Create a colorful, custom rug with the original Jelly-Roll Rug Pattern by Roma Lambson of RJ Designs—now updated to include multiple rug sizes and placemats! This popular pattern guides you step by step in turning a jelly roll and cotton batting into a vibrant, eye-catching accent for your home. With detailed graphics and photos, it's beginner-friendly and fun to personalize.

The pattern includes instructions for:

• Small Rug: 17" x 33"
• Original Rug: 30" x 44"
• Large Rug: 42" x 60"
• Bonus: 14" x 20" Placemats

Use one jelly roll (40–42 precut 2-1/2" x 42" strips) and 1-1/4 yards of 100% cotton batting—or Bosal's Katahdin On-a-Roll Batting—for the original rug size. Jelly Roll is a trademark of Moda Fabrics, and each roll offers a unique opportunity to mix prints, colors, and themes. No two rugs are ever the same, making this a fun and functional project for any sewing enthusiast!

Tips & Tricks for Best Results:

• Use size 12–16 Jeans, Microtex, or Topstitch needles for smoother stitching through thick layers.
• Choose a 1200-yard spool of high-quality thread to ensure even stitching and fewer thread changes.
• If using batting yardage, consider using Batting Seam Tape to join strips easily.
• Lightly spray strips with Mary Ellen’s Best Press to help keep them crisp and manageable.
• Make sure your sewing machine is capable of a 5mm wide zig-zag stitch—this is essential for assembling the rug.

With the right setup, your Jelly-Roll Rug will come together beautifully and be a one-of-a-kind creation!