An Antique Quilt Cut in Half and Reunited! Plus Pool Tote Tutorial + Strawberry Project Ideas

Greetings friends! I hope life is treating you well. Thanks so much for stopping by. Today I've got an Antique quilt with a fun personal connection and a bunch of fun, simple 🍓 summer sewing ideas.

An Antique Quilt with an Amazing Story

I am a big fan of antique quilts - especially those made by 19th-century women of the western migration in the United States.

They were hearty, heroic women who were used to doing hard things. I love that their quilts are a record of their artistic creativity and talents despite a rugged and often spartan life.

In honor of Pioneer Day here in Utah this week, I'm sharing a post about a pioneer quilt that was cut in half, how the two halves found each other again 150 later, and how I discovered my own personal family connection to this quilt.

I recently got to see in person and it was so spectacular. The story of the makers of this quilt is even better.

Pool Tote Bag Tutorial

In need of a new tote to carry around this summer? Or maybe you have some cheerful fabric in your stash in need of a quick project.

Amanda from Jedi Craft Girl shares a quick bag tutorial for this handy (and reversible!) pool tote!

Fun Finds on the Web - Strawberry Projects:

It's Strawberry Season! Here are some cute Strawberry-themed projects for you!

This Quilted Strawberry coasters tutorial from Ellis & Higgs is one of the most popular projects on my blog. Perfect for a cute decorative touch or handmade gift for a summer soiree.

Gracie from Burlap and Blossoms has the cutest free pattern for a Strawberry and Blossom quilt block + pillow.​

Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane shares her tutorial for the cutest strawberry pincushions.

The Purl Soho has a free pattern for strawberry throw pillows!

Ameroonie Designs has the sweetest pattern for a Strawberry applique mini quilt.

​Strawberry Drawstring Bag tutorial from Mindy Makes.

Sales this week:

​Connecting Threads has up to 50% off assorted clearance products with code 7CLOSEOUT25 at checkout. (Includes kits, thread, and lots of blender basics.)

Missouri Star Quilt Company is finishing up their Christmas in July event with deals through July 25.

I'm late getting my newsletter out this week. My husband and I just returned from a special summer trip to visit friends. And it was pretty wonderful. I have to admit, I'm not super excited to be home. 😆

Here's a peek at a few of my favorite views. I don't think you'll believe where this white sand beach location was found. I'll share more details next week!

I'm also happy to report that the epic hike that I mentioned I was training for in last week's newsletter, happened! It was one of the hardest hikes I've ever done, and I'm so proud of myself. The payoff at the top was worth it!

In the mean time I'm rounding up laundry and fighting off jet lag so this newsletter is short and sweet.

I'll be back with more to share next week.

Have a great week! As always, thanks for stopping by.

Amy

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