Hello, friends, and happy July! First, thank you so much for the kind comments on yesterday’s post. Post comments are less common now than they used to be–so thank you very much! I know everyone is so busy, and it does take a bit of time to leave a comment.
I’m not sure how it got to be July so quickly, but here we go! This weekend I’m going to be doing some planning for the month ahead along with some sewing and home organizing and cleaning. We’ll also be spending time with family for the holiday. (Be sure to grab your free July calendar printable under number 5 below). I hope you’ll enjoy the inspiration from today’s Saturday Seven 240: Lifestyle & Inspiration for Quilters post and that you’ll find some helpful hints and ideas from today’s links.
Saturday Seven 240: Lifestyle & Inspiration for Quilters
1. Self-Care
I love this short list of habit helps from one of my favorite books. I also loved this post about “Where You Get Your Sense of Self Worth.” And I just started reading this book: How Are You, Really? Living Your Truth One Answer at a Time. when it arrived yesterday–I’m really enjoying it so far!
2. Cook
This Easy Creamy Crab Salad is on my list for our 4th celebration. I also want to try these Grilled Chicken Summer Rice Bowls soon. And if you’re still looking for side dishes for your Monday cookout–here are 50 Best BBQ Sides to give you some ideas.
3. Quilt + Sew
My friend Val (she does all of my custom quilting) designed a gorgeous quilt and is hosting a sew along this summer with Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings. Find all of the information you need to join in here. Melissa made the most beautiful version of my Vintage Charm quilt–see it here. (You can find the pattern here). And Amber shared a great PDF chart for Sawtooth Star blocks here. Finally, the “Precious” block release for the Heartfelt quilt along was shared here (also see blocks by me and Chelsi in the post as we were featured). The next pattern release for that quilt will be on Friday, August 5th.
4. Background Fabrics
I was so excited when the Coriander Seeds fabrics were announced because they will coordinate beautifully with our Seashore Drive and Emma fabrics (and with the collection I’m sharing later this month). These are beautiful tone-on-tone white prints with flowers, geometric designs, and more. I got some for myself and have the extras in the shop here.
5. July Calendar + Summer Goals
Now that it’s July, we are officially in the second half of the year. So, I’ll be doing my mid-year check in with myself over the weekend. I always get super motivated after doing my goals review. I’m also going to be making a Summer Bucket List–more on this soon! Additionally, I’m going to start a 10-Day Challenge on Tuesday–more about this on Monday’s post. And finally, go here, or click the button below for your free July 2022 PDF Calendar.
6. Fun Finds in June
I just saw this darling Needle Minder Board–a magnetized magnet board perfect for the sewing room, kitchen, or office! There are so many uses for it, and you can use it horizontally or vertically. And I got these tumblers to have for family get-togethers. I love that the lids and straws coordinate with the cups and that everyone can have a different color; we’ll be using them on Monday. I also just got this highly recommended Vegetable Chopper and can’t wait to start using it.
7. Recently on the Blog
Here are links to the posts from earlier this week:
- A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 59 Show Notes
- Moda Blockheads 4 Block 15
- Red, White and Blue Quilt Decor
- A Quilting Life Favorites June 2022 + 14 Years
And if you’re looking for more similar inspiration, you can find all of the previous posts in this series here.
Thanks so much for stopping by for today’s Saturday Seven 240. Happy quilting!
Mari Parker says
Sherri, I really enjoy your Saturday seven posts. I’m sitting in our new condo that we moved into this week. Today I will be setting up my sewing room. I haven’t sewn in months as we have been busy with this move. But first, I wanted to sit and enjoy your Saturday post with my cup of tea as has become my ritual. I have to tell you that you inspired me to downsize. I think it was your posts on minimalism that helped my husband and I to make this journey over these nine months. We are very happy in our new condo and look forward to many years here. We still have boxes of stuff to go through and purge but we are very happy with our decision to do so.
Please know your posts are inspirational! Thank you!
Marie says
Sherri, I am 85 y/o and have been quilting 50 years and have made hundreds of quilts, walling hangings etc And most are hand quilted. . I am making your 2022 BOM quilt. I have done 3 blockheads and with each one I have Learned a new technique. Quilting has come a long way. I read your blog every day and love your podcast with Chelsie. Keep quilting. It keeps you young.
Marie
Mary S Pitner says
So many goodies in today’s Saturday Seven! Thanks for sharing!
Denise Wilcox says
I always enjoy your Saturday notes and book reviews too. Thank you for taking your time to write about these topics along with the quilting ideas.
Paula James says
Hi Sherri. I’ve been reading your blog for a month or so. I commented once before I think but wanted to let you know how I like the book section you provide. Today was about the habit helps. God’s been showing me how to get moving and be a better me and this really helped me. Thanks so much. Sometimes I go down rabbits, which is ok, and today I discovered some of the other sites you provided. You are an inspiration. Thanks so much, Keep it up.
Theresa K says
Hi Sherri,
I really enjoyed today’s post I am so behind on things, so unorganized and get easily distracted that I get so overwhelmed. I printed your July calendar and am really looking forward to hearing about your 10-Day Challenge. I purchased your Planner & Workbook and need to make it a priority to catch up on your videos when you discussed each section. We are leaving for vacation tomorrow and your Planner & Workbook is already in my bag in the truck.
Thank you for your posts, videos and podcast. I enjoy watching them and learning more about quilting and about your family. Have a wonderful weekend!!
Anita says
I always look forward to your Saturday posts. You and I have similar taste in recipes and I frequently find something I want to try or sometimes you post a recipe I also found during the week to try.
Nina says
I would love to make the quilt on the ladder. Please let me know what fabric and pattern.
sherri McConnell says
Heartstrings is the pattern. Fabrics are from an older Minick & Simpson collection. Their Belle Isle group will work beautifully!