Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to the Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 44 post! I published my first Saturday Seven post on December 2nd of last year, and they've been a lot of fun to write ever since! It was an idea I'd been thinking about for awhile, and I'm glad I started writing. I
Moda Block Heads 2 Blocks 21 & 22
Hello and happy Block Heads Wednesday! Today the Moda Block Heads 2 Blocks 21 & 22 pdf patterns are available. Block 21 is the Circle and Star block by Jan Patek, and block 22 is the Economy Path block by Laurie Simpson. I got Laurie's block finished up before my trip to Oregon last weekend,
Clover Hollow Quilt in APQ – Fresh Perspective
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I'm sharing my new Clover Hollow quilt published in the upcoming December 2018 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting. The issue actually hits newsstands October 2nd, so you might see it in stores any day now. I was able to piece and send this off right before
Quilt Classes & Retreat Weekend
Hello and happy Monday! Yesterday I traveled home from a wonderful weekend teaching at Hollyhill Quilt Shoppe in Wilsonville, Oregon (just outside of Portland). I was able to travel with and teach with my daughter, and we had a fabulous time! There are always many thoughts and ideas and new things
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 43
Happy Saturday! I hope your weekend is off to a great start! I'm excited to be sharing another edition of my Saturday Seven post--the Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 43. Today I have a mix of topics to share including the weekly recipe, new notion, fun reads, and more!
Walkabout
Gift Ideas for Retreats & Quilting Friends
Hello and happy Friday! I hope your week has gone well and that your weekend will soon be off to a terrific start! Today I'm sharing some great gift ideas for retreats & quilting friends. This is something I've struggled with over the years. It seems I'm always trying to find the perfect
Moda Block Heads 2 Blocks 19 & 20
Hello and happy Wednesday! And welcome to another Wednesday Moda Block Heads post! This week I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 2 Blocks 19 & 20. We are still on the two-block-per-week schedule, and since they are small blocks they go together quickly! This week's blocks are by Betsy Chutchian and
Barn Quilt Blocks Update & Sew Sampler
Hello and happy Monday! I hope you had a terrific weekend! I finally got to do a little sewing this weekend, and first on my list was to catch up with a few blocks for works in progress. Today I'll be sharing my barn quilt blocks update! I'm making the barn blocks from Fat Quarter Shop and using
Saturday Seven Inspiration For Quilters 42
Hello and happy Saturday! It seems like September just arrived and yet we are half-way through the month! Welcome to my Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 42 post where I share fun things for quilters I've found around the web! I have a good mix to share today; I'm hoping you'll find some
Moda Merry Makers Patchwork Quilts & Projects
Hello and happy Friday! I'm excited today to share a little bit more about the Moda Merry Makers Patchwork Quilts and Projects book! I have a lap quilt included in the book and could hardly wait to see what the other Moda designers came up with for this publication! As you will see, there is a
Hearts at Home Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern
Hello and happy almost the weekend! This week has sure been a busy one, and I am definitely ready for a little slower pace! I'm happy to say that the Walkabout pattern orders have all been shipped. And just as I got caught up with pattern shipping, my Clover Hollow fabric order arrived! If you
Moda Block Heads 2 Blocks 16 – 17 – 18
Hello and happy Wednesday! Welcome to Moda Block Heads day! Today I'm sharing the Moda Block Heads 2 Blocks 16 - 17 - 18! These are three fun blocks that are really fast and fun to stitch! Block 16 is the Texas Puzzle block by Carrie Nelson. Block 17 is the Big Storm block by Brigitte Heitland,
Mystery Block of the Month September 2018
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today I'm sharing the Quilting Life Mystery Block of the Month September 2018 blocks. I usually try to post the new patterns earlier in the month, but our new collection started showing to shops at the same time! Needless to say, things have been busier than normal around
North Shore Fat Eighth Quilt Pattern
Hello and happy Monday! Today I get to introduce another new quilt with our Walkabout fabric collection! I'm happy to be sharing the North Shore fat eighth quilt pattern designed by my daughter Chelsi! This is the first of two quilts she designed that I'll be sharing, and it's a fun one!
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 41
Hello and happy Saturday! Thank you so much for following along with all of my posting recently! (I felt like each of the new quilts needed their own posts)! I'll be getting back to my more regular schedule of blogging now: I try to post at least three days during the week to share
Wander Quilt Pattern from A Quilting Life Designs
Hello and happy Friday! I just wanted to stop in quickly today to share my final pattern pieced with our new Walkabout fabrics collection. My Wander quilt pattern is a fat-eighth friendly 25-block quilt which finishes at 74 1/2" x 74 1/2". The back cover features a slightly smaller 20-block
Waterfront Fat Quarter Quilt – New Pattern!
Hello and happy Thursday! I'm happy to share that I've finished up my final quilts! I actually spent 5 hours binding yesterday to finish up the final two. I still have more pictures I want to take, but I got a few this morning--enough to share! We even had a cute quilt holder to help us out!
Moda Block Heads 2 Blocks 14 – 15
Hello and happy Moda Block Heads Wednesday! Today I'm sharing Moda Block Heads 2 Blocks 14 - 15! We'll be sharing at least two blocks each week for the next month and a half; however, the blocks will all be 6" finished blocks. There won't be any trouble keeping up as these blocks are all fast and
Trip Around the World Mini Quilts
Hello and happy Tuesday! Today is Minis and More Day! Each month Michele at Island Life Quilts and I highlight one small project or mini quilt pattern on our blogs. Anyone can join in by making the project and share their finish on our parades! This month we chose a free tutorial for beautiful
Save the Bees Block of the Month – Block 2
Hello and happy Monday! Happy Labor Day if you are reading in the US! Today is Save the Bees Block of the Month - Block 2 pattern day! This month's block is another fun pattern that features a simple method to make half rectangle triangles without any special rulers or tools. I think
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 40
Hello and happy Saturday! And happy September! And happy long weekend for those of you in the United States! I'm glad to be able to share today's Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 40. I can't believe I'm only 12 weeks away from having done these posts for a year! Thank you so much for
Pathways Layer Cake + Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern
Hello! I have another new quilt pattern to share using our upcoming Walkabout fabric collection! This one is my Pathways Layer Cake + Jelly Roll Quilt pattern, and it's so much fun! The patchwork blocks are coordinated with matching block centers, and I used three additional background fabrics
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 13
Hello and happy Wednesday...and happy Block Heads day! Thanks so much for all of the positive feedback on the first of my new quilt patterns yesterday! I'll be sharing quilt number two soon! But first today I need to share Moda Block Heads 2 Block 13 by Corey Yoder! This is such a fun block!
Sea Glass Quilt Pattern
Hello and happy Monday! I'm posting later than usual, but I absolutely couldn't wait any longer to start sharing the new quilts. This week I'll begin sharing the new designs made with our upcoming Walkabout fabric collection for Moda fabrics! (I'll share the new quilts as I get them quilted and
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters 39
Hello and happy Saturday! Today is a great day for me because I'm finishing up the piecing on my fifth new market quilt (seventh if you count the two minis)! I can hardly wait for everything to be quilted so I can start sharing! And, I'll be doing some housework today as well, because my
Introducing Walkabout by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics
Hello and happy Friday! Today is a special day because we finally get to share some fun fabric we've been working on behind the scenes! Introducing Walkabout by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics! Walkabout is our seventh collection, and we couldn't be happier with this group of fabrics! We
Moda Block Heads 2 Block 12
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
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
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