This week for Nifty Notions #5 I'm reviewing another Purple Hobbies product. The Jelly Roll Batting/Binding Tool was designed by Heather Snow to help with the construction of the Jelly Roll Rug.
There are several different Jelly Roll Rug patterns available and this tool will work with all of them. Click her to shop for a Jelly Roll Rug pattern.
Unfortunately the clip didn't fit my table. So I contacted Purple Hobbies to let them know. They quickly made and shipped a larger tool to fit my table. How awesome is that! Great customer service!
It fit perfectly.
However I was not completely satisfied with how it worked. As you can see below the fabric is shifting as it comes into the tool. This causes the fold to be uneven.
Here's a close up of the uneven fold. This uneven fold would take too much time to readjust.
So onward with making the rug. I tried binding clips and pinning. Both took WAY to much time.
Then I had an epiphany! What if I took it apart and laid it on its side?
This worked like a charm! Much easier to use.
Here's a short video I made to show how I used the Purple Hobbies Jelly Roll Binding/Batting Tool.
It didn't take long before I had a mound of binding sewn and ready to make a rug.
REVIEW RESULTS
1.Cost
Well since you can use the code below at checkout for 20% off your entire cart at Purple Hobbies Website. I think it's a good deal!
PodunkPretties code is good until the last day of 2021
2. Ease of use
Yes it was easy to use.
3. Efficiency
Yes this tool made the Jelly Roll rug much easier and faster to make.
***closed***
There will be several chances to win. Each one that you complete will give you another entry in the giveaway. Winner will be announced on all my social media next Thursday March 19, 2020. Friday March 20, 2020.
1. Leave a comment on this blog post below.
2. Go to my Instagram and follow the instructions for this giveaway on Instagram.
Good Luck!
I actuall adjusted one of my old metal bias binding tools for feeding the JR for the rug - much the same way you took apart this tool to acheive better results to speed up the process.
ReplyDeletegreat idea, i'm going to try and remember thisd one!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've never been interested in doing this before but this tool makes be want to give it a try. missyb52.c@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI have not made one of these rugs yet. I would love to get a rug made and this giveaway might just be my inspiration. Thanks for the giveaway and the review.
ReplyDeleteI have been waiting to make one of these rugs. Maybe it's time.
ReplyDeleteHow clever of you to make it work.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the info on how you did this!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving these notion reviews! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this review. It was very helpful. Makes me want to use up one of my many jelly rolls!,
ReplyDeleteWow. Great idea. I've wanted to make one of these rugs, but was a bit intimidated by the binding and folding. Thanks for the tutorial
ReplyDeleteLooks perfect for the job..
ReplyDeletegreat review as always. Truthful and clear. I'd love to try this technique and tool, and thank you for the chance to win one!! I love a rug! Scritches to Khaleesi! LeeAnna at not afraid of color leeannaquilts at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to try and make one and with the help of the video I think I can actually do it. Thanks for the chance to win!!
ReplyDeleteWith this binding tool I might actually get to making a jelly roll rug!! Great idea and thanks for the tutorial
ReplyDeleteLove seeing how you use these notions! Thanks for the chance to win the Binding Tool!
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to make a jelly roll rugs for a long time. Now might be the time to try one. Thanks for the tutorial
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool. I need rugs. I need to get rid of a bunch of fabric. This could be a solution to both problems, wah!
ReplyDeleteI've made a jelly roll rug and this tool looks like it would make the process a lot simpler. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhere there's a will, there's a way! Great turn around for the tool! I had not tried making a rug yet, but that tool makes it look easy. Thank you for the hint.
ReplyDeleteOh yes,the rug is my project for summer. Knew someone would come up with an easier way. Always loved the self binding tool for clothing. This is great! Thanks.
ReplyDeletegreat way to use up a lot of smaller fabric
ReplyDeleteDidn’t even know this tool existed. Another notion to be added to my collection, I’m all for anything that will make a task simpler.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made a rug. Yet! The tool makes it look easier.
ReplyDeleteA jelly roll rug is on my bucket list too!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I've not ventured into the rug making only because I felt it would be so difficult and take a long time. So interesting.... I never knew there was a tool to "assist". Thanks for sharing! I have always loved those vintage style rugs, looks like I'll be making one soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial and review. I have this on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an awesome tool to add to my toy box!! LOL
ReplyDeleteLea Anne I've always loved what you do and seeing this new tool is great! I'm definitely a notions gal!
ReplyDeleteYour rug is so pretty! I would love to make one. There certainly is more than enough fabric in my house to make one!
ReplyDeleteThis tool looks like a real time saver! How clever! I love gizmos and gadgets, and rock and roll
ReplyDeleteLove your jelly roll rug and clever tool idea to make it...need one in my kitchen.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of the jelly roll rug! This is on my bucket list of projects to make.
ReplyDeleteI'm always impressed with quilters' ability to make things work out! Maybe quilting should be taught in schools to develop those young minds into problem solvers! I do like the jelly rugs.
ReplyDeletethanks for the helpful tips -- Nancy A: SewingGranda@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThank you for a great video showing the way you made this tool work. Love your fabric. Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors in your rug. I have been wanting to try this rug but haven't gotten up the courage yet, this tool makes it look easy. I don't have any jelly rolls but I do have gobs of 2 1/2" strips tp mak a scrappy rug out of. Thank you for the chance to win this prize.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made a jelly roll rug yet. This would definitely help! Thank you for your blog and the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteGreat information in your video. Thanks for the tips, makes me want to sew one up now that we are confined!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and was excited to learn you were having a give away! I have been considering creating one of these rugs for my Mother and one for myself, also. Yet, I am developing arthritis in my dominant hand and the thought of creating all of those fabric covered battings. Thank you for sharing your post and for having the give away!!
ReplyDeleteWould like to try making a rug. The tool adaptation you made makes it look more doable for me. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat tool! Instead of rugs, I made totes like this. This tool will sav me a lot of time! Thank you for the tips and tutorial.
ReplyDeleteI have been using Purple Hobbies' alphabet markers for pins and I LOVE them! I've had my eye on the jelly roll run tool--looks handy!
ReplyDeleteHi Lea Anne! What a nifty tool. I'm so glad you shared how it worked for you and how you got it to work for you. I have not yet made a JR rug but have wanted to. Thank you for the opportunity to win, and even if I don't I will be making one sooner than later. ~smile~ Roseanne
ReplyDeleteI wasn't sure that I wanted to make a jelly roll rug but why not I have liked everyone that I have seen. Your tool would make it so much easier.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you figured out the best way to use this tool. I have made one JR rug and have been wanting to make another. Having the right tool will help.
ReplyDeleteThe STAR tool,makes the whole process doable.Can,t wait to get started,Darlene dhoctor@sbcglobal,net
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review of the jelly roll rug binding tool. I would love to win this and give it a try. Your rug is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your beautiful jelly roll rug! This would definitely make it quicker to complete!
ReplyDeleteI have not tried a jelly roll rug yet.
ReplyDeleteGreat review and vid. This is on my to do list for this year.
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