger then the size?

[@gabrielebuckley4834]

I looked at your shop, and only saw 3 different jelly rolls. Are there more or is that all?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

We currently have 4 strip rolls in stock: shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/?term=&s=2+1%2F2&post_type=product&taxonomy=product_cat We don't carry as many strip rolls as we have in the past but we usually have some available.

[@bevthompson5368]

What does it mean in the pattern (+/-)

[@mariagraziacardelio2070]

Come si acquista il necessario per fare tappeti.il prodotto è in vendita anche in Italia ?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Please continue to follow us. We usually ship internationally, however due to restrictions we are not currently. When shipping internationally resumes we will once again ship to Italy!

[@mariagraziacardelio2070]

@@QuiltAddictsAnonymous purtroppo non parlo inglese trovero qualcuno che me lo traduce

[@abbeyp8834]

Omg!!! YAY 😃

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Glad you are excited!

[@bon47ful]

Sorry for all the questions. I just realized all the answers are probably in the pattern.... Thank you.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Lol, a lot are

[@helenborn9699]

Where do I find the pattern 2

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Hi Helen! Here is a link to the pattern on our website! shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/product/jelly-roll-rug-squared-pattern-by-rj-designs/

[@diviniagutierrez8915]

What is the dimension of a finished rug?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

32" x 42"

[@leslieb.233]

I'm trying to find the video where you wash the Jelly Roll Rug...can you send me the link?

[@kathkwilts]

The one thing that you don’t mention anywhere is how big is the finished rug?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

That information can be found on the pattern. shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/product/jelly-roll-rug-squared-pattern-by-rj-designs/ We do not own the rights to the pattern and therefore cannot release that information.

[@barbalbrecht4260]

Could I just add a jellyroll spaghetti to the ends instead of a regular binding? It is so thick to see on the binding.

[@MariaGonzalez-mb5tv]

Nice video, but wasn’t real clear when you put on binding at ends.

[@charleneredcalf4515]

I need to try doing this i need rugs for my house.

[@gslchavez]

Would it help to use a stitch-in-the-ditch foot (has a blade in the center of the foot) to keep the stitches straight?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

I would not use that. The walking foot is better to keep all the fabric layers moving through at an even pace.

[@gslchavez]

My walking foot has a stitch-in-the-ditch foot (with the blade).

[@Sasslette]

Pity theses patterns are not available in PDF form because it would cost me $34 just for postage for a pattern! Way too expensive.

[@rf8078]

Other sites have PDF patterns such as ShabbyFabrics

[@reneesfoxynews6652]

Roma must have a lot of designs because everyone doing tutorials uses her designs.

[@weddingcakesforu]

Do you have to use a walking foot?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Yes, you need a walking foot anytime you are sewing three or more layers together so the fabric moves at the same rate. Otherwise the top will drag and it will get stretched out.

[@crezybeny9300]

💎💎💎💎😛💝

[@kathybrisky]

Why would you make a pastel rug to just get dirty on the floor?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You clearly don’t have a four-year-old in your life that is obsessed with rainbows

[@roseannjames5397]

What is you want a longer rug?

[@kellyt.4842]

Help! My rug curved at the ends and no amount of pressing made them go straight. What did I do wrong, and how can I fix it?

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

You have to fix it when the strips are in sets of two as I showed on the video. Once it is all together, there is no way to fix it unless you take it all apart

[@dianebutzin6147]

I was excited to try this jelly roll rug until you explained that if I didn't have a more expensive machine that it may not turn out right. Guess I'll skip the rug and make some more placemats.

[@annerussell681]

Hi Diane, saw your post and had to respond. I made my first jelly roll rug recently on a Brother - it was 150 dollar machine on Amazon. I used a denim sewing needle since there are parts where the thread has to go through multiple layers of batting and fabric. My machine did just fine. Don't know what you're using but I wouldn't hesitate to try this project.

[@dianebutzin6147]

Thank you for the info. I have a denim needle so I think I'll try this 🙂

[@annerussell681]

@@dianebutzin6147 Awesome, good luck!

[@plzcallmejules1088]

When you say your website name, I need you to enunciate. Or just in general, enunciate please.

[@deebarnhart9712]

Y

[@deebarnhart9712]

I am making this rug. Am ready to start sewing the strips together, and I found your tutorial very helpful.

[@samanthawigley730]

If you're the "official" tutorial then show ALL steps.

[@QuiltAddictsAnonymous]

Thanks for the feedback. The tutorial is meant to supplement the pattern and we don't give all the information because we want to you buy the pattern and support the designer.