Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing the Saturday Seven 409: Lifestyle & More for Quilters post with a roundup of fun things I’ve found from around the internet this week. But first, I just want to say thank you for all of the lovely comments about our upcoming new collection. It really made my day to receive so many nice words and thoughts–thank you!
Photos for today’s post are from my recent photo shoot with my new Poinsettia & Pear collection quilts. (A good friend got some gorgeous pictures of the quilts on my front porch and also out in a field with wild pomegranate bushes–we braved the bugs at dusk but were well-rewarded)! Be sure to read to the end to see my favorite photo.
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Saturday Seven 409: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
1. Self-Care
I loved these ideas for getting together with friends and family to nurture relationships–I’ve got to do better at this! And learning about the how the Sunk Cost Fallacy impacts us is definitely helpful self-care.
2. Recipes to Try
These Jalapeno Cheddar Turnovers look amazing! And this Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is perfect for the season. How about dessert–here are 9 Pumpkin Recipes!
3. Quilt + Sew
I do love the yearly Garden of Quilts event each year but chose not to attend this year due to our fabric launch and the earlier timing of International Quilt Market. But my friend Amy just shared a beautiful recap post about it here. (Read my last-year’s recap post which also shares tips for attending quilting classes and retreats here). Also, Melissa just shared a roundup of 20+ Free Twelve Inch Quilt Block patterns.
4. Book & Podcast Recommendations
This Best Laid Plans episode is a good one if you’re feeling scattered right now. And this episode of Deep Questions has a lot of great information on focus.
5. Poinsettia & Pear
It’s been a delight to begin sharing our Poinsettia & Pear collection with you. Just a reminder that individual patterns are on sale now through the end of International Quilt Market for 20% off. There is also a discounted 5-pattern bundle with free shipping that includes everything but the new Block of the Month pattern. Patterns are available in both paper and PDF and are ready now.
6. ‘Tis the Season
With October just a few days away, the holidays will soon be upon us. Find some Simple Christmas Decor Project ideas here. And here is a roundup of 10 Thoughtful Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas–these are more oriented for DIY craft lovers.
7. Recently on the Blog
Below you’ll find the posts from earlier this week on the blog:
- A Quilting Life Podcast Episode 149 Show Notes
- Blockheads 6: Settings + Summer 2025 Favorites
- Poinsettia & Pear by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics
Thanks so much for stopping by to read the Saturday Seven 409: Lifestyle & More for Quilters post. If you are looking for more similar inspiration, you can find all of the previous posts in this series here.
Happy Quilting!
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