National Sew A Jelly Roll Day: What You'll Discover Inside

David Miller · 2026-09-17

The third Saturday in September is almost here, and you know what that means: it's time to celebrate National Sew A Jelly Roll Day. Those colorful rolls of quilty goodness look great in your stash, but they look even better when you break them open and sew something dazzling. This year, the celebration is packed with a live sewing event, free patterns, a sale, and a giveaway. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just getting started, there's something here for you. Keep reading to see all the details and get inspired for your own Jelly Roll projects. ### Join the Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Livestream On Friday, September 18th at 9 AM CT, Kimberly will host a special livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel. She'll be sewing the Jelly Roll Gems Quilt live, using the Birch & Willow Jelly Roll by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. You can sew along with any Jelly Roll from your stash, or pick up a kit when it's back in stock in October. Want to get a head start? Watch the Jelly Roll Gems Quilt tutorial video and grab the PDF pattern before Friday. That way, you'll be ready to follow along step by step. ### Five Free Jelly Roll Patterns to Try If you're looking for more inspiration, we've got you covered with five free shortcut quilt patterns. These are perfect for using up your Jelly Rolls and trying new designs. - **Jelly Roll Check**: All you need is two Jelly Rolls, a background fabric, and an accent fabric. It's a classic checkerboard that comes together quickly. - **Jelly Roll Jam II**: This one is super easy and totally fun. One Jelly Roll makes two quilts, so it's a great value. - **Jelly Roll Railway**: With 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 log cabin and courthouse steps blocks. Just one Jelly Roll and a splash of background fabric. - **Jelly Roll Twist**: Another Shortcut Quilt Classic that's perfect for all skill levels. It puts a fun twist on your favorite Jelly Roll. Each pattern comes with a free PDF and a video tutorial to guide you through. ### Save 20% on Jelly Rolls This Weekend To celebrate the holiday, we're offering a Jelly Roll Day Sale. Use coupon code **JR2026** to save 20% off Jelly Rolls. The coupon can't be combined with other offers and excludes sale items, reservations, and membership fees. One use per customer, and it can't be applied to previous orders. The sale ends September 20th, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. ### Enter the Jelly Roll Giveaway We're giving away a Jelly Roll to one lucky winner. To enter, just leave a comment on this post sharing your Jelly Roll sewing or shopping plans for the weekend. The giveaway ends Monday, September 21st, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST. One winner will be chosen at random on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, and notified by email. It's open to everyone, both US and international. ### Share Your Creations We hope this gives you plenty of inspiration to unwrap a Jelly Roll and get sewing this weekend. Share your projects on social media with #NationalJellyRollDay and tag us so we can see and share your work. Happy quilting!