Hello and happy Saturday, friends! I hope your week has been a good one and that you have some fun plans and plenty of relaxation planned for the weekend. Thank you so much for stopping by for the Saturday Seven 135 Inspiration for Quilters post. I love sharing fun things with you that I’ve found around the web over the past week or so. Enjoy!
Saturday Seven 135
1. Feed Your Spirit
This article on “A Grace-Filled Beauty Routine” reminds us to be grateful for our physical selves now, regardless of our age. It was filled with positivity and gentle reminders that I really appreciated. I also absolutely enjoyed this article, “Can Simple Be Enough.”
2. Recipes to Try
I really want to try these Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps. They look so good…so healthy, and perfectly refreshing for summer! And this Strawberry Cobbler looks like the perfect dessert for this hot weather we’ve been having. I also want to try the Nordstrom Strawberry Lemonade Recipe here.
3. Quilt & Sew
If you love the stars and stripes pillows above, you’re in luck! Carrie from Moda just designed two more companion pillows a new 20″ square version and a 14″ x 20″ version. I’m hoping to stitch them up this week. Find the free patterns here. My friend and fellow Moda Designer April Rosenthal also just shared a free table runner pattern, Bits of Boo. Hers is in her newly available Halloween collection, Midnight Magic, available here. And here is a cute Christmas table topper pattern using this adorable Santa Claus Lane fabric (it’s never too early for Christmas sewing)!
4. Bookshelf
First, I have to share that my upcoming planner (cover photo above) is now available for pre-order on Amazon here and also in my shop here. As soon as I receive more images to share I will. Planners will ship in October. The book At Home with Madame Chic just arrived yesterday, and I’m so looking forward to it. The sub-title is Becoming a Connoisseur of Daily Life and promises to be a fun, easy read to help me appreciate the little things at home. Sometimes I feel like I just need a light-hearted motivational read, especially these days!
5. Home Improvement
We moved into our new home just before the shut-down and planned to get new seating for our family room. But then our plans were put on hold as everything shut down for months. It was an exciting day this week when our new seating was delivered. We are over the top happy to have a family room that we can use to relax. I’ve also started working on some décor in my office, too. Let me know if you’re interested in a longer post on some of our home improvement this spring 🙂
6. Home Décor Inspiration
So…with so much home improvement going on here, it’s no wonder I’ve been searching a lot of inspiration for our projects. You can find beautiful summer décor inspiration on this post and a terrific variety of outdoor porch and patio ideas on this great round up post.
7. Last Week on the Blog
Last week on the blog I shared a video tutorial for the envelope pillow back method of finishing pillows, my Block Heads block…such a fun little house block, and my tips and tricks for organizing your thread (with a video from my sewing room sharing my favorite methods for storage and more). Links below:
- How to Make an Envelope Pillow Back
- Moda Block Heads 3 Block 24
- Sewing Room Organization: 7 Practical Thread Storage Ideas
I hope you enjoyed this week’s Saturday Seven. For more inspiration, you can find all of the previous posts in this series here. On Monday the next edition of our twice-a-month podcast will be available. It will also be available in video for the first time. Show notes and links will be here Monday! Happy quilting, and thanks so much for stopping by!
Natacha says
I can’t wait to know more about your upcoming planner !
Kaye Hlavaty says
I absolutely look forward to your blog and am now enjoying the podcast, too! You may not be aware of this bit when reading your blog on an IPad often the written content is covered over with pictures. I am sure it is in the formatting because that doesn’t happen with the many other blogs that I read. I am always disappointed to not be able to read the complete article.
I thank you for all of the joy you bring to the Quilting community!
sherri McConnell says
Thanks so much for letting me know about this…I’ll look into it!
Jane Eilderts says
I would love a home improvement post!
Shannon says
Always love to see before and after pictures, just like i love all your posts, but, especially Saturday ones! Thank you!
Kimberly Williams says
I can’t seem to locate where the block of the month for 2020 is? I have Jan-May, are you still doing that program?
Love your patterns and fabric, a big fan. Thanks for your hard work
sherri McConnell says
Yes, June is already available and July is coming soon!
sherri McConnell says
June posted June 1, 2020!
Jenny Bonynge says
Love the positivity of these Saturday posts! XO
Janet G says
I want to hear about ALL of the home updates! I actually started quilting because of Camille Roskelley’s fireplace in her “Maybe house” and then i saw her quilts. Lol. so I’d love a house post!
Sandra B says
YES!! Please share your home updates!!
Cheryl Wickline says
Another great ‘Saturday Seven’ with so many great ideas and inspirations, I love seeing your home updates.
Linda says
I’d love any updates on your home! I love what you have shared so far!
Theresa Benson says
Your quilt is beautiful! What pattern, fabric?
sherri McConnell says
the pattern is in the Sweet Celebrations book…you can click on the title below the first photo to see the book. Fabrics are older Minick & Simpson…Prairie Paisley!
Linda says
I’m interested in a longer post on some of your home improvements. yes please!
gailss1 says
Saturday posts are a great enjoyment and look forward to them with all the variety you give us Sherri. Would love a home improvement tour ….you have made such great progress and love what you have been able to accomplish during this time. Thanks Sherri.
Gwen says
Would love to see the decorating you’re doing in your office and your home improvements too. Really enjoy your Saturday Seven!