VernaL

Just to let you know......Nancy's Notions has a 25 yard roll of 2 1/2" batting strips on sale for $9.99 today for use in making jelly roll rugs. $4.95 for shipping. I bought a roll because I think it would take me forever to cut all of those strips and I have too many other projects that I need to work on.

I'm anxious to start my rug. The ones I have seen look really nice.

mac

Just yesterday a quilting friend brought one she made to our senior sewing. It was beautiful. She did say, however, that she didn't think that it could be washed. She said that it was a lot of work. After looking at it, I would never put it on the floor to be walked on. I really don't think that it would hold up to the wear and tear.

QuiltE

Thanks for the tip.
However, shipping to Canada is never quite as friendly as it is for you receiving it within the USA,
so i will not be ordering. Thanks anyway.

thrums

I wonder how clothes line would work and wear.....

It would be cheaper and make a sturdier rug.

Another thought...for high traffic areas perhaps duck could be used.

mac

I think that you are right, duck would be a lot stronger material than quilting cotton.

Kelsie

All this sounds very interesting. Could someone please post a link so I know I am looking at the right thing? Thanks.

Onebyone

The jelly roll rug holds up the same as a quilt if you use quality fabric and quality batting. I have a rug made from Robert Kauffman fabric and Quilter's Dream batting that is years old and washed many many times. Still looks great. You have to have the fabric strips relax when turning or you will have a bowl effect.

Aurora

My grandmother also made beautiful hooked rugs out of old wool coats we took her from Goodwill/Salvation Army. My aunt made one 9 x 12, which she used in her living room. It sold at auction for well over $1,500.