Hello Reader, Happy Sunday! I hope your weekend is going well and that lots of sewing is in your plans. I first want to say how thankful I am for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country as well celebrate them and express our gratitude this Memorial Day Weekend in the US. Although there is still another full week of May, it's definitely the unofficial start to summer where I live. School is out, daytime temperatures are in the high 90's, and the summer vibe is real. (I'm just...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, I hope you've had a wonderful week and that you are able to get some sewing and quilting done this weekend! It took me most of the week to get back in my normal rhythms after attending the H + H Americas convention in Chicago (I'm linking my recap of this event below). But I've been steadily getting things put away and cleaned up and am ready for a productive week ahead. Recent Posts and Videos Below you'll find links to the posts from earlier this week: The Liberty Sampler...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope you've had a beautiful weekend and also want to wish a happy Mother's Day to all who mother and celebrate this day! I've had a whirlwind of a week, flying out to Chicago on Monday and returning early Saturday morning from the H&H Americas trade show there. I shared our Midsummer Fabric collection there in the Moda Designer Booth area and came home inspired and ready to get back to work designing and creating. I'll have a full post on the show later this week. Our booth at...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader! First, thank you so much for subscribing and reading my weekly newsletter. I appreciate your support with all my heart! It's been a busy time as we have prepared to share our latest collection with Moda Fabrics, Midsummer. This group is our 24th fabric collection, and one we have been wanting to put out into the world for so long. Thank you for all of the kind comments we've received so far! Midsummer by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics Our Midsummer collection is now showing to...
30 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, We are super excited to be sharing our Midsummer collection that is now showing to shops and that will arrive in stores in December 2026. If you love these fabrics, we would love for you to request that your favorite online or brick and mortar shop place their orders for this collection. Get a sneak peek at the fabrics and find all of the new patterns in the shop now. New Patterns + Discounts All of my new patterns are in the shop and are on sale through May 10th. Get 20% off...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, First, thanks so much for taking the time to read the weekly newsletter. I appreciate your support. I try to keep these weekend notes full of helpful information and inspiration. This week I have some exciting things to share. Patchwork Sewing Machine Cover Last week I shared my recently finished Scrappy Patchwork Sewing Machine cover. It just makes me smile each time I walk in the room. You can download a free PDF pattern for this, or if you'd like a printed copy, they are...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, First, thank you so much for reading and subscribing to my weekly newsletter. I hope you'll find each one informative and interesting with inspiration for your own Quilting Life! I'm in love with this arrangement...and also ordered another one in a different color for another spot in our home. The Countdown Begins: 10 More Days We are super excited to be sharing a brand-new collection with you in just ten days. All of my quilts are made and bound, and Chelsi is past the half-way...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, I'm stopping by today with a fun mid-week announcement. After thinking about this for over a year, I've decided to start publishing on Substack! My introduction with more details on why I'm doing this is available today. A Quilting Life Substack Introductory Post Everything Else is Staying the Same... Not to worry--I'll still be sending my free weekend newsletter, and blog posts and videos (and podcasts) will continue as usual. The A Quilting Life Substack subscription is just...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, First, thank you so much for subscribing and reading my weekly newsletter. Each weekend I share links to the content on my website from the week before along with upcoming special events and things you won't want to miss. Here at home we have some beautiful weather--I'm hoping to get a walk today because I was in my sewing room all day yesterday--so fun, but I love the outdoors, too! April blocks: easy to make, too! See the block construction video on the blog or on our YouTube...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read