National Jelly Roll Day: A Sewtopia Throwback

National Jelly Roll Day: A Sewtopia Throwback

Every September, quilters everywhere grab their favorite 2½″ strips and celebrate National Jelly Roll Day. Around here, it’s been a Sewtopia tradition since 2022 friendly chaos, lots of laughing, and the perfect excuse to finally crack open those jelly rolls we’ve been hoarding.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be doing a throw back to some of our favorite Jelly Roll projects.2022 Jelly Roll projects the ones that had us swooning then and still make us smile now. You can download each of these patterns below for free and sew along with us!

✨ Sewtopia Staff Makes + Free Patterns

Day Dreaming quilt sewn by McKenzie in Ohh Lucky Lucky fabrics — Day Dreaming — McKenzie worked her magic with Ohh Lucky Lucky, turning this playful collection into a bright, lively version of the pattern. Her background fabric is Warp & Weft Hue Chambray.

Download the Day Dreaming Pattern

Cross the Line quilt sewn by McKenzie in Spooky Darlings fabrics with pumpkins, bats, and brights — Cross the Line — McKenzie went seasonal with Spooky Darlings by Ruby Star Society. Pumpkins, bats, and pops of neon? Yes, please. This pattern calls for two backgound fabrics, Speckled in Neon Pink and Neon Neppy in Charcoal.

Download the Cross the Line Pattern

Chain of Fools quilt sewn by Amy in Strawberry & Friends fabrics — Chain of Fools — Amy stitched this one in Strawberry & Friends, a scrappy, nostalgic mix that makes the layout pop with personality. She used Speckled in Pale Pink as the background fabric.

Download the Chain of Fools Pattern

Squared Up quilt—clean, geometric layout great for scrappy or coordinated jelly rolls — Squared Up — Clean lines, bold movement, and endless possibilities. Go scrappy or keep it coordinated—this one never misses.

Download the Squared Up Pattern

Why Jelly Rolls?

The easiest way to test-drive a new fabric collection.
A quick fix when you want to sew without overthinking.
The ultimate cure for a sewing funk.

In short: quick, colorful, satisfying basically serotonin in fabric form.

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Don’t forget! You can download each pattern for free directly above. Grab a roll, pick your favorite design, and join the fun!

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