Hello! I'm super excited today to finally be able to share our tenth fabric collection for Moda Fabrics: Balboa Fabric by Sherri & Chelsi! We are seriously head over heels with this group. Our sample yardage arrived just a week ago, so we are both busy working on our new quilts and patterns that
Scraps Along March Challenge & February Winners
Hello...I'm stopping by to share the monthly Scraps Along March Challenge & February Winners. I was hoping to have posted this on Friday, but things are still very busy here with our move. Anyway, we had some wonderful entries and ideas for the February Charm Pack challenge, and I'm sure you'll
Saturday Seven 119 {Inspiration for Quilters}
Hello and happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a wonderful start. I'm busy with secret sewing, with trying to finish up our move, and also trying to get more organized here in our new residence. If you're new here, my Saturday Seven 119 {Inspiration for Quilters} post is a smorgasbord of
A Quilting Life Block of the Month 2020 | March
Hello and happy Thursday! Today I'm sharing the Quilting Life Block of the Month 2020 | March block. I've been trying really hard to get these posted during the first week of each month. Because we've been so busy moving I was worried I wouldn't get this one ready in time...but here it is!
A
Moda Block Heads 3 Block 8
Hello and happy Wednesday! Thank you so much for all of the kind words on my sewing room update in my last post. And, I did go through and answer the questions you left in the comment section. Today I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 3 Block 8 which is a fun 9-patch variation block.
Moda Block Heads
A Quilting Life at Home | Sewing Room Update
Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm sharing a sewing room update with some good progress since the last time I posted. While the sewing room isn't anywhere near finished, I have had a method to my moving in order to get started sewing quickly. Later today the sample yardage from our next fabric
Saturday Seven 118 {Inspiration for Quilters}
Happy Saturday...and happy leap day! Today is the day we get only once every four years, so make the most of it! If you're new here, the Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 118 is a smorgasbord of fun things for quilters: find patterns, notions, recipes, good reads and more! I hope you'll enjoy
Pillow Talk “Pillow Fight”
Hello and happy Thursday! Have you heard about the Fat Quarter Shop Pillow Talk "Pillow Fight"? Basically this week is round 8 in a series of "Pillow Fights" in an effort to choose a favorite from a variety of designers and makers. Each week two different pillows are up for a vote, and this week I'm
Moda Block Heads 3 Block 7
Hello and happy Wednesday! Today I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 3 Block 7. This week's block is a fun heart block pattern called Zest and is presented to us by my good friend Lissa Alexander. Lissa is a treasured friend and mentor, and I'm happy to have known her for quite a few years. She is the
Thoughts on Getting More Done
Note: this post was originally published in August 2018 and updated in February 2020. Things have been crazy here with home improvement projects, moving, and preparing for new fabrics arriving soon. So I thought today would be a good day to revisit a post with Thoughts on Getting More Done. I hope
Saturday Seven 117 [Inspiration for Quilters]
Hello and happy Saturday! The Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 117 is a smorgasbord of fun things for quilters: find patterns, notions, recipes, good reads and more! I hope you'll enjoy this week's offering of fun things!
Saturday Seven 117
1. Bookshelf
My reading time has been
Labor of Love Quilts Part 2
Hello and happy Friday! Thank you so much for the lovely comments on the first group of quilts I shared from my upcoming book Labor of Love: Scrappy Quilts from the Heart of Home. Today I'm sharing Labor of Love Quilts Part 2. I hope you'll find even more quilts to add to your list!
Labor of
Moda Block Heads 3 Block 6
Hello and happy Wednesday! Today I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 3 Block 6 by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings. This week's block is a lot of fun, but let me tell you...there is a trick you are going to want to use so that it easily comes out accurate!
Moda Block Heads 3 Block 6
I am making
Labor of Love Quilts Part 1
Hello friends! Thank you so much for all of the kind comments on yesterday's home update post. We've been working really hard to try and get in by the end of the month, so your kindness was much appreciated! Yesterday I received images from my upcoming book, Labor of Love: Scrappy Quilts from the
A Quilting Life at Home | Part 2
Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm sharing A Quilting Life at Home | Part 2. A few weeks ago I shared part 1 in this series about my new sewing room and our home renovation projects in our new home. Many of you mentioned that you'd like to see progress updates, and so today I'm sharing the progress
Saturday Seven 116 Inspiration for Quilters
Hello and happy Saturday! My week was a whirlwind with more painting than sewing and more working than playing. (I'll be posting a home update sometime next week on the blog). But while the week was a good one, I'm happy the weekend is finally here. I hope you enjoy today's roundup! The Saturday
Bloomtopia Quilt Along Release 2
Hello and happy Friday, and happy Valentines day! I hope your day is a good one. Today I'm sharing the Bloomtopia Quilt Along Release 2 which means that the next free PDF block pattern is available for download today.
Bloomtopia Quilt Along Release 2: Carolina Lily
I was super excited when I
Moda Block Heads 3 Block 5
Hello and happy Wednesday. Today I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 3 Block 5 by Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic. Brigitte's block is a really cute foundation paper-pieced block that is just perfect for this week since Valentines Day is Friday! I had a lot of fun piecing this Love block. I really want to
Works in Progress + Block Heads 3
Hello and happy Tuesday! I was able to do a little traveling at the end of last week that also involved sewing for fun--win, win! So I have some works in progress to share along with an update on what I decided to do for Moda Block Heads 3 block 4.
