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...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, And just like that it's the middle of February! I hope your month is going well and that you are settling into a quilting and sewing rhythm for the new year. Today I'm sharing the usual notes from the week plus my plan for organizing for the remainder of this quarter. I hope you'll find some helpful ideas here! Recently on the Blog I shared some very fun things this week on the blog and our YouTube channel. Our podcast was well-received, and then I shared a roundup of Fat Eighth...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope your February is off to a wonderful start. We've been having some beautiful spring-like weather here, and I'm soaking it in since it's supposed to drop back to normal February temperatures in a week or so. I've been checking a lot of things off my list including finishing up the design work for patterns for our spring release collection. My sewing machine just got back from being serviced, and I'm ready to put her to work! My sampler with the 6" finished blocks from the...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Happy February! I hope you're doing well and having a wonderful weekend. Today I'm sharing recent happenings, the $5 pattern for February, posts from the week with A Quilting Life, and some tips for your inspiration. Just before our Livestream in my studio with Fat Quarter Shop! Livestream Trunk Show with Fat Quarter Shop On Friday we were excited to be able to participate in a Livestream Trunk Show with Kimberly of Fat Quarter Shop. We shared quilts from our Delightfully Yours,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, First, I hope you're staying warm and safe if you're in the path of the crazy winter storm moving across the US right now! We've had a little wind and some cool temperatures, but nothing crazy here. Still, I've been indoors a lot sewing up as much as I can with some future collection strike-offs! Keep reading for the end of the month notes plus details on our livestream this Friday with Kimberly of Fat Quarter Shop. We're very excited to be able to appear on her show and share...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, First, I hope your weekend is going well and that you are getting time to sew and quilt! Thanks so much for opening the weekly newsletter. My goal is to provide you with quilting inspiration and also keep you updated with all things happening at A Quilting Life. Keep reading for a new small pattern, notes from the week, and coming soon! Heart Mug Rug + Pillow Pattern It's been fun sharing my new Mug Rug pattern featuring a heart block for the season. There is also a pattern for...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope you're doing well today and have been able to enjoy your weekend with some quilting and sewing. Today I'm stopping in with links to the recent posts and videos along with few notes about things coming soon! I snapped this photo the other afternoon after a lovely rainstorm. It was so fun to see the sun shining! Quilt on the table is my latest Birch & Willow finish--Crossroads. Recently on the Blog Below are the posts from earlier this week on the blog--Monday I shared the...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope you're having a wonderful weekend and a beautiful beginning to 2026! We were blessed with some lovely rain New Year's Eve and into New Year's Day which made for perfect sewing weather! I've already finished my first quilt top for the year and dropped it off to be quilted yesterday. I have more projects on the list as I'm sure you do, too! Today I'm sharing the $5 January pattern, links from earlier in the week, and a look ahead with details for the A Quilting Life Free...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I hope your week has been a good one! And now we're into the final week of the year. This is such a favorite time of mine--I tend to get a lot of sewing done this week. I also like to reflect on the year ending and get organized for the upcoming seasons. I'll have some special posts for that this week and the early part of January. I'm looking forward to 2026! Earlier This Week Below you'll find the links to the blog posts from earlier this week: Cottage Charm Fat Quarter Quilt...
2 months ago • 1 min read