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.

Support the show