It’s September which means not only is it National Sewing Month, but National Jelly Roll Day. In the world of quilting, a "jelly roll" refers to a bundle of 2.5” x approximately 42” (width of fabric) strips of quilting fabric. These rolls are generally coordinating prints and often from the same line of fabric. They’re a great way to jump into a quilting project

We love jelly rolls because they

Boost Your Sewing Skills: Jelly rolls challenge quilters to work with pre-selected fabrics, which means you can focus on sewing. The magic lies in figuring out how to assemble your quilt so that it’s both aesthetically pleasing and uniquely yours.

Increase Your Efficiency: With fabric already cut into strips and coordinated, you can get right to the fun part: sewing your quilt! With your trusty sewing machine by your side, your stitches will finished in record time.

Inspire Our Creative Community: National Jelly Roll Day isn't just about quilting; it's about connecting with your fellow quilters! Stitchers around the globe share their jelly roll creations, tips, and jelly roll race shenanigans.

While jelly rolls bring all the colors and patterns to the table, it's sewing machines that help you bring your quilt design to life. For beginners, the combination of a jelly roll and a user-friendly sewing machine is an ideal introduction to quilting. And for the more advanced stitchers out there, an upgraded machine with features automatic threading and embroidery options can help you bring your artistry to a simple jelly roll quilt. 

No need for intricate cutting or fabric selection; just unroll and get to stitching. Wimmer's Sewing and Vaccuums360 has everything you need, including the best deals on your favorite sewing machine, to celebrate National Jelly Roll Day. So grab a jelly roll, fire up your sewing machine, and dive in!