Pat Sloan A Way with Words

 

When I saw the "In Your Words" blog hop announced at sewwequilt.com,I had to Join the fun!

You know I have a very long love affair with Letters, Quotes, Books, Text...

In Highschool I learned to type on a manual typewriter and my love of the shapes of letters never seems to end. I'm a "If you put words on it, I'll buy" it kind of gal!

Right from the start.. as soon as I learned to applique, I put words on my quilts. I  teach applique with "Heartfelt Welcome" at times, and it is always such fun to see how everyone creates their own version of this quilt (which includes that welcome stitchery!). I've seen it made in cottage fabrics, brights, black/white and red.. you name it, you can do it!

I think words make the project so much more personal, don't you? 

You can really say things with your quilt... things that last.. things that will be there for your family and friends to see for years to come. 

Since 2006 I've picked a 'Word for the Year'.  This year it is CREATE, and you can read about my other words ... but really... let's not discussion the need for 'Twinkle' all year.. (what was I thinking!)

Do you pick a word for the year? You do? I'd love to know what it is!

My Quilt 'Be Thankful' sums up a lot about me. I'm thankful to work in a business that I love, doing something I love each and everyday. I'm thankful for all my quilt friends (that's YOU!) ...especially those of you who hang out with me all the time.. SMOOCHES to you!  You make my days here working by myself joyful! And when you invite me to teach.. oh that is THE ICING on the cake! I totally love meeting you in person!

I must say that I'm itching to make up my 'Be Thankful' in my new fabric line "Eat Your Fruits n' Veggies" ... maybe with the reds... mmmmm. I love the baskets, the vine, the berries... I never tire of this quilt.. which is good isn't it? 

Over the years I've put words on many many quilts! 

Here is an idea for you... take any block and use festive fabric, like these cupcakes... YUM!!!!  Set the block so it's a nice wallhanging or table topper size.. 30" square or so.  Using a tonal border, add "Happy Birthday" with the name of the person.. birthdate.. etc..

It's an INSTANT Party!

 

The hop asked us to talk words.. and the others in this hop have written some amazing stories.  I decided to devote my newest quilt to my husband Gregg. (yes that IS Mushy... he thinks so too).  When I was thinking of the words to use ....this saying popped into my head and didn't leave...

"I love you to the Moon and Back"

Maybe because of our New Year's eve trip HERE to see 'our' space shuttle at the Smithsonian.  To make this quilt really personal.. so it lasts a lifetime.. I put our initials on it. This does make it EXTRA mushy you know.. wink! (FYI - I fondly refer to Gregg as The Shipping Department.. and when we travel to visit you .. you'll get to meet him!)

Instead of a giveway... I have a present for EACH of YOU...

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CLICK HERE to download my FREE pattern for this quilt!

And guess what? I have a FREE Alphabet for you. Upper and Lower case letters.. CLICK HERE and look for the photo of  EAT (yah.. I know.. it's weird.. but that is what it is)

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Thank you so much To Mdm.Samm and Linda for hosting this hop!! AND there are more new posts today. For the previouse days scroll through www.sewwequilt.com click to the other people on the hop.. have fun..

leave me and everyone else a comment!

• Tomorrows Treasures Today  (Denise D.)
• My Collection of Things  (Jeni K.)
• Quiltin' Jenny  (Jenny)
• Shade Tree Quilting (Judy C.)
• Prim Perfect (Christa)
• Rosemary at That Other Blog (Rosemary B.)
• Pat Sloan, The Voice of Quilting (ME!!!)
• Dachsies With Moxie  (Agnes B.)
• Sew Many Yarns (Lyndsey M.)
• Sew We Quilt  (Mdm. Samm)

And I'm hosting a 2013 year of UFO busting.. want to join me?

CLICK HERE for the details.. I'd love to have you play with me!

Comments

[Thimbleanna]

You're a girl after my own heart Pat! I LOVE words on anything. Love that adorable new quilt pattern too!

[CeLynn]

Nothing wrong with getting a little mushy every now and again! What a sweet quilt for your hubby,bet he loves it,even if he thinks its mushy ;) Thanks for playing along with us on the hop.

[Anita]

Thanks for the great pattern and alphabet! It is a little mushy, but sweet :)

[Frances]

You have a way with words. Thanks for sharing - words and pattern.

[Susan]

Thank you so much for the patterns!!! Love your words :)

[MoeWest]

Thanks for the patterns Pat. I love your word projects! My word for 2013 is declutter. It needs to be done before we downsize in a couple of years.

[Robin T]

Thank you for sharing a pattern. I love reading your blog each day! Thank you for your enthusiasm.

[Sarah in Houston]

Oh Pat, how sweet of you to make Greg a love 'note'. I love your quilt. "I love you to the moon and back" is on the wall in my grandson's room. Thanks

[Erin @ Sew at Home Mummy]

I love your last quilt - it reminds me of the story I read my baby every day - "Guess How Much I Love You?". Made me tear up. Thanks for sharing Pat!

[Diane S]

A free alphabet for a words blog. What a perfect present. Thank You! To the moon and back. And I love the fabric in your Happy Birthday quilt.

[Jenn B]

such fun projects. I love them all. You do beautiful work.

[Susan Perham]

Love this quilt Pat! I say this phrase to my sweet little boys every morning as I drop them off at school. They always answer with something similar, like I love you more than all the leaves on that tree or something equally little boy like. This quilt touches my heart!!

[Kathy Gentry]

Great quilts. You do such lovely work! Thanks so much for the free patterns.

[Marlene]

Pat I love your thankful attitude - we would all be better if we embraced it! Add to that your generous heart and your thankfulness is being shown in such a concrete way. What beautiful pieces. blessings, marlene

[Lyn M]

Thanks so much for being part of the hop. Thanks too for the quilt pattern. You are so sharing. My word this year is smile. Hope I can keep it up. ;-)

[Jane]

Wonderful job and thank you for the treat!

[Barb Johnson]

I've never put words on a quilt, but now I want to try it! Thank you for the alphabet appliques - it makes it easier for me to try it out!

[LJ]

First, thank you for you gift. It is a darling quilt and I know you'll enjoy it for years. Thanks for the invite to see the space shuttle - that would be fantastic! I'm really sorry that the shuttle program was shuttled. Unofficially, I've joined the UFO stash busting. I have a journal beside me with the first notes regarding "Know what you have." As soon as these Christmas decorations are finally packed and stashed, I will begin my UFO LIST.

[Annette]

Love your post and learning a little more about you. thanks for sharing your quilts with us and the pattern as well.
I will be checking in more often.
thanks again for joining the hop
in stitches

[robin]

Awesome quilts! Thanks for the pattern!

[Jeanne Jones]

I have made quilted valentines for my hubby. This year we will celebrate our 50th anniversary in December. I will start celebrating with this quilt and hopefully finish with a Double Wedding Ring.

[Kathleen S]

thank you for sharing your wonderful projects....

[Sandra Davidson]

I love your word quilts Pat, I hope that you have been enjoying this little blog hop of words. It is totally amazing how creative everyone has been and the lovely words they have show cast. Thanks for sharing with us. Blessings Sandra

[nancy mcmahan]

Your quilts are so amazing. I love them. thanks for sharing

[lynninflorida]

What a sweet sweet quilt! Thanks so much for sharing...it's a definite "gotta make"!