Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing the Saturday Seven 287: Lifestyle & More for Quilters post with fun ideas I've found to share with you in a variety of categories: self-care, recipes, sewing, quilting, podcasts, home organizing, productivity, books, and more.
Saturday Seven 287: Lifestyle
Quilt Works in Progress May 2023
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing my Quilt Works in Progress May 2023 post. It has definitely been a busy month in my sewing room. I've been sewing with the most gorgeous fabrics behind the scenes and have been checking lots of things off my list! Keep reading for details on what I'm working on and
Fat Eighth Quilt Patterns + Tips
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing Fat Eighth Quilt Patterns + Tips. Last week I shared a fun round up of projects using precuts and decided to dedicate one post each for my fat quarter and fat eighth patterns. I was super surprised to find that I've actually written a large amount of fat eighth
A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 83 Show Notes
Hello, friends, and welcome to the A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 83 Show Notes post. Today's episode features a special guest, Elizabeth Chappell of Quilter's Candy. Elizabeth is an Art Gallery fabric designer who also runs the Quilter's Candy Membership, teaches a popular pattern writing course,
Saturday Seven 286: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
Hello, friends! What are your plans for the weekend? I hope you'll have time to get some sewing/quilting done. Today I'm sharing the Saturday Seven 286: Lifestyle & More for Quilters post with links to articles, recipes, free patterns and tutorials, and inspiration for home care and
Mini Charm Pack Projects & Quilts
Today I'm sharing some Mini Charm Pack Projects & Quilts and have filmed a short video to share most of the projects. I've also got a few more ideas listed below to give you even more ideas. Mini Charm Pack Projects are the perfect thing to sew for fast and easy gift-giving. So enjoy this
Best Quilt Ideas – Precut Friendly
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing some of my Best Quilt Ideas - Precut Friendly Quilt Tips and Patterns. I actually have just finished sewing two quilts for new patterns coming this summer. Both patterns were precut friendly, and I was so happy with how quickly they went together. This post will
Scrap Quilting Tips + Scrappy Gumdrops Quilt
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing Scrap Quilting Tips + my Scrappy Gumdrops Quilt. I've had this quilt on the ladder for a few videos and podcast episodes and have been getting quite a few questions about it. Learn all of the details here and find additional scrap quilt tips and project
Saturday Seven 285: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing the Saturday Seven 285: Lifestyle & More for Quilters. My Saturday posts include links to inspiring articles, recipes to try, sewing and quilting inspiration, book and podcast recommendations, and home organizing, decor, and productivity ideas. I hope you'll
Summer Memories Trunk Show
Hello, friends! Today I'm super excited to be able to share a Summer Memories Trunk Show. I was honored that Fat Quarter Shop would offer to send me all of the gorgeous quilts from the Summer Memories book by Susan Ache in order to film a video trunk show. These quilts were a pure delight to be able
Life Lately May 2023 + This & That
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing a Life Lately May 2023 post with several "this & that" type announcements and items. Today's post is filled with pictures of tulips, tulips and more tulips along with some beautiful blooms from my garden. I'm often asked what inspires my quilting, and I would
A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 82 Show Notes
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing the A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 82 Show Notes with today's topics and links to quilts and more. We also shared the winners of the Bliss Quilt Kit giveaway from Fat Quarter Shop on today's episode.
A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 82 Show Notes
Episode 82
Saturday Seven 284: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
Hello, friends, and happy Saturday! Today I'm sharing the Saturday Seven 284: Lifestyle & More for Quilters with inspiration for you, for sewing and quilting, for organizing and decorating and more! I hope your weekend is off to a wonderful start and that you get to spend time doing something
Bountiful Charity Quilt Along Release 3
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing the Bountiful Charity Quilt Along Release 3 blocks, the sunflowers. These large and happy blocks were a lot of fun to make. And they went together so quickly and easily, too. I know you'll enjoy making them, and I have a few tips to share for them,
Free Low-Volume Scrap Quilt + Shop Update
Hello, friends! I'm stopping by to share a couple of quick things today. First, I have a Free Low-Volume Scrap Quilt PDF to share designed by my daughter Chelsi. And a limited number of early release Favorite Things pre-cuts are in the shop!
Free Low-Volume Scrap Quilt + Shop
A Quilting Life Favorites April 2023
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing my A Quilting Life Favorites April 2023. In my monthly favorites posts I share my most read posts from the month, a few favorite things I'm loving now, and more. Today I also have links to the monthly free May calendar PDF, the May $5 pattern information, and a new
Quilt Block of the Month May 2023
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing the Quilt Block of the Month May 2023 blocks and free pattern PDF. This is the fifth block in the 2023 project, but it's not too late to join in if you are here for the first time. Keep reading for all of this month's block details.
