Sewtopia’s 2023 Jelly Roll Inspo + Free Patterns 🌀

Sewtopia’s 2023 Jelly Roll Inspo + Free Patterns🌀

Since 2022, National Jelly Roll Day has become a full-blown Sewtopia tradition equal parts team bonding, fabric chaos, and (of course) stacks of 2½″ strips. Every September, quilters everywhere join in the fun, celebrating the joy and versatility of jelly rolls.

Today, we’re looking back at some of our favorite 2023 staff makes and patterns projects that prove just how much you can do with one roll of fabric. You can download each of these patterns for free below and sew along with us!

✨ 2023 Throwback Staff Makes + Free Patterns

Verticals quilt with modern colorful strips stacked for maximum impact
Verticals — Modern, colorful strips stacked for maximum impact. A simple design with serious punch perfect if you want to show off bold prints. We used Flowerland by Melody Miller with Manchester Evergreen as the background.

Download the Verticals Pattern (PDF)
Four by Four Pillows made with scrappy strips in cozy colors
Four by Four Pillows — Scrappy, cozy, and just plain fun. These pillows are proof that jelly rolls aren’t just for quilts—they shine in home décor too.

Download the Four by Four Pillows Pattern (PDF)
Pocket Change quilt made with small squares in warm autumn tones
Pocket Change (Staff Favorite!) — Small squares, big charm. This one’s a team favorite for its playful look and satisfying construction. We used Sugar Maple by Alexia Marcelle Abegg with Manchester Sienna and Essex Yarn Dyed as the background.

Download the Pocket Change Pattern (PDF)

Pocket Change quilt made with Favorite Flowers by Ruby Star Society and Speckled background
Pocket Change (Favorite Flowers Edition) — This second version features Favorite Flowers, a Ruby Star Society Collaboration collection, paired with Speckled by Rashida Coleman-Hale as the background. We added a bit more backgound to make the quilt bigger!
Half Step quilt design with bold shapes and striking contrast
Half Step — A bold design with endless possibilities. Half Step balances movement and structure, making it a go-to for experimenting with color.

Download the Half Step Pattern (PDF)

✨ Why Jelly Rolls?

  • The easiest way to test drive a new fabric collection.
  • A quick fix when you’re craving a project but don’t want to overthink it.
  • The ultimate cure for a sewing funk.

Quick, colorful, satisfying—basically serotonin in fabric form. 💖

Sew Along With Us

This year, we’ll be mixing throwbacks with fresh Sewtopia staff projects to keep the inspiration flowing. Subscribe to our newsletter to get all the Jelly Roll inspiration to get you rolling.

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