Hello Reader, First, if you've been reading the newsletter for a while you know that it's pretty rare for me to participate in a livestream event. When we do, it's because of a person or product that we wholly stand behind. Well, tooday is the day! We are having a Livestream today at 9:00 a.m. PST (noon EST) on the A Quilting Life YouTube channel and will be joined by Lindsey from Cutterpillar. I love and use several of the Cuterpillar products for quilters and can't wait for you to see some...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, First, thank you so much for subscribing to and reading my weekly newsletter. I also want to let you know that I appreciate your time and kind words. This has been a busy week, and I have a lot to share including the link for our Birch & Willow Project Package pre-orders. Keep reading for all of the details. The Poinsettia Stars BOM will begin in July--just waiting for all of the fabrics and kits to get delivered :) Poinsettia & Pear Our Poinsettia & Pear is now shipping from...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! First, thanks so much for reading each week! I hope your weekend is going well and that you've been able to get some sewing and quilting done. I've been getting a lot done in the sewing room because it has been 110+ for the past several days :( Hoping for some kind of cool-down soon! Today I'm sharing the weekly newsletter with some recent finishes, the posts for the week, and a few new things in the shop. Midsummer Patchwork Bow Last week I shared a picture of a Mini Patchwork Bow in...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! I hope your first week of June is going well. I've just returned home from a week-long retreat in Dallas, Texas at the Modavation event for shop owners. It was truly inspiring to be around all of my Moda friends, and shop owners I've known for years or just for a week! I will definitely be sharing all about the event in a post next week. For now, keep reading for the June notes plus one of my favorite finds from the retreat. Booth Photo from H + H Americas Trade show in early May 2026...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, It's been a beautiful last week of May here--we've had temperatures in the 80's which is almost a little miraculous for the end of May (we are used to sometimes being in the 110's by now). So, I'm enjoying every cool morning and evening until the heat arrives soon. In the studio I've been working on new things for fall and doing some cleaning and organizing. I'm ready to start sewing some fun small project very soon! Poinsettia & Pear Precuts Have Arrived Poinsettia & Pear...
29 days ago • 1 min read
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...
about 1 month 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 2 months 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...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read