National Sew A Jelly Roll Day: The Gem You Won't Want to Miss

Jennifer Miller · 2026-09-17

The third Saturday in September is almost here, and if you're anything like me, you've already got a jelly roll or two calling your name from the stash. National Sew A Jelly Roll Day is that perfect excuse to finally break the seal on those colorful rolls and turn them into something dazzling. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just getting started, this weekend is packed with inspiration, deals, and a chance to win big. So grab your favorite jelly roll, and let's dive into what's happening. ### National Sew A Jelly Roll Day Livestream Kicking things off, Kimberly will be hosting a live sewing session on Friday, September 18th at 9 AM CT on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel. She'll be sewing the Jelly Roll Gems Quilt LIVE, and you can sew along with any jelly roll you have on hand. It's a great way to pick up tips and see the pattern come together in real time. If you want to make yours exactly like Kimberly's, she's using the Birch & Willow Jelly Roll by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. The Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Kit and matching Backing Set will be back in stock in October, so keep an eye out. In the meantime, you can watch the Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Tutorial Video and grab the low-priced PDF pattern to get a head start. ### Five FREE Jelly Roll Shortcut Quilts Along with the Simply Jelly Roll Book and a huge collection of paid patterns, there are tons of free quilt patterns to explore. Here are five of my favorites that you can start sewing today: - **Jelly Roll Check**: All you need is two jelly rolls, a background fabric, and an accent fabric. It's a classic look that comes together fast. - **Jelly Roll Jam II**: This one is super easy and totally fun—one jelly roll makes two quilts! Perfect for gift sewing. - **Jelly Roll Railway**: If you have one jelly roll and 1 2/3 yards of background fabric, you can hop on this quilting train today. - **Jelly Roll Ripples**: A fresh take on a timeless block, this variation of log cabin and courthouse steps blocks takes just one jelly roll and a splash of background fabric. - **Jelly Roll Twist**: Another Shortcut Quilt Classic that's perfect for all skill levels and puts a twist on your favorite jelly roll. Each of these has a free pattern and a video tutorial, so you can sew with confidence. ### Save 20% off Jelly Rolls To celebrate this quilty holiday, there's a Jelly Roll Day Sale! Use coupon code **JR2026** to save 20% off jelly rolls. This coupon can't be combined with other offers and excludes sale items, reservations, and membership fees. It's one use per customer and can't be applied to previous orders. Other exclusions may apply. The sale ends September 20th, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST, so don't wait. ### Enter This Year's Jelly Roll Giveaway Want to win a jelly roll? Share your jelly roll sewing or shopping plans for this weekend in the comments below. One winner will be chosen at random and notified by email. The giveaway ends on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 11:59 CST, and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. It's open to everyone, both US and international. Good luck! ### Share with #NationalJellyRollDay We hope this gives you the push to unwrap a jelly roll and get sewing this weekend. Share your projects on social media with #NationalJellyRollDay and tag us in your photos so we can see and share your work. Happy quilting!