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Overcoming the Dog Days of Summer with Fun and Productive Summer Sewing Ideas
Manage episode 422840544 series 2847261
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share and discuss ideas for overcoming the dog days of Summer with some ideas for Summer sewing projects and other things that can be done in your sewing space to help you feel productive and ready to create. This podcast also marks the 4th anniversary of the A Quilting Life Podcast! Thank you to all the loyal listeners and viewers who have supported us along the way. There would be no podcast without an audience!
Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29793
Cozy Earth 30% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com
Hearts at Home (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3A3XCin
Magnolia (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3M0M5oN
2023 Block of the Month PDF: https://tidd.ly/4e0jxKN
Pink Toolbox (available in other colors): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Mini-10-83-in-Friction-2-Drawer-Pink-Steel-Tool-Box/5014358971
Summer Sewing Ideas:
1. Clean up your space: purge unnecessary items, inventory rotary blades, and thread, clean off flat surfaces, etc.
2. Go over works in progress: choose one per month to work on.
3. Sort fabrics for keeping, donating, selling…
4. Work on scrap organization either weekly or monthly throughout the summer.
5. Change your sewing machine needle.
6. Attend a local guild meeting or activity.
7. Set aside 20 minutes to sew daily—see how long you can keep up the streak!
8. Try a new technique.
9. Prepare a handwork bag to take with you on trips and outings.
10. Label a quilt.
11. Start a scrap quilt.
12. Plan your Christmas sewing projects.
13. Attend a quilt show.
14. Buy a new quilting ruler or tool you’ve been wanting to get.
15. Clean up your room for 10 minutes after each time you sew for a month
Patchwork Garden Remix (Top Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk
Shine Remix (Bottom Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM
Happy Go Lucky 2 (Top Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH
Tulip & Vine (Middle Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3PPuF2R
Starry-Eyed (Bottom Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq
Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve
Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh
NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.
Where to Find Us:
Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/
A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com
Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/
A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife
A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/
Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/
A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts
Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade
Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife
Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.
131 episoder
Manage episode 422840544 series 2847261
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share and discuss ideas for overcoming the dog days of Summer with some ideas for Summer sewing projects and other things that can be done in your sewing space to help you feel productive and ready to create. This podcast also marks the 4th anniversary of the A Quilting Life Podcast! Thank you to all the loyal listeners and viewers who have supported us along the way. There would be no podcast without an audience!
Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29793
Cozy Earth 30% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com
Hearts at Home (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3A3XCin
Magnolia (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3M0M5oN
2023 Block of the Month PDF: https://tidd.ly/4e0jxKN
Pink Toolbox (available in other colors): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Mini-10-83-in-Friction-2-Drawer-Pink-Steel-Tool-Box/5014358971
Summer Sewing Ideas:
1. Clean up your space: purge unnecessary items, inventory rotary blades, and thread, clean off flat surfaces, etc.
2. Go over works in progress: choose one per month to work on.
3. Sort fabrics for keeping, donating, selling…
4. Work on scrap organization either weekly or monthly throughout the summer.
5. Change your sewing machine needle.
6. Attend a local guild meeting or activity.
7. Set aside 20 minutes to sew daily—see how long you can keep up the streak!
8. Try a new technique.
9. Prepare a handwork bag to take with you on trips and outings.
10. Label a quilt.
11. Start a scrap quilt.
12. Plan your Christmas sewing projects.
13. Attend a quilt show.
14. Buy a new quilting ruler or tool you’ve been wanting to get.
15. Clean up your room for 10 minutes after each time you sew for a month
Patchwork Garden Remix (Top Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk
Shine Remix (Bottom Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM
Happy Go Lucky 2 (Top Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH
Tulip & Vine (Middle Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3PPuF2R
Starry-Eyed (Bottom Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq
Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve
Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh
NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.
Where to Find Us:
Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/
A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com
Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/
A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife
A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/
Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/
A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts
Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade
Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife
Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.
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