Hello and happy Wednesday! It's Moda Block Heads day, and today I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 2 Block 12! I absolutely love this block that was designed for us by Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings! When I first looked at the pattern I thought it must be a 12" block because of all of the pieces,
Betsy’s Thimbles & Sneak Peek
Hello and happy Tuesday! I meant to get this post out earlier today, but I was traveling most of yesterday. And, it took a little while to get going this morning! I'm home from a wonderful week away where I was able to visit the Moda offices in Dallas, Texas! It was absolutely inspiring to say
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 38
Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to the Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 38 post! I have some fun things to share with you today that I've found from around the web! I try to include recipes, tips, patterns, fabrics, and organizational and home décor products perfect for quilters! Thank
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 11
Hello and happy Wednesday! Today is Moda Block Heads Wednesday, and today I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 2 Block 11. I love posting these blocks each week, but today is a little more fun, because this week's block is my design! If you are new to my blog today, welcome! If you are a regular reader,
Fall Quilts & Fall Projects
Hello and happy Tuesday! We have had a lot of really hot weather this summer. A lot. And while we are usually blessed with a dry heat, this year we have had really high humidity as well. So, about this time of year I start longing for cooler temperatures. While day-time temperatures will be in
Simple Quilted Zipper Bags | Quick Zip Cases
Hello and happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! This weekend I spent some time making some fun gifts for friends! Simple quilted zipper bags are one of my go-to gifts, and this weekend I started out by making twelve from one of my favorite patterns, The Quick Zip Case from Patterns
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 37
Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to the Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 37! I have a lot of fun looking for items for this post each week and hope you'll enjoy the recipes, tips, ideas, and more today! Hoping your weekend is off to a terrific start! Enjoy!
I love this photo of Ella
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 10
Hello and happy Wednesday! Because it's Wednesday, that means it's Moda Block Heads day! This week I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 2 Block 10! I am having so much fun piecing these blocks! And it's just as fun seeing all of the fabrics and fabric combinations everyone else is using! You will
Tips for Pressing Quilt Strip Sets & More
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I have a fun "Tip Tuesday" post to share! I'll be discussing pressing quilt strip sets to make sure your strips sets are even and straight after sewing. I even have a short video clip to demonstrate the techniques I use.
Strip-set sewing can save a lot of time,
Save the Bees BOM & A Giveaway
Hello and happy Monday! If you are here today for the first time, welcome to my blog! I've been blogging here at A Quilting Life for just over 10 years and absolutely love sharing my love of quilting and fabric! To find out more about me, my quilting journey, my books, patterns and fabric
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 36
Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to the Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 36! On Saturdays I share links to a variety of different things of interest to quilters. On these posts you'll find pattern and tutorial links, quilting books and fabric, recipes and home décor and home organization
Mystery Block of the Month August 2018
Hello and happy Friday! Today I'm sharing my Mystery Block of the Month August 2018 block! I have to say this block is one of my favorites! Since August tends to get busy with final vacations and back-to-school preparations, I thought I'd better get this post up now! It was fun making this block
Barn Block Mini Quilts & Projects
Hello and happy Thursday! I don't usually post on Thursdays, but since yesterday was Moda Block Heads Day, I moved the Minis and More post to today! Today's post features some absolutely wonderful mini Barn Block quilts and projects! I just love these...and I might warn you that they can be a
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 9
Hello and happy Wednesday! And happy August! It's Block Heads day, and I'm happy to be sharing Moda Block Heads 2 Block 9! It's always a lot of fun to see all of the other blocks being pieced with these patterns! This week's block was designed by Laurie Simpson of Minick & Simpson and is
Scrappy Blue & Cream Quilt Update
Hello and happy Tuesday! Last fall I started a scrappy blue & cream quilt that I knew would be a long term project. I've posted about it a few times and finally got the chance the other day to make some more blocks. So today I'm sharing my progress along with some tips and ideas for keeping
Swell Christmas Table Runner Project
Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm sharing the final project tutorial from my Christmas in July series! I'm excited to have three new projects finished and ready to go for the holidays! This week's project is so simple that you'll want to make one for yourself and make several
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 35
Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to the Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 35! I hope your weekend is off to a great start and that the last few days of July will be good ones! I just really can't believe that August is just around the corner! Today I have some fun things to share with
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 8
Hello and happy Wednesday! I sure love Block Head Wednesdays! It's always a ton of fun seeing all of the different fabric combinations and variations as so many of us are creating this fun quilt at the same time! I think it's kind of like being in a world-wide quilting bee! This week I'm sharing
Modern Barn Blocks & A Giveaway
Hello and happy Tuesday! I hope your week is off to a great start! Today I'm sharing my modern barn blocks using the Fat Quarter Shop Barn Block pattern series. (I just received the pattern for the fourth block in this series and stitched it up immediately)! I'm also sharing the latest Sew
Quilts & More Quilted Pillow Sham
Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm happy to share my quilted pillow sham project from the Fall 2018 issue of Quilts & More! I can't believe the fall issue is already hitting newsstands. But it will be good to be able to get started on some of these fun projects and have them ready before the
