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...
6 days 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...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy Easter if you are celebrating today! I'm grateful for this holiday, all it represents, and the reflection that it brings into my life. I'm also grateful for the beautiful spring weather we are having here, and hope that your spring is beginning to arrive (or your fall in the southern hemisphere). Thank you for taking the time out of your day to review this week's newsletter! Today I'm sharing the $5 April pattern, notes from the week, and some things to look forward too....
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, First, thank you so much for subscribing and reading my weekly newsletter. I hope that these newsletters are informative and inspiring--helping you to make the most of your quilting life. This week I'm sharing a recap of the week's earlier posts and videos along with some reminders for upcoming events Happy Spools $5 Just a few more days to get the Happy Spools pattern in paper or PDF for $5. I'll be sharing the $5 April pattern next week, so watch for that! Find Happy Spools in...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Thanks so very much for taking the time to read this week's newsletter. I appreciate your readership and support. I'm sharing all of the notes from the week plus some extra spring-themed ideas today. It was a busy week in my sewing room. I finished up another secret sewing project and am ready to begin another one. We've had a bit of extra time with these fabrics, so I'm getting to really enjoy the process and haven't felt rushed as I've been sewing and binding. Hopefully, I can...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Thanks so much for taking the time to read my weekly newsletter! I appreciate your support. Today I'm sharing a brand-new spring flowers mug rug pattern, details about our November 2026 retreat, the link to sign up for the next session of the A Quilting Life Academy online course, and the notes from the week. Additionally, I have a look ahead to what's coming soon. Tulip & Rose Mug Rugs: Both designs included in the new pattern. Tulip & Rose Mug Rug Pattern Just in time for your...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Thank you so much for subscribing and taking the time to read this week's newsletter. We appreciate your support! I hope your weekend is going well so far--I have some great things to share with you today plus several "coming soon" things to put on your list, including a 2026 retreat with Sherri & Chelsi and a new session of my A Quilting Life Academy online course. Keep reading for all of the details. View of the sewing room after taping a couple of podcasts earlier this week...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy March! Now that we are officially in March, I feel like it's safe to say spring is just around the corner! We've definitely had some spring-like weather this week where I live, and I even wore sandals yesterday! I'm stopping in today with the $5 March pattern, some notes from the week, and a look at what is coming soon! My Happy Spools and Happy Spools Mini quilts are pieced in our Bountiful Blooms collection. $5 for March: Happy Spools The $5 pattern for March is my Happy...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope you've had a wonderful week and weekend and that you are staying safe and warm (we've had some cooler weather here, and I know it's moved to the east now). Today I'm sharing details on a fun new sew along, this week's content (including a new free pillow tutorial), and some coming soon things to look forward to. Block 1 (left) and a sneak peek of next week's block 2 Sewcialites 3 Just Started The Fat Quarter Shop Sewcialites Sew Along is in its third season, and I'm once...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read