Hello and happy Saturday! Welcome to my Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 32 post! I have a lot of fun with these posts. I share some things quilt-related and some things just for fun! Enjoy this week’s post which includes fabric, quilt blocks, recipes, and more!
Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 32
1. First up is a fun new contest…the Winterville Quilt Along contest sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop. My Winterville block is above, pieced in Clover Hollow fabric. I think I’m going to add a cream strip to the top and then finish it as a mini quilt! Find out all of the details about the quilt along and contest here. Oh, and get the Winterville pattern here!
2. Next is a fun blue fat quarter bundle for everyone who loves the color blue! This is an especially summery mix of 15 fat quarters, too! Get the Year of the Fat Quarter Blue bundle here!
3. I thought this Stain Removal chart was a really good one! Because as quilters, everyone expects us to be able to fix all fabric-related issues, right?!
4. A few weeks ago I mentioned this book Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done
. I finished reading it the other night, and I’m glad I did. I picked up a lot of helpful tips and feel like I have a different perspective now on my time. You can also watch the author’s terrific Ted Talk here where she talks about some of her earlier thoughts on time management.
5. I found some good recipes this week, so I’m sharing them all here. A healthy Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken, a delicious Stuffed Sweet Peppers Appetizer, and Mini Key Lime Pies.
6. This week’s Splendid Sampler block is another applique’ version. They have all been really cute so far! Get the free block pattern here!
7. Did you know that if you’ve missed any of the Saturday Seven posts you can easily find them all in one place? Go here to access all of the Saturday Seven posts!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s Saturday Seven Inspiration for Quilters | 32! Have a wonderful weekend and happy quilting!
Sue H says
Another great Sat 7 Post! The recipes look delicious and will be served at my house soon!
Hildy says
Love all the links and your house block is so cute!
Patty Lambusta says
First, I love this blog and all your wonderful posts. I was wondering how you hang your mini blocks in your sewing room. Such a fun display. Thanks so much.
Sherri says
Some I hang with push pins. But for most of them I have a simple method I’ve shared on the blog. If you google “A Quilting Life How to Hang a Mini Quilt” the post should come right up!
Patty Lambusta says
Thank you!
Sue says
Thanks for the stain chart
Beckie says
I’m very new to quilting with the exception of simple blocks machine sewn together. Around the world (tube patterning) & light/dark contrasting colors of cotton for log cabin pattern. My question is when doing appliques is it best to use same type of material or sometimes I see what looks like felt material? Before I ruin to much thought I might ask.
Sherri says
Wool or felted wool applique is actually easier I think than traditional applique’. So I would really recommend you try wool applique’ first. You can applique’ it onto a cotton background or a wool background.
Ruth Finch says
Sherry, I’ve followed your blog for years, but have never let you know how much I enjoy it. Your “Saturday Seven”s have become something I look forward to all week long! I still have a couple more years to work fulltime, and have fibromyalgia–your red, white, and blue quilts have made me push using my Minick & Simpson stash to the top of my quilty bucket list for the days when I can spend my 9-11 a.m. energy hours sewing… Thanks for the Saturday mix of sewing, life inspiration, and yummy recipes!
Sherri says
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment…happy quilting!
Susan Shaw says
I couldn’t find the link to the Splendid Sampler block in your blog. Did I miss it? Susan
Sherri says
I just added it in…thank you!
Kathy says
Can you tell me what fabric was used for the jelly roll rug. It is so beautiful!
Sherri says
Thank you! It’s my Clover Hollow collection which will be in stores next month!
Kathy says
Thank you! Can’t wait.