Sherri from A Quilting Life shares about her quilting journey, fabrics and fabric design, quilt patterns, books and tutorials. You'll also find a mix of lifestyle, decorating, organizing and productivity inspiration and tips.
A Quilting Life Late October Notes
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Hello Reader, I'm not sure how it got to be the final week of October, but here we are! I'm enjoying our lovely weather and the noticeable change in season. I've also been able to get some good sewing done this week and finished a project I've had on my bucket list for a couple of years now--I'm hoping to get more projects started (and finished) this week. Keep reading for all of the details and notes from the week. Patchwork Duffle ProjectI've been wanting to make a Patchwork Duffle for several years, and this week I finally got it put together. I used scraps from our Delightfully Yours, Raspberry Summer, Strawberry Lemonade, and Laguna Sunrise collections and then used the grey floral from Delightfully Yours for my straps. For the bag lining (see the photo below for that) I used our 60" wide Dresden print from Raspberry Summer (and yes, it's still available here). I still need to make my carrying strap but will get that done this week. It feels good to have finally checked this one off my list! This Week on the Blog + Our YouTube ChannelBelow you'll find the links to this week's posts and videos. I had a lot of questions about pattern details for some of the items in our booths, and you'll find most of those in the Quilted Christmas Projects post and video linked below. (I still have another post to share about the cross-stitch designs):
Coming This WeekTomorrow is podcast day! I think the episode is a great one. Chelsi and I both remarked after taping how much we enjoyed the topics and the game Billy created for us to play. Give it a listen on your favorite podcast platform, or watch it on our YouTube channel. I'll also have the next Moda Blockheads block to share this week and hope to finally finish up a Quilt Market review post as well. Desert Quilters of Nevada PresentationOn a more personal note: I was honored to have been invited to speak at the Desert Quilters of Nevada Quilt Guild 40th Anniversary celebration. This is the guild my grandmother belonged to for many years, and they were a delightful group to speak with yesterday in Henderson, Nevada. Thank you to all who came and visited with me--several were longtime blog readers and YouTube channel viewers. Quilters are the best! Thanks so very much for taking the time to read this week's newsletter. I hope you get to spend some good time in your sewing room this week.
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A Quilting Life...Quilts + Creative Living
Sherri from A Quilting Life shares about her quilting journey, fabrics and fabric design, quilt patterns, books and tutorials. You'll also find a mix of lifestyle, decorating, organizing and productivity inspiration and tips.
Hello Reader, Happy November! (And just like that the busy season is upon us)! I hope you are doing well and getting to spend time with your sewing and quilting projects. I've got a lot to share today including the November $5 pattern, recent finishes, and a pre-order for Poinsettia & Pear Project Packages. Keep reading for all of the details plus this week's links and videos. Sea Breeze is the November $5 Pattern...read below to see why... $5 for November This month's $5 pattern is my Sea...
Hello Reader, I hope your weekend is going wonderfully and that you are able to enjoy some time with your sewing machine and some favorite fabrics. I was finally able to get some good sewing time this week and now have a lot of things on my to-make list--sometimes the more I sew the more projects I end up wanting to do! Keep reading for all of the week's notes plus details for kits for my Poinsettia Stars Block of the Month and a new version of a table runner pattern in the shop. Kits will be...
Hello Reader, I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and that your fall is lovely (or spring if you are in the southern hemisphere)! It was a whirlwind of a week as I was out of town for five days for International Quilt Market in Houston, Texas. I've been home now for nearly a week and am just starting to feel caught up. A lot has been shared on the blog and our YouTube channel, and we have more coming your way soon. Keep reading for all of the fun! Closeup of some of the fun things in my...