Jelly Roll Projects That Will Make You Want to Sew All Day

Michael Brown · 2026-09-19

### It's Time to Celebrate National Sew A Jelly Roll Day National Sew A Jelly Roll Day is finally here! We're thrilled to spend it with you. Along with our Livestream, we've put together some fun "if you like __, then you'll love __" project recommendations. Whether you're new to Jelly Rolls or a seasoned pro, there's something here for you. Stick around until the end for a special deal you won't want to miss. ### Did You Catch the Livestream? Before we dive into the roundup, we hope you had a chance to watch the National Sew A Jelly Roll Day Livestream. Join in on the Jelly Roll fun and keep reading for even more inspiration. ### If You Like Foundation Paper Piecing, You'll Love the Easy Sashed Braids Quilt Add a quilt full of beautifully braided blocks to your collection with the Easy Sashed Braids Quilt Pattern. This foundation paper piecing project is a joy to make and comes together quickly. Kimberly walks you through using 5" Jelly Braid Paper and simple sashing to create this stunning quilt. Here's what you'll need to make one just like ours: - Easy Sashed Braids Quilt Kit - Backing Set Or to make one from your stash: - 1 Jelly Roll - 5" Jelly Braid Paper - 1 yard of fabric for the sashing - 1/2 yard of fabric for the binding - 2 5/8 yards of fabric for the backing ### If You Like Big Blocks, You'll Love the Jelly Roll Rail Star Quilt The Jelly Roll Rail Star is a beginner-friendly quilt that finishes at a dazzling 79" x 79". With just one Jelly Roll and some background fabric, you can have a stunning quilt top in no time. The pattern is available as a low-priced PDF and comes with a free video tutorial. Here's what you'll need to sew up this off-the-rails quilt: To make one just like ours: - Jelly Roll Rail Star Quilt Kit - Backing Set To make one from your stash: - 1 Jelly Roll - 3 7/8 yards of fabric for the background - 7/8 yard of fabric for the binding - 7 1/2 yards of fabric for the backing ### If You Like Making Bags, You'll Love the Jelly Roll Braid Tote Add a beautifully braided quilted tote to your collection with the Jelly Roll Braid Tote Pattern. This quick project is perfect for confident beginners. Kimberly demonstrates how to use 9" Jelly Braid Paper and clever construction to make this beautiful bag. Here's what you'll need to make this tote-ally cute project: - 1 Jelly Roll - 3/8 yards of fabric for the body and handles - 5/8 yards of fabric for the lining - 1 package of Soft & Stable White Stabilizer from ByAnnie - 1 roll of 9" Jelly Braid Paper - 1 package of White 1" Polypro Strapping from ByAnnie ### If You Like Using Up Your Scraps, You'll Love Making Bee in My Bonnet Design Boards We love having a stack of Lori Holt's Design Boards at the ready in our sewing room. Whether you buy her pre-made boards or make your own, they're a must-have notion that's as cute as it is handy. For an in-depth video tutorial from the creator herself, watch the tutorial on Lori Holt's channel or the one she filmed with us. You can also check out our quick and easy overview in the Sewing the Trends: Calming Neutrals and DIY Design Boards Blog Post. Here's what you'll need for this must-have notion: - Leftover Jelly Roll strips - Foam Core Board (cut to your desired size) - Batting - Rotary Cutter - Scissors - Creative Grids Ruler - Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks We love the Mini 10 Watt Glue. > "Sewing is the ultimate therapy; it's cheaper than a psychiatrist and you have something to show for it." ### Don't Miss the Special Deal As promised, here's a special deal just for you: enjoy 20% off all Jelly Roll patterns and kits today only. Use code JELLYROLL20 at checkout. Happy sewing!