Hello and happy Saturday. And happy August as well! Today I’m sharing the Saturday Seven 140 with inspiration for quilters.
Here at home things have been crazy busy! While the weeks have sometime seemed long during these crazy times, the months have sure gone by quickly. We received our sample yardage of our upcoming fabric collection on July 6th, and I’ve finished 5 quilt tops with it so far. We can hardly wait to share these fabrics and quilts with you, but we’ll have to wait a couple more weeks for that. Since it’s now August and Balboa will be shipping next month, I’ll punctuate this post with quilts from that collection!
Saturday Seven 140
1. Feed Your Spirit
Find some good ideas here in order to counter some of the unhealthy habits we might have picked up during the last several months. I feel like my passion for quilting is one of easiest way I can nurture my spirit. And while I don’t plan on minimalizing my fabric stash anytime soon, here are some great ideas on managing our hobbies. I also loved this article on “Two Keys for Living Slowly and Connected.”
2. Recipes to Try
Hoping to make these Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries sometime this week…so good! I’m also going to try these Red Chicken Enchiladas…it’s always so hard to get the red sauce just right for me, so I’m hoping these are good. I’ll let you know! And how about these Homemade Oreos for something sweet.
3. Quilt & Sew
Here is a terrific list of 15 Charities to Sew For. So many good ones are on this list. And here is a fun Mini Quilt & Crib Quilt Tutorial. And here is a free Jelly Roll Table Runner pattern. Finally, here is a fun and free Christmas Charm Pack pattern.
4. Organization & Decluttering
I’ve been doing little organizing projects all summer (I’ll share an “At Home” post soon with many of them). One of my favorites was finally getting my spices organized. This product did the trick. I wish I had found it years ago! And I loved this article on “5 Ways You Can Declutter Your Home.” I also loved this post with lots of ideas for Bathroom Organizing Projects.
5. Life at Home
I just sent this article to my daughter who has so many decisions to make about her children and school this fall. I really feel for all of the parents having to make these big decisions so quickly. Another article I sent her is “This is Your Gap Year” by one of my favorite writers. Perhaps these perspectives can help you or someone you know with these decisions to make.
6. Quilty Box
This month’s Quilty Box was so much fun that I did a little unboxing video. Watch it below, or go here to watch it on my YouTube Channel. And get all of the information about signing up for Quilty Box here.
7. On the Blog This Week
I hope you enjoyed this week’s Saturday Seven. If you’re looking for more inspiration, you can find all of my previous posts in this series here. Happy quilting, and thanks so much for stopping by!
Carrie Cameron says
Such wonderful tops and ideas. This really helps to take some focus off these trying times.
Thank you.
pat ponce says
I look forward to Saturday every week because of your Inspirational posts. Thank you so much for taking the time for this each week.
Cheryl Serafini says
Getting excited to see your new fabric range, but I think you have a typo above as you said it’ll be shared July 6th
Thought I’d missed something ?
sherri McConnell says
We received the sample yardage on July 6th… 🙂
Maria Rose says
Thanks Sherri. I can’t wait to start the Labour of Love sampler, starting next month. My book is here ready and waiting and I just need to choose the fabric for the quilt. Thank you from Maria in the UK.
Mary K says
So looking forward to the sew along for the sampler! I’ll be making it for my sister. I have my book and just waiting for GO,
Sandra B says
Loved seeing all the quilts!
And, I am definitely going to be trying out that recipe for homemade Oreo cookies!!
Patti McConnell says
I really look forward to your posts. They are informative but upbeat! Thank you for that!
Ellen L. Olson says
Sherri are you posting the 2020 BOM for August. Is there a specific date it posts? Love your Blog.
Louise Ryan Granger says
Good morning Sherri, Could the ”Timeless” quilt pattern be done using a layer carke and matching yardage. I am wondering if two pieces of fabric 10”x 10” be used with a background fabric would make one block.
Thank you for taking the time to answer me. Have a great day!
sherri McConnell says
No…that wouldn’t be enough fabric…sorry!
Louise Ryan Granger says
Thank you Sherri for your answer!
ELAINE says
Wondering if you will have an August Block of the Month? Thank you for all the wonderful things you do!
sherri McConnell says
Tomorrow!