My friend, Lexie, and I get to teach Adult Education
classes in the community.
We recently decided to teach the jelly roll rug class.
I thought it was a great idea since I had planned to make one on my own a few months ago.
I just kept putting it off - a little intimidated to even start.
I plunged right in using the pattern,
"Jelly Roll Rug", by RJ Designs.
(You can find it several places but I purchased mine here, at the Fat Quarter Shop.)
My first rug was a bit of a disaster - I only un-sewed it twice!
It curled up into a sombrero - or a very large bowl - or a very pretty dog bed without the cushion!
I was determined to get it right, after all, we were teaching the class in less than 2 weeks!
I finally realized my stitch length was too short - I lengthened it a LOT!
17 bobbins of thread and an entire bottle of spray
starch later, I have a flat rug!
Finally - success!
We had 8 students for our class - every single rug was different.
I love teaching - the fabrics & personalities are all different.
Here are several photos of the class.
Christine is using a poke-a-dot jelly roll...
I love how the "rope" falls into a pretty pile.
Roberta is making a sparkly Christmas rug.
Here is her "rope"...
Kathy used a nice natural looking jelly roll...
Lexie is so fun to work with.
Here she is giving Carolyn some instruction.
Devona & her daughter had so much fun working on one together.....I love this.
Two hands are always better that one.
Linda & Carolyn - so serious!
Here is Linda's "rope" - the pretty blues.
Tara's first rug is as flat as can be!
It's so nice.
Here's Tara's finished rug:
Roberta was the first one finished in class with hers.
she was so happy.
This is Lexie's first rug - she said everyone she knows is getting one for Christmas.
I'm SO glad I'm on her gift list!
My "Jen Kingwell, Gardenvale" rope is
waiting for my attention.
I might just leave it like this for a while - it's so cute.
That's Lexie's next one in the background.
I love her taste in fabrics!
One I made out of yardage for my sister.
A very good neighbor and friend got this one.
I used some of my Civil War prints - goes perfectly in her vintage home.
And last, but certainly not least.....my beautiful "Amy Butler" fabrics rug.
I'm keeping this one.
Thank you, Lexie, for encouraging me and pushing me to finally take the plunge and make one - or five!
I can't seem to stop!
