Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing the Saturday Seven 388: Lifestyle & More for Quilters post with a roundup of inspiration I’ve found from around the internet over the past week. I hope you’ll find some terrific ideas for your weekend and the week ahead.
Earlier this week, we were able to do a little filming for the first time since my eye surgeries, and it felt great to get back to our routine. We taped a May podcast and filmed a couple of videos. And our weather is absolutely lovely, and I’ve been trying to get out and walk while it’s still relatively cool. But I’ve also been doing a lot in the sewing room that you’ll be seeing soon.
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Saturday Seven 388: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
1. Self-Care
This podcast (and article) shared a lot of ideas for clearing mental clutter. (Scroll down to the bottom of the post to download Laura’s free brain-dump template). And this article gives even more tips for a mental “spring cleaning.”
2. Recipes to Try
First, I’m a lover of breakfast-for-dinner–so I can’t wait to try this Broccoli Cheddar Frittata Souffle. I’ve never made homemade Chow Mein–but I’m going to try it soon using this recipe! And I think I’m going to pair it with this Teriyaki Chicken Bowl!
3. Quilt + Sew
First, I’ve been cutting kits like crazy for our May retreats, and I’ve got some terrific scrap bags and mini bundles in the shop. (There are also some new precuts there that I just added, including charm packs from the new Halloween collection from Stacy Iest Hsu). And the Stardust Quilt Along with Fat Quarter Shop just began yesterday. Find the first free pattern here.
4. Book & Podcast Recommendations
I listened to and loved this podcast on the concept of inbox-zero this week. I also really enjoyed this Best Laid Plans interview with the topic of planning meals and the rest of life–so many practical ideas! And I’m reading Organize First, Decorate Second and am really enjoying it!
5. For You or Someone Else: Cozy Earth Buy One Get One Women’s Pajamas
We are super excited to share with you that our podcast sponsor, Cozy Earth, has a wonderful sale for our listeners and readers this weekend. From May 2-4 2025, buy one set of women’s pajamas and get the second set free with our code AQUILTINGLIFEBOGO. We love these pajamas and know you will too!
6. April 2025 Sew Sampler Box
This month’s box contained our Raspberry Summer fabrics–a Dessert Roll to be exact! there was also a Sherri & Chelsi Dresden charm and lots of other lovely goodies. Find everything included in this month’s box below (and see the items on Monday along with the Harbor Row Quilt Sew Along video):
- Raspberry Summer Dessert Roll
- Superior Pima Natural White Cotton Thread (50 wt)
- Sew Charming Dresden Enamel Charm
- Dahlia Quilt Pattern (box exclusive)
- Fabric Label Sticker Pack
- Flowering Quilt Along Block 1
- A La Carte April Boxes
7. Recently on the Blog
Below you’ll find the links to the posts from earlier this week. (Yes, we posted the BOM a bit early, and the Harbor Sew Along video will be available on Monday):
- A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 138 Show Notes
- A Quilting Life April Favorites
- A Quilting Life Block of the Month May 2025
Thanks so much for stopping by for the Saturday Seven 388: Lifestyle & More for Quilters post. You can find all of the previous posts in this series here.
Happy quilting!
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