If You Love Sewing, You'll Adore These Jelly Roll Projects

Jan de Groot · 2026-09-19

Hey there! National Sew a Jelly Roll Day is finally here, and honestly, we're just thrilled to spend it with you. It's like a little holiday for our fabric stashes, you know? Besides the fun of the livestream, we've put together some project recommendations in a style you might find familiar. Think of it as "if you like *this*, then you'll love *that*." Whether you're nervously opening your very first Jelly Roll or you're a seasoned pro ready to dive into something new, we promise there's something here just for you. Oh, and don't forget to stick around to the end. We've got a special deal waiting that you really won't want to miss out on. ### Did You Catch the Livestream? Before we jump into all these fun ideas, let's make sure you didn't miss the main event! The National Sew a Jelly Roll Day Livestream was packed with inspiration and community. If you haven't seen it yet, it's a fantastic way to get into the spirit. Watch it, get inspired, and then come right back here for even more project ideas to fuel your creativity. ### If You Like Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP)... ...then you're going to adore the Easy Sashed Braids Quilt! This pattern lets you add a quilt full of stunning, braided blocks to your collection. It's a fantastic foundation paper piecing project that gets your creative juices flowing. The best part? It's surprisingly quick. You can join a free video tutorial where Kimberly walks you through using the 5-inch Jelly Braid Paper and some simple sashing to make this beautiful quilt top. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: - **To make one just like ours:** Easy Sashed Braids Quilt Kit and a Backing Set. - **To make one from your stash:** 1 Jelly Roll, 5-inch Jelly Braid Paper, 1 yard of fabric for the sashing, 1/2 yard for binding, and 2 5/8 yards for the backing. ### If You Like Big, Bold Blocks... ...then the Jelly Roll Rail Star Quilt will absolutely steal your heart. This is a beginner-friendly pattern that finishes at a dazzling 79 inches by 79 inches. Imagine that! With just one Jelly Roll and some background fabric, you can have a stunning, starry quilt top ready in what feels like no time. The pattern is available as an affordable PDF and even comes with a free video tutorial to guide you every step of the way. Gather these supplies to sew this showstopper: - **To make one just like ours:** Jelly Roll Rail Star Quilt Kit and a Backing Set. - **To make one from your stash:** 1 Jelly Roll, 3 7/8 yards of background fabric, 7/8 yard for binding, and 7 1/2 yards for the backing. ### If You Love Making Bags... ...prepare to fall for the Jelly Roll Braid Tote. This is a quick project that's perfect for confident beginners looking for a beautiful, usable finish. You'll add a quilted tote with gorgeous braided details to your collection. There's another free video tutorial with Kimberly, showing you how to use the 9-inch Jelly Braid Paper and some clever construction techniques to make this bag a reality. To make this "tote-ally" cute project, you'll need: - 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 - 1 roll of 9-inch Jelly Braid Paper - 1 package of White 1-inch Polypro Strapping ### If You're a Scrap-Happy Stitcher... ...you'll get a kick out of making Bee in my Bonnet Design Boards. Let's be real, we all love having a stack of these handy design boards ready in our sewing room. Whether you buy them pre-made or decide to DIY your own, they're a must-have notion that's as cute as it is practical. For a deep dive, check out the tutorials from the creator herself, Lori Holt. It's a wonderfully scrap-friendly project. Here's your DIY shopping list: - 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 (the mini 10-watt kind is great!) As one seasoned quilter put it, **"The best projects often start with a simple roll of fabric and a spark of an idea."** That's what today is all about. So, pick a project that speaks to you, grab your Jelly Roll, and let's make something wonderful. And remember, that special deal is just below, waiting for you to discover it. Happy sewing!