More Birch & Willow + Mid-September Notes


Hello Reader,

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend! And thank you so much for subscribing and reading my weekly newsletter. This is the best way to stay in touch with all things A Quilting Life and find out about current and upcoming collections, sales, and A Quilting Life events! Keep reading for all of the notes from this week.

Birch & Willow Quilt Backings

I've finally got the Birch and Willow quilt backings listed in the shop. Be sure to click on the listing to see all of the different fabric choices available. There is a good mix of fabrics in darks and lights available now.

Posts from Earlier in the Week

Below you'll find links to my blog posts from earlier this week including the September 2026 Block of the Month pattern. Be sure to also download the alternate Ohio Star center for the September block!

Coming Soon

Tomorrow, we have a new podcast episode airing on our YouTube channel and all of the podcast platforms. And, we are also beginning the countdown to share a beautiful collection with everyone on Friday, September 25th!

Also, if you pre-ordered a Birch & Willow project package, they will be shipping very soon. Our final items for the packages are arriving any day!

November Retreat: Anaheim California

Chelsi and I are very excited about our upcoming Anaheim California retreat. Kits and items for attendees are getting packed, and special bundles for our pop-up shop there are being put together! We have some really fun things in store for everyone. Two additional spots are now open, and if you are interested, please click below for all of the details. (If you are an Orange County, California resident, be sure to ask about an option where hotel stay would not be required).

Take the Poll!

I just noticed there is now a poll option right here in the newsletter. I'd love to get your feedback on the following question. If you have another idea not listed above, feel free to hit reply to this email to share your suggestion with me!

I hope you get to spend some time sewing today--happy quilting!

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