National Sew A Jelly Roll Day: 4 Projects You'll Want to Make Today

Emily Moore · 2026-09-19

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day is finally here, and we couldn't be more excited to spend it with you! In addition to the Livestream, we have some fun "if you like __, then you'll love__" style project recommendations. Whether this is your first time opening up a Jelly Roll, or you're ready to roll straight into a new project, there is something on this list for you! Read all the way to the end of the blog for a special deal you won't want to miss! ### Did you catch the Livestream? Before we jump into the roundup, we want to make sure you got a chance to watch the National Sew A Jelly Roll Day Livestream! Join in on the Jelly Roll fun below and then keep reading for even more inspiration. ### If you like FPP, then 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! The Easy Sashed Braids Quilt is a fun foundation paper project that will get your creative ball rolling and only takes a quick 5 to whip up. Join us for a free video tutorial, where Kimberly demonstrates how to use the 5" Jelly Braid Paper and some simple sashing to make this quick quilt. Here's what you'll need for this fun, foundation paper pieced quilt: **To make one just like ours** - Easy Sashed Braids Quilt Kit - Backing Set **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, then 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 Jelly Roll Rail Star Quilt Pattern is available as a low-priced PDF and comes with a FREE Fat Quarter Shop Video Tutorial for you to follow along. 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, then you'll love the Jelly Roll Braid Tote! Add a beautifully braided quilted tote to your collection with the Jelly Roll Braid Tote Pattern! The Jelly Roll Braid Tote is a quick project that's perfect for confident beginners. Join us for a free video tutorial, where Kimberly demonstrates how to use the 9" Jelly Braid Paper and some 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, then 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, and whether you shop her pre-made Design Boards or decide to make your own, they are 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 of this scrap-friendly DIY 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. ### Don't Miss the Special Deal! As promised, we have a special deal for you. For a limited time, enjoy 20% off all Jelly Roll patterns and kits at Fat Quarter Shop. Just use code JELLY20 at checkout. Happy sewing!