Quilt Block of the Month May
Saturday Seven 283: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
Hello, friends, and Happy Saturday! Today I'm sharing the Saturday Seven 283: Lifestyle & More for Quilters with links I've found this week to jump-start your weekend and beyond. I hope you'll find something that inspires you and that your day is off to a wonderful start. I'm going to be busy
Bountiful Charity Quilt Along Update
Hello, friends! Today I'm stopping in for a Bountiful Charity Quilt update. I've been working on this incredible quilt using our Bountiful Blooms fabrics and haven't shared much of my progress here yet. Since we are just a week away from the third pattern release, I thought I would share what I've
Orange Peel Pillow + Free Pattern
Hello, friends! Today I'm super excited to share my Orange Peel Pillow + Free Pattern along with a video tutorial for my method of making the applique's orange peel units. And I have a free PDF pattern including templates for the orange peel shapes and directions for my pillow. I used our Bountiful
A Day in the Life: A Quilting Life
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing A Day in the Life: A Quilting Life with insights into how I structure my weekdays and weekends and combine my personal love of quilting with the business aspects of my profession. I get frequent requests for this topic, so thought I'd share a bit about it here for
A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 81 Show Notes
A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 81 Show Notes + Giveaway
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing the A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 81 Show Notes. Here you'll find our episode topics and links along with where to watch and/or listen to the podcast. Additionally, we have all of our social media account
Saturday Seven 282: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
Hello, friends, and happy Saturday! Today I'm sharing my weekly inspiration post, the Saturday Seven 282: Lifestyle & More for Quilters. I'm adding a new feature here soon, so be sure to check out number four below to add your input! Here at home this weekend I'm hoping to get outside a bit, do
Sewcialites 2 Finishing Instructions + My Quilt
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing all of the details for the Sewcialites 2 Finishing Instructions. If you watched my works in progress video yesterday you got a look at my finished quilt, but today I have all of the photos and details for you here! I don't know how it is for you when you finish a
Quilt Works in Progress April 2023
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing my Quilt Works in Progress April 2023. I have a lot of finishes to share today including my Sewcialites 2 quilt and a friend's version of my Home Sweet Home pattern made with a variety of our fabrics. Today's post also features a video show and tell of these
How to Piece a Quilt Backing
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing thoughts on How to Piece a Quilt Backing. I'm regularly asked questions about this topic and will cover all of the basics along with extra tips and helps on this topic. Additionally, I reached out to my friend Marion who is a long arm quilter and got extra
Simple Mini Charm Zipper Bag
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing my Simple Mini Charm Zipper Bag. I have a free PDF to share with you for these bags and a step-by-step video tutorial, too. In addition, I also have gathered all of my favorite bag resources here for your reference.
Simple Mini Charm Zipper Bag
Bag Details +
Saturday Seven 281: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
Hello, friends, and Happy Saturday! Today I'm sharing the Saturday Seven 281: Lifestyle & More for Quilters with links to inspiration for quilters in a variety of categories for your creative and home life. I'm looking forward to some sewing time and hopefully some outdoor time enjoying our
Sewcialites 2 Quilt Block 24
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing the Sewcialites 2 Quilt Block 24, Energize by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings. This block was a lot of fun to make. It was perfect for our final block--easy to make and a fun design. Keep reading for all of the details and more.
Sewcialites 2 Quilt Block
More Bountiful Blooms Quilts
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing More Bountiful Blooms Quilts designed by my daughter Chelsi for our new Bountiful Blooms collection. We have been very grateful for the lovely response to this collection. It's definitely a favorite of both of ours! I have photos of three of Chelsi's quilts + blocks
Quilting Goals 2023 + Quarterly Review
Hello, friends! It was a busy first quarter of the year here at A Quilting Life! So, I took advantage of a little free time over the past week to do my regular quarterly review and set some personal and quilting goals for the upcoming months. I hope you'll find the thoughts in my Quilting Goals 2023
A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 80 Show Notes
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing the A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 80 Show Notes with all of the topics and links from the episode. Today's episode was a fun one--and unlike any other we've done before. We enjoyed it thoroughly and hope you'll enjoy it as well--and maybe learn some fun things
Saturday Seven 280: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
Hello, friends and happy Saturday! I also want to say happy Easter to all of those who are celebrating this weekend. I'm going to be home and working on prepping some hand work sewing and sewing the binding on my Sewcialites 2 quilt. I might even get the chance to get some flowers planted outside!
Sewcialites 2 Quilt Block 23
Hello, friends, and happy Friday! Today I'm sharing the Sewcialites 2 Quilt Block 23, the Changeling Star block. There is just one more block to share along with the finishing for this fun quilt along. My quilt is actually already finished and being quilted--I can't wait to share it with you! Today
12 Tips for Sewing on the Go
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing 12 Tips for Sewing on the Go. I've taken my sewing projects on the road many times over the years and have some tips for you that will make it easier for you to travel with sewing projects whether you are headed on vacation or just want to sew in the carpool lane or
A Quilting Life Favorites March 2023
Hello, friends, and happy April! Today I'm sharing the A Quilting Life Favorites March 2023. In this monthly series I post the most-read posts from the month along with what I finished and am working on. I also post five of my favorite things from the month and share the new month's free calendar
Quilt Block of the Month April 2023
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing the Quilt Block of the Month April 2023. This month's block is a simple (but cute) basket block. You can use just a couple of fabrics or make it as scrappy as you'd like! Keep reading for all of the details and to download this month's pattern.
Quilt Block of
Saturday Seven 279: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
Hello, friends, and happy Saturday! Today I'm sharing the Saturday Seven 279: Lifestyle & More for Quilters post. I just returned home Thursday evening from a short vacation. We had lovely weather (and a little rain, too, which I love) and enjoyed the sunshine, the beach, visiting with friends,
Sewcialites 2 Quilt Block 22
Happy Friday, friends! Today I'm sharing the Sewcialites 2 Quilt Block 22 which is the Ohio Twist Block by Jessica Dayon. This week's block is super sweet, and I know you'll enjoy making it. Keep reading for tips and more.
Sewcialites 2 Quilt Block 22
Block Details, Tips, and PDF
Quilt Works in Progress March 2023
Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing my Quilt Works in Progress March 2023. There have been a lot of finishes since I posted my February works in progress. Not only was this month very busy, but I also sewed a lot of things in February that I wasn't able to share until this month. I have a video to go
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