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 34
Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to the Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 34 post where you'll find fun ideas for quilting and more! I can't believe this is week 34! As they say, time flies when you're having fun! And I sure do have a lot of fun writing these posts. I've really
Christmas Mini Quilt Tutorial
Hello and happy Friday! Today I'm sharing the second tutorial in my Christmas in July series! I loved making this Christmas mini quilt and hope you enjoy it as well! This little project makes a perfect mini and would also be great as a small pillow. You could even add another border or two to make
Easy Charm Pack Placemat Tutorial
Hello and happy Thursday! Today I'm sharing an easy charm pack placemat tutorial I did a couple of years ago while filming for Fat Quarter Shop. My friends at Fat Quarter Shop are going back to some of their favorite projects and re-making them in new fabrics right now! So...I thought you might
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 7
Hello and happy Wednesday! It's Moda Block Heads 2 Block 7 release day! Are you sewing along? I've been seeing a lot of fun blocks in different fabric combinations on social media. We're definitely moving right along with this quilt along! I feel like one block a week is definitely
Easy Zipper Tab Pull Tutorial
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I'm sharing my easy zipper tab pull tutorial. I love embellishing zippers by adding fabric pulls on the bags and zippered pouches and projects I make. It's a nice way to add a finishing touch, and it also makes it easier to open the zipper! A video tutorial was in
Aurifil July 2018 Block of the Month & Contest
Hello and happy Monday! Today I'm excited to share the Aurifil July 2018 Block of the Month! I was honored to be asked to participate in this fun program this year! My month to share has finally arrived! Pat always chooses a fun theme for the blocks each year, and this year's theme is "The Places
Saturday Seven Fun Inspiration for Quilters | 33
Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to my Saturday Seven Fun Inspiration for Quilters post number 33! I really do have a lot of fun with these posts. And thank you so much for all of the kind feedback and ideas! We are going to be past the midpoint of summer tomorrow, so that means it's time to
Christmas Table Runner Tutorial Part 2
Hello and happy Friday! Welcome to part two of the Christmas Table Runner tutorial I shared last Friday. In last week's posts I gave directions for the star blocks and for cutting out the rest of the pieces needed for the runner. This week, you'll be able to quickly put everything together! This
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 6
Hello and happy Wednesday! It's Moda Block Heads day, and today I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 2 Block 6! I know I say this every week, but this one is another favorite! I have so much fun making these blocks each week! I'm staying caught up (and actually I'm a little ahead right now)! And I love
Christmas in July Projects & Ideas
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today is our Minis and More parade day where we are sharing Christmas in July projects and ideas! We decided that since summer is often so busy that a free-choice Christmas project might be just the ticket for this month's parade! We have had a couple of fantastic
Quilt Tips: Easy Folded Corners
Happy Monday! Today I'm sharing a technique tip with the extra bonus of video material. Easy Folded Corners are sometimes called "simple folded corners" or "sew and flip corners." (There might even be a few more names out there for this method of block construction). I've actually referred to
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 32
Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to my Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 32 post! I have a lot of fun with these posts. I share some things quilt-related and some things just for fun! Enjoy this week's post which includes fabric, quilt blocks, recipes, and more!
Saturday Seven
Christmas Table Runner Tutorial Part 1
Hello and happy Friday! I hope you've had a wonderful week and that your weekend is off to a terrific start. Today I'm beginning my Christmas in July project series with a two-part Christmas table runner tutorial! I had a lot of fun making this fun table runner a couple of weeks ago! And I
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 5
Hello and happy Wednesday! And happy 4th of July if you are here in the United States. I've been feeling especially patriotic lately as I was recently able to attend the Broadway musical Hamilton which was touring in Las Vegas last month. It was terrific to be able to see the program right before
Sewing Room Organization: 20 Steps to an Organized Sewing Space
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I'm sharing something I've been trying to finish up for you for a little while! While organizing over the past few months I've felt that it would be nice to have a printable check list to mark off my sewing room organization progress. And then I decided to make one
Mystery Block of the Month July 2018
Hello and happy Monday! Happy July as well! Today I'm sharing the Quilting Life Mystery Block of the Month July! I really love how this one turned out. I did something just a bit different with each of my three versions, so you'll have several options to choose from when you decide on fabric
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 31
Hello and happy Saturday! I hope that your weekend is off to a wonderful start! Since the 4th of July holiday here in the US falls in the middle of the week next week, this weekend feels almost like a part of the holiday! So, I'm hoping to get a lot of fun things checked off of my list! I'm
A Quilting Life | Ten Years
Hello and happy Friday! June flew by at lightning speed, and July is just around the corner! I'm really trying to enjoy these carefree summer days as much as possible (although I've been working a lot this month)! And, this Sunday, July 1st, will be the tenth anniversary of A Quilting Life the
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 4
Hello and happy Wednesday! Today it's time for Moda Block Heads 2 Block 4! Are you quilting along? If you haven't joined in yet, this is a really good time to catch up! One block a week has been really doable, especially since there are some easy ones in the mix! This week's block is a really
Clover Hollow Bella Solids & Aurifil Thread Colors
Hello and happy Monday! I know Clover Hollow isn't shipping until August, but I thought now would be a good time to share the Clover Hollow Bella Solids and Aurifil Thread color matches. I love to have the solid coordinates for collections I'm sewing with--and of course it's good to have matching
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