Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing the Saturday Seven 264: Lifestyle & More for Quilters post featuring fun things I’ve found over the past week that are inspiring, useful, and fun. This week we were able to share a YouTube Livestream with our brand-new Favorite Things fabric collection. The replay will be available on Friday, December 23rd. And, we will have more to share over the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
Saturday Seven 264: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
1. Self-Care
First, this has been my favorite read of the season. This week Laura is sharing thoughts on the topic of Peace. Read or listen here. And I loved these “3 Mantras to Simplify New Year’s Goal Setting.” Finally, if you’re looking for a “word of the year” for 2023–this article has a lot of fun ideas.
2. Cook
This One Pot Italian Chicken and Pasta looks like a terrific weeknight go-to meal! And I also want to try this Skillet Ricotta Pasta. If you’re planning ahead, here is a great round-up of Christmas Breakfast Ideas. And finally, here is a fun post with “17 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes.”
3. Quilt + Sew
Here is a free Scrappy Granny Squares Quilt Pattern–perfect for Jelly Rolls and leftovers. And nothing is more simple than sewing together charm squares for a terrific scrappy quilt. Here is a terrific reference page for making a charm square quilt in a variety of sizes from Baby to King!
4. Getting Ready for 2023
Whether we want to admit it or not, the new year is just around the corner. Hopefully you will have just a bit of quiet time over the next couple of weeks to think about what you really want to do with your sewing and quilting time in 2023. I’ve started working through my bucket list of projects and goals to narrow down my focus for the first quarter. If you’d like help for your planning sign up for my series of new year preparation tips above (or click the button below). You’ll get twelve days of ideas and inspiration for your best year ever sent right to your inbox! You can also get an idea of the kinds of information included in this series from this post.
5. Bookshelf
Shop the year-end special sale on my quilt books and planners (this is something I’ve never done before). Get 25% off of all of my books and planners + free shipping through the end of the year. This includes Home for the Holidays, Home & Hearth, and the A Quilting Life Planner & Workbook. I’ve also re-stocked and included Sunday Best Quilts and Labor of Love in the sale because they have so many great patterns included in them! Find the quilt books here and the planner here.
6. Last Minute Gifts
First, these “10 Simple Christmas Truths” are a great reminder before we start to panic about gifting. This Stovetop Simmer Pot would make a terrific gift (a friend recently gave me one, and I can’t wait to use it). And this clip-on book light has been one of my favorite things–I ordered several more for gifts. Finally, I just started reading this little book recently and love it. It’s the perfect gift for women you know who do too much!
7. Recently on the Blog
Here are links to posts from earlier this week on the blog:
- A Quilting Life 2023 Block of the Month Fabric Requirements
- A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 72 Show Notes
- Home for the Holidays Sampler Sew Along Blocks 10 & 11
- A Quilting Life Review 2022: A Year in the Life
- Sewcialites 2 Quilt Block 8
Thanks so much for stopping by for the Saturday Seven 264: Lifestyle & More for Quilters. If you are looking for more inspiration, you can find all of the previous posts in this series here.
Happy quilting!
Ginabeth says
Thank you for all the ideas. I enjoy your Saturday Seven.
One thing I have noticed, is the “buttons” in the email do not work on my iPhone. I always have to tap the underlined title to get to any links. (except the green button for Getting Ahead Start above worked today). This has been happening since your last update. FYI
Coreen Burnett says
I love your Saturday 7 blogs! Your links are great! I am trying the sugar cookie recipe on Monday with my grandson.
Laura says
I really enjoy reading your Saturday Seven blog posts. I am interested in the cross stitch pattern of your Home for Christmas quilt but the link is taking me to a recipe instead. Can you tell me where to find the cross stitch pattern? Thank you for all your great ideas. I’ve been a faithful follower of yours since 2019.
sherri McConnell says
Just updated the link!
Beryl Stoots says
Love the Saturday Seven and look forward to it every week! The link for the cross stitch version of the mini quilt takes me to the Skillet Ricotta Pasta recipe. I hope you’re able to fix that. Have a lovely weekend and stay warm!
sherri McConnell says
Just updated the link!
Beryl Stoots says
Thank you!
Jenny says
I was trying to click the link for the Christmas cross stitch because I love it! But it takes me to a recipe, just FYI 😊
sherri McConnell says
Just updated the link!
Elaine Heinrich says
Did you ever start your cheddar quilt last year? If so where can I see it?
Candy Carpenter says
When I clicked the link to the cross stitch pattern for your quilt, it took me to a recipe for a pasta and broccoli dish. Which by the way, looked very yummy and I saved it! Is this correct link?
sherri McConnell says
Just updated the link!
Sue Knarr says
Love your emails and especially the sneak peek of your new fabrics. The link to the cross stitch pattern is not working. Hope you can put the right link on. Would love to make it plus the quilt. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
sherri McConnell says
Just updated!
Charlotte says
Love your posts. I cannot seem to get to the cross stitch pattern you suggested. Thanks.
sherri McConnell says
Just updated the link!
Teresa W says
I too want to thank you for Saturday 7. Out of all the emails I get this is one I always read. If I don’t have time to read it at the moment, I save it for later. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year