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The third Saturday in September is this weekend, and you know what that means: it’s time to celebrate National Sew A Jelly Roll Day! Those colorful little rolls of quilty goodness look great in your stash, but they look even better when you break them open to sew something dazzling. Keep reading to see all the details for our special Friday Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel and get some pattern inspiration for your sewing plans on Saturday.

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day Livestream

As mentioned at the top of the blog, Kimberly will be hosting ...

National Sewing Month has arrived, and we have sew much in store this September! From livestreams and fresh tutorials to a Labor Day Sale and a can’t-miss celebration of National Sew a Jelly Roll Day, there’s something for every sewer on our calendar this month. Keep reading to see everything we have planned and how you can join in the fun!

National Sewing Month

National Sewing Month is a great excuse to celebrate all the things we love about sewing, from nifty notions to exploring a fun way to feature those decorative stitches that could use more love ...

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’ve put together this pattern and project roundup to inspire you to sew a Jelly Roll today. All of the patterns and projects in today’s blog are quick, cute, and oh-sew fun, perfect for busy quilters and sewists who can only steal away an hour or two to celebrate. Read all the way to the end of the blog for a special deal you won’t want to miss!

Did you ...

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day is one of our favorite quilting celebrations of the year. It’s the perfect excuse to cozy up with a fun precut and sew alongside the best quilting community we know, you! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20th, and join us for a full day of Jelly Roll joy. We’re kicking things off with a Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel, followed by a roundup of inspiring Jelly Roll projects here on the blog.

Keep reading to see the Jelly Roll quilt Kimberly will be stitching live, how you can ...

National Sewing Month is officially here, and there is sew much to celebrate! Join us for a month of sewing inspiration, a new sewing tutorial, sewing room organization tips, and even more. Plus, quilters have an extra reason to celebrate—National Sew a Jelly Roll Day is happening in September, too! Keep reading to see what we have planned and how you can join us in the festivities.

National Sew A Jelly Roll Day

Get ready for your sewing schedule to be jam-packed all month long! Before we jump into all the non-quilty sewing fun we have planned—and ...

Every year, we look forward to National Sew a Jelly Roll Day rolling around, and this year is no exception! We’ve put together a one-stop-shop of Jelly Roll inspiration here on the blog, and tomorrow, September 20th, Kimberly will be hosting a Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel.

Is this your first time hearing about National Sew a Jelly Roll Day? If sew, you’re in for a sweet treat! Moda Fabrics has officially made the third Saturday of September National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! If you ever needed a reason to unroll one of those ...

 Dresden Plate Fan Blades with Jelly Roll Scraps.

This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Dresden Plate Tutorial.

The rain is falling and it is breezy

but the worst of the hurricane is passing us 100 miles out to sea. 

and Nutmeg and I are sewing.

Today is National Sew a Jelly Roll Day.

so I have decided today is a good day to share how I have made

In March, I decided to use my blue, yellow, green and white jelly roll scraps by

Adding Dresden Plates to my Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt

To make scrappy Dresden plate ...

Our passion for crafting with Jelly Rolls knows no bounds. National Sew a Jelly Roll Day allows us to dive into our cherished precuts while pushing our creative boundaries, making it the perfect time to start our Jelly Roll-themed sew along!

For those who might not be aware, Moda Fabrics has formally designated the third Saturday of September as the official National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! If you’ve ever found yourself hesitating to unfurl a bundle of those 2.5″ fabric strips that have been hiding away, well, look no further – this is the day you’ve been ...

You know how much we love sewing with Jelly Rolls, and National Sew a Jelly Roll Day gives us the chance to break out some of our favorite new collections while challenging ourselves!

If you didn’t know, Moda Fabrics has officially made the third Saturday of September National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! If you ever needed a reason to unroll a bundle of 2.5″ strips that’s been in your stash a while and get to sewing, THIS is the day.

Sew A Jelly Roll Day

To get your sew-jo flowing, we gathered some of our favorite ...

Jelly Roll Pumpkin Block

to celebrate Sew a Jelly Roll weekend. 

Thanks to this event, I take one of the sale jelly rolls off my shelf and sew something with it.

and I figured the cutting as I sewed.

Cutting Instructions:

From Jelly Roll:

Cut 6 strips 10.5" by 2.5" for pumpkin

Cut 1 square 2.5" for stem

Cut 1 rectangle 2.5" by 3.5" for leaf

Background:

(may be cut from jelly roll strips ...

~ Jelly Roll Pumpkin Block ~

Today is 

Project Jelly Roll Day

Also happening today is  a 

 Jelly Roll Jackpot Challenge @ Fat Quarter Shop

Jelly rolls are on sale and there is a challenge with a prize.

I am sewing! 

Here is my jelly roll of choice.

This fabric has been in my stash for some time. 

 This is 

 Calico Crow by Riley Blake Designs

My Girl used this to make her Pumpkin Time Fabric Pumpkins 

and she inspired me to make a pumpkin block for my jelly roll challenge project 

with these fabrics.

I decided on this Shabby Cloud background fabric ...

We’ve been waiting for another reason to open up a fresh new Jelly Roll from its package… and each year we hit the creativity jackpot with National Sew a Jelly Roll Day!

Moda Fabrics has officially made the third Saturday of September National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! If you ever needed a reason to unroll one of those perfect little bundles of 2.5″ strips and get to sewing, THIS is the day. All you have to do is tear open a Jelly Roll and create something with it! If you’re not sure what to make, read ...

I am sewing strips today because it is ... 

National Project Jelly Roll Day

I am using my favorite ruler for strip projects, my Strip Tube Ruler.

It you are unfamiliar with this ruler click on the links below:

Cozy Quilt Designs Strip Tube Ruler

I find this free printout very helpful:

Strip Tube Free .pdf Guide

You can purchase this ruler in many quilt shops, including:

Strip Tube Ruler @ Fat Quarter Shop

I love jelly rolls!

I bought these recently with a coupon code at

Fat Quarter Shop

They have another coupon today.

So Shop Here Now 

if you ...

Warm-up those Jelly Rolls because National Sew A Jelly Roll Day is coming! The third Saturday of September is always National Sew a Jelly Roll Day!  Celebrate with us September 19 as quilters all around are encouraged to sew something fun and enjoy the day using one of our favorite precuts, the Jelly Roll!

On this day, quilters sew their favorite Jelly Roll quilts in new collections, and stock up Jelly Rolls for their stash. With social distancing in mind, we recommend celebrating with friends via video call or on social media. You can sew whatever you like – just roll ...

Are you ready for a fun project with Jelly Rolls? Well, then you’re in luck! Inspired by the release of Grunge Junior Jelly Rolls, we’re sharing a pattern that uses these little gems of color-coordinated 2.5″ strips. Try this FREE pattern and tutorial for a satisfying project that you can make in one afternoon.

Supplies

To make the tablerunner, you’ll need to gather up your supplies.

• 1 1/8 yards background and sashing. We’re using 30150-101.
• 2 1/8 yards ...