Works in Progress
One of my works in
Saturday Seven 115 Inspiration for Quilters
Hello and happy Saturday! I've been getting lots of fun sewing finished up...can't wait to share everything in the next several weeks. If you're new here, The Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 115 is a smorgasbord of fun things for quilters: find patterns, notions, recipes, good reads and
Scraps Along February Challenge and January Winners
Hello and happy Friday! Today I'm sharing the Scraps Along February Challenge and the January Winners. This year I'm hosting a monthly scrappy challenge along with an organizational challenge to help everyone get and stay motivated to use their scraps and get a little more organized. I think this
Moda Block Heads 3 Block 4
Happy Wednesday and happy Moda Block Heads 3 Block 4 day! Today's block is a fun applique' block brought to you by Jan Patek. You'll also have the option of two different alternate blocks that will be shared later this week in case you would rather make a pieced block.
Moda Block Heads 3 Block
Granny Squared Quilt in Summer Sweet
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I'm excited to share my Granny Squared quilt in our Summer Sweet fabrics that appears in the April 2020 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting. The magazine will officially appear on newsstands on February 7th; however, my copy arrived in the mail last Friday! I
A Quilting Life Block of the Month 2020 | February
Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm sharing my Quilting Life Block of the Month 2020 | February blocks. And guess what...I have a surprise for you! I'm now offering the block patterns in three different sizes. A friend made the January block in a 6" size, and it turned out so cute I just had to add
Saturday Seven 114 | Inspiration for Quilters
Hello and happy Saturday and happy February! Welcome to this week's Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 114. My Saturday Seven posts are a smorgasbord of fun things for quilters: find patterns, notions, recipes, good reads and more!
I just returned home from teaching at a fun quilt retreat
Bloomtopia Quilt Along Release 1
Hello and happy Friday! Today the Fat Quarter Shop Bloomtopia Quilt Along Release 1 pattern PDF is available. The pattern is available, and you can also watch our You Tube video with instructions for these blocks. Chelsi and I traveled to the Fat Quarter Shop Studios in early December to film these
Moda Block Heads 3 Block 3
Hello and happy Wednesday! Today is Moda Block Heads 3 Block 3 day! And today Betsy Chutchian is sharing her Crown and Star quilt block in three finished sizes: 6", 8", and 12". Betsy's block is a fun one to make, and there are lots of ways to play with your fabrics for fun designs.
Moda Block
A Quilting Life at Home | Part 1
Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm sharing A Quilting Life at Home | Part 1: my new sewing room. I've mentioned our recent move here and there, but now that we're beginning work on our new home I'll start sharing some of the details here as they relate to quilting and sewing.
Last spring we
Saturday Seven 113 | Inspiration for Quilters
Hello and happy Saturday! If you're new here, the Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 113 is a smorgasbord of fun things for quilters: find patterns, notions, recipes, good reads and more! This has been a really crazy week for us. In August we sold our home and have been house hunting pretty
Moda Block Heads 3 Block 2
Hello and happy Moda Block Heads 3 Block 2 day! Today is my day to share a block, and I'm happy you're here. I thought I'd introduce myself for those of you who might be new to the blog and to my company, A Quilting Life.
Hi, I'm Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life
I've been quilting for
Sewing Room Organization Tips
Note: This post was originally published in February 2019 and updated in January 2020. Hello! I'm getting ready to design my new sewing room and thought a review on Sewing Room Organization Tips might be in order for me and for some of you. I refer to some of these ideas within other post topics
Saturday Seven 112 | Inspiration for Quilters
The Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 112 is a smorgasbord of fun things for quilters: find patterns, notions, recipes, good reads and more!
Saturday Seven 112 | Inspiration for Quilters
1. Good Eats
Here is a super quick and easy meal with just 3 ingredients. Perfect for a busy
Valentines Pillow Tutorial
Note: This post was originally published in January 2018 and updated in January 2020. Hello! Today I'm sharing a Valentines Pillow Tutorial. Here is the little story behind it. A couple of year's ago I made a super cute Valentine's pillow and wanted to make a companion pillow for it; however, things
Moda Block Heads 3 Block 1
Hello and happy Wednesday. Today I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 3 Block 1. We have fourteen designers participating this year and 56 blocks to share--so for the next fifty-six weeks each Wednesday will be a Moda Block Head day! While we designers will take turns sharing our blocks throughout the year,
Charm Square Baby Quilt in Quilts & More
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I'm excited to share a new quilt pattern: introducing my New Kid on the Block Charm Square Baby Quilt in Quilts & More magazine. The quilt is featured in the Spring 2020 issue which officially goes on sale on January 17, 2020.
Charm Square Baby Quilt in Quilts
5 Tips for Setting Quilting Goals
Note: this post was originally published in December of 2016 and updated in January 2019. Hello! I'm trying to stay in organization mode right now...I have an entire week without too many commitments, and I've been careful to set aside this week for organizing and for some "just for me" sewing! I
Saturday Seven 111 | Inspiration for Quilters
Hello and happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a wonderful beginning. If you're new here, my Saturday posts are a fun way to kick off your weekend. The Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 111 is a smorgasbord of fun things for quilters: find patterns, notions, recipes, good reads and
Block Heads 3 | 10 Tips for Block of the Month Projects
Hello and happy Wednesday! We have just one more week until the Block Heads 3 quilt along officially begins. I've started sewing blocks, and I know several other designers are busy sewing away right now as well. It's going to be an incredible quilt that you won't want to miss out on! So, I thought
A Quilting Life Block of the Month 2020 | January
Hello and happy Tuesday! I'm excited today to share the Quilting Life Block of the Month 2020 first block! I believe this is my fourth year doing a free block of the month program for my blog readers, and I absolutely love doing it! This year I'll be offering blocks in two different sizes and will
Why I Quilt? Thoughts on Quilting
Note: This post was originally published in October 2018 and revised in January 2020. Hello friends! I've been thinking about what I could post to begin a new year of quilting and decided that so much of what I want to say I've written in this post. I hope you'll enjoy it whether you read it first
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