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...
10 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...
17 days 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...
24 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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...
about 2 months 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...
about 2 months 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,...
2 months ago • 1 min read