Hello and happy Friday! Over the past week or so I’ve been looking back in order to prepare for next year, and I thought it would be fun to share the A Quilting Life 2018 Top Posts. It’s always a lot of fun to see what pages were viewed most frequently in order to give me a better idea of content readers might want to see in the future! And it’s a fun look back as well!

1. My Quilting Life Mystery Block of the Month
The Quilting Life Mystery Block of the Month landing page was the most viewed 2018 page on the blog in 2018. That’s a good thing, because I’m exited to share next year’s Block of the Month ideas soon! If you need to download anything, be sure to do it here before the end of the month!
2. Clover Hollow Jelly Roll Rug Project
The post on my Clover Hollow Jelly Roll Rug project came in at number two for the year! I have this in my sewing room and actually use it every day to stand on while I iron. I keep it clean by using a lint roller on it every month or so. If you’d like to make one, there are still Clover Hollow fabrics–including Jelly Rolls–available here! And find the pattern here.
3. Saturday Seven Posts
The Saturday Seven post series showed up frequently in my top posts for the year. I had been thinking of doing a series like this for a while (mostly as a way to keep track of some of my favorite things on the web), and I’m really glad I decided to do it. It does take a bit of time and organization to write these each week, so I really appreciate the kind comments you send about this post series. Find all of the previous Saturday Seven Posts here. And look for them to continue in 2019!
4. Pressing Strip Sets
My post on Pressing Strip Sets with a video tutorial also had a lot of visits this year. I think most quilters like to save time (so we can make more quilts, of course), and so strip set piecing short-cuts and tips are always appreciated. I love sewing with strips and strip sets and am always looking for new ways to use them for time-saving.
5. 20 Steps to an Organized Sewing Space
Rounding out this year’s top five is my 20 Tips to an Organized Sewing Space post from last July. While there are some terrific ideas and tips shared in the post itself, the best part of the post is that it contains a link to a free PDF printable with even more ideas on organizing your sewing space. This post is a great resource if you are cleaning and organizing for the new year. Read the post here.
6. 11 Favorite Christmas Quilts
My 11 Favorite Christmas Quilts post was written just about ten days ago and still made it into the top ten for the year. Thank you so much for reading the post over the past little while. I’m actually binding a Christmas quilt right now and picking up a couple of the quilts in the post from the quilter’s today, too. If you haven’t seen this post yet, you can find it here.
7. Best Scrap Quilt Ideas & Tips
My Best Scrap Quilt Ideas & Tips post was another post from back in July. I feel like this post is definitely one you’ll want to visit again and again as it has lots of ideas on getting started with links to other scrap quilting posts and quilt patterns. Read it here.
8. Moda Block Heads 2 Block 11
The Moda Block Heads 2 quilt along posts have been really fun this year. I try to always share at least a tip or two about block construction in each of those posts. My Block 11 post has been the most popular of them all. I think it must be because it was the first block I posted for this quilt along, and perhaps some new-to-me readers visited my blog for the first time. You can find all of my Moda Block Heads 2 quilt along posts here.
9. Simple Patchwork Zipper Bag Tutorial
Number nine for the year was my Simple Patchwork Zipper Bag tutorial. This post was an update to an earlier tutorial so that the zipper bags could be made using half-square triangles. My HST pouch uses Clover Hollow fabrics and is definitely one of my favorites. Find the free tutorial for these bags here.
10. Gift Ideas for Retreats and Quilting Friends
Rounding out the top ten for the year was the Gift Ideas for Retreats and Quilting Friends post. If you are still looking for ideas for some of your quilting friends for Christmas, you might be able to find a few ideas on that post. Read it here.
Top 5 A Quilting Life Posts from Previous Years
And here are the top 5 posts from previous years. Some of these posts actually got more page-views this year than some of the posts mentioned above. So if you are relatively new to my blog, you might find some of these of interest as you continue your quilting journey.
- 10 Tips for Sewing with Jelly Rolls
- Tips for Sewing with Strip Sets
- Pretty Patchwork Bag Tutorial
- String Quilt Block Tutorial
- How to Sort & Organize Scraps
Thank you so much for stopping by today and reading my Quilting Life 2018 Top Posts (and for reading this longer-than-usual post if you’re still here). Thank you also for all of the kindness and support throughout my 10+ years of blogging. I appreciate it more than you can know! Happy weekend!
Tina B says
Thank you for all the time, effort and hard work that you put into sharing your ideas and work on your blog; you’ve have been very inspirational and helpful. I wanted to wish you are your beautiful family Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
gailss1 says
Wow…this is a really great post Sherri and thank you for taking the time especially this time of year with all the busy activities and happenings to do this…..love it!!!
Happy Holidays to you and your family,
Gail
sherri McConnell says
Thank you Gail! I really appreciate it. Hope you have a joyous season! Thanks again!
Sherri
Robin elliott says
Love your post! Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas to you!
sherri McConnell says
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas!
Ruth says
Merry Christmas! Always enjoy your posts. So impressed with your tutorials!
Sue says
I really enjoy reading your blog and looking at your beautiful quilts. Love your fabrics and patterns. You are an inspiration!
sherri McConnell says
Thank you so very much for your kind comment and for reading! Hope you have a wonderfully joyous season!
T Holzer says
Merry Christmas, Sherri. You always have the prettiest and well planned photos on your blog…not to mention perfect piecing and pressing!! Have a wonderful holiday!
sherri McConnell says
Thank you so much Tracey! I appreciate your kind words…hope your holidays are wonderful!
Hildy says
I always love your posts and your pretty quilting pictures!
sherri McConnell says
Thank you Hildy! I appreciate your kind comments more than you can know! I hope your holidays are joyous! Sherri
Monica Kostak says
today is the last day in the office before the holiday..i have enjoyed reading nearly daily I have enjoyed all the posts and returned to previous posts for reference-review of tips/tricks. THANKS for taking the time in sharing. For those of us who work full time it is such an enjoyment-=and the only disappointment is not having the time like we would like in our sewing rooms. I would like to make EVERYTHING, but time is so short! I enjoyed your BOM and am looking forward to next years BOM, new ideas and patterns, and reading during my lunch. Thanks again. Merry Christmas to you and your family & Happy New Year! 🙂 .
sherri McConnell says
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Monica! They are so very appreciated! I hope you also have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you, Sherri
Peggy says
Sherri,
I want to thank you for continuing to write your lovely posts. It seems that many bloggers have stopped blogging (gasp) and just opt for the “quick” social media contacts. That is not to judge, I know it boils down to time and organization and countless other factors and know it is a decision most would not make lightly.
My point being, is that you continue to inspire me. I want to express that “I appreciate your time and effort” ! I look forward to your new posts, knowing they will have awesome pictures for me to look at, tips to help me grow and great ideas for me to build on. Just the overall gentle way you present everything keeps me coming back, and watching for more. Thanks for what you do !
Happy Holidays to you and your family,
Peggy
sherri McConnell says
Thank you so very much! I so appreciate your kind words! I hope you and your family also have a wonderful holiday season! Thank you, Sherri
Sharilyn says
Hi Sherri, I love seeing your quilt blocks each month and all the other fun idea you have. I love quilting. I was not able to print off the November block of the month or the finishing instructions, the links woiuld not work. Is there a way to get those instructions so I will have them to make up and finish the quilt? Thanks for sharing so many fun things and Happy Holidays to you and your family.
sherri McConnell says
Just email me, and I’ll send it to you!
Thank you!
Sherri
Helen says
Great round up, thanks for all your great posts