Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing the Saturday Seven 419: Lifestyle & More for Quilters post with a roundup of fun things I’ve recently found from around the internet. I hope you’ll be inspired by some of these fun finds!
Here at home, I’ve been sewing and even getting a little decorating done this week. I hope to finish up in the next couple of days so I can enjoy our decor throughout the season. I hope you’re finding time to quilt, sew, and relax even in this busiest of times. Keep reading for fun finds from the week.
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Saturday Seven 419: Lifestyle & More for Quilters
1. Self-Care
Find helpful thoughts on gratitude here. And you can use this list of 5 Things to Declutter Before Christmas for ideas for self-care.
2. Recipes to Try
This Easy Crockpot Beef Stroganoff looks like a perfect meal for these busy days. For dessert–how about these Hot Cocoa Cookies! And I loved these 12 Edible Christmas Gift Ideas!
3. Quilt + Sew
First, here is a terrific roundup of Small Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas. And here is an Easy Lined Drawstring Gift Bag Tutorial (in three sizes). And these Sprocket Pillows would make a fun Christmas Gift (find the free tutorial here)!
4. Book and Podcast Recommendations
Laura Vanderkam’s recent Before Breakfast podcast episode Redefining Productivity shares lots of helpful insights. And Gretchen Rubin recently revisited her ideas for Hacks to Make the Holidays Happier.
5. Tis the Season
Feeling overwhelmed already? Here is one of my favorite posts: An Organized and Stress-Free Planning Guide for Quilters. Also, here is a terrific roundup of Clutter-Free Christmas Gift Ideas.
6. More for the Season!
I found a lot of seasonal ideas this week! I love this idea to create your own Advent calendar of experiences! And here is a terrific article with ways to enjoy the season while minimizing stress–yes, please! And finally, here is some lovely inspiration for holiday gift-wrapping!
7. Recently on the Blog
Below you’ll find the posts from earlier this week on the blog:
- A Quilting Life December 2025 Block of the Month
- A Quilting Life Year in Review: Quilts
- A Quilting Life Year in Review: Small Projects
Thanks so much for stopping by to read the Saturday Seven 419: 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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