Let's Weave

STEP 1

From our Jelly Roll, choose 28 strips and do the following.

Take 12 Jelly Roll Strips (44"long). Cut each in half so you have a total of 24 strips that are 22" long each. Trim each so they measure 20" long. You will have a total of (24) 20" long strips.

Take 16 Jelly Roll Strips, trim each so they measure 30" long. You will have a total of (16) 30" long strips. Press all of the above strips in half lengthwise and then stitch a 1/4" seam as shown below.

STEP 2

Cut the backing fabric from your scrap fabric into 20" x 30" rectangles.

Use a semi thick fabric

STEP 3

Place the 30" long strips along the length of the backing fabric and pin at the ends. Sew a 1/4" seam to keep this in place. Continue until you have attached all the 16 strips.

For each strip, sew a zig-zag stitch to secure the weave. Pin and sew 3 strips at a time

STEP 4

Take your 20" long strips and weave along the width, over and under the 30" long strips you attached in the previous step. Pin as you weave them to keep them in place.

STEP 5

After you have finished weaving in all of the 20" strips and sewing a zig-zag stitches along the width of the rug, go back and sew zig-zag stitch along the length as well.

Trim off excess strips that hang over the 20" x 30" backing.

Step 6

From your non-slip liner, cut a 20' x 30" rectangle and pin to the back of your rug to keep it in place.

STEP 7

Lastly, bind the rug using left over Jelly Roll Strips.

Remember you don't have to use this method only for a floor rug you can use it for anything.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Jena for sharing her wonderful creation with us....

Happy Creating Ladies.....VQ