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National Sew a Jelly Roll Day

Unroll the fun on National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! Stitch together colorful strips to create unique and vibrant projects.

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September 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEThird Saturday in September

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYHobbies

SUBCATEGORYKnitting

INTRO

Introduction

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Unleash your creativity and unroll the fun on National Sew a Jelly Roll Day on September 21! It's the perfect day for quilt enthusiasts and lovers of all things crafty to indulge in their passion. The event started as a creative movement by Moda Fabrics as a way to celebrate and use their pre-cut fabric strips known as 'jelly rolls'. The idea quickly caught on and has been all the rage in the crafting world ever since. It's a special palette of fun and colors waiting to be woven together by those who value the comfort and craftsmanship of homemade textiles. So, ready your needles and threads, and let's get stitching!

TIMELINE

National Sew a Jelly Roll Day Timeline

Birth of Patchwork Quilting

This year marks the beginning of American patchwork quilting, the technique which later extended to using 'jelly rolls' for quilt making.

Rise of Rotary Cutters

The use of rotary cutters in fabric cutting increased, paving the way for pre-cut fabric strips to become a popular choice in quilt making.

Olfa Rotary Cutters

The first manufacturer, Olfa, released rotary cutters specifically for fabric cutting. This innovation was instrumental in creating standard sizes for 'jelly rolls'.

Moda's Jelly Rolls

Moda Fabrics introduced 'jelly rolls', specifically pre-cut fabric strips for quilting, revolutionizing the process for quilters.

First Sew a Jelly Roll Day

Moda Fabrics initiated the National Sew a Jelly Roll Day, inspiring quilters to use 'jelly rolls' and sparking creativity in fabric craft.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Sew a Jelly Roll Day

Create a jelly roll quilt

Use the strips to make a charming quilt. This can be a great project to start if you're a beginner at quilting as the strips are pre-cut and ready to be sewn together.

HOST

Host a sewing party

Invite your sewing-savvy friends over for a day of stitching and chatting. You can all bring your jelly rolls and share ideas on different patterns and designs.

DONATE

Donate your creation

Make a quilt or other textile item and donate it to a local charity. This could be a homeless shelter or an organization that provides handmade blankets to children in need.

TEACH

Teach a sewing class

Share your love of sewing with others by teaching a class at your local community center. Introduce others to the joy of sewing and the simplicity of using jelly rolls.

START

Start a sewing blog

Share your passion for sewing with the world by starting a blog. This can document your journey of making a quilt with jelly rolls and provide valuable tips and techniques to others interested in the craft.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Sew a Jelly Roll Day

It supports worthwhile causes

This day provides an opportunity to give back to our communities by donating our quilting creations to local charities. It's a beautiful way to spread love and warmth while celebrating our craft, making National Sew a Jelly Roll Day not just a day of creativity, but also one of generosity and kindness.

It celebrates creativity and craftsmanship

National Sew a Jelly Roll Day is all about expressing our creative selves through the vibrant colors and patterns of jelly rolls. It gives us an opportunity to appreciate the skill and craftsmanship that goes into making quilts and other textile-based crafts, offering a sense of accomplishment with the creation of each new design.

It brings people together

Whether it's through hosting sewing parties, teaching a sewing class, or sharing our work online through a blog, National Sew a Jelly Roll Day brings craft-loving individuals together. It's a wonderful way to share ideas and techniques, learn from each other and form connections based on a shared passion for sewing.

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