Jelly Roll Rug in Brentwood

Join Libby for a two-day class where you’ll learn how to turn a fabric jelly roll and batting into a beautiful, artful rug. Start small with a rug perfect for an any space or keep connecting strips to create a larger rug for a den or living space.

This versatile technique doesn’t stop at rugs—once you learn it, you can use it to make tote bags, purses, and more.

Before Class Preparation

Before sewing your strips together, plan your color placement. You might choose a light-to-dark layout, with lighter fabrics in the center and darker fabrics toward the outer edge—but the design is entirely up to you.

Sew the strips together at right angles, similar to quilt binding. Trim seams, press them open, and you’ll end up with one very long strip of fabric. Fan-fold the strip and bring it to class. Having this prepared allows us to jump right in and start sewing!

Supplies (Available at Gina’s Bernina)

• Bring your pattern to class 

Fabric Requirements

• 1 jelly roll (40–42 strips, 2½” x WOF)

• 1 package precut Bosal batting (50 yds x 2¼”)

• Thread to match

• Clover tool for wrapping fabric around batting

• Box or basket to hold the large fabric ball you’ll create (keeps it off the floor)

Equipment & Notions

• Sewing machine with large table attachment
  (or boxes arranged around your machine to create a flat surface)

• Power cord, bobbins, bobbin case, machine oil

Presser Feet

• Edge Joining Foot #10

• Open Toe Foot #20

• Clear Foot #34 (my go-to!)

Additional Tools

• Stiletto

• New Denim or topstitch needle 90/14

• 50-weight Aurifil thread NOT heavy weight thread 
  (Variegated thread is a fun decorative option!)

Information online says class time is 9:30 to noon, but customers may stay and sew until we close. If you plan on staying all day, please bring lunch or snacks. Drinks are welcome—just be sure they have a lid.

Looking forward to sewing with you—see you soon!