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My FREE 2020 Block of the Month Announcement!

*** 2020 BOM Announcement ***

Do you love to have fun sewing along with everyone? I do too! 

This is the 7th year I'm designing and hosting this Free Block of the Month for my friends who own the Free Quilt Patterns page, Stashify.  One of the things they do is build websites for quilt shops.  So that is how I got to know them. 

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*** The Theme 'Out West! ***

Let me tell you about this year, I am SO excited about this theme! What can be better than Cowboy hats, horses, Wild West stories (old and new), and maybe a chuck wagon stew as you explore the West for a year!

Gregg and I have traveled across the country and some of my favorite stops had me learning about Western life. Not only what went on years ago, but also current western lifestyles.

To get in shape for this journey I’ve been doing a lot of research and it’s going to be hard to narrow it down to only 10 exciting things about the West to feature. I’ve even found a lingo guide, who knew that Pecos Strawberries are Beans? Now I’m on the hunt to read a few books by current day western authors.. if you have a recommendation leave it below.

Block #1 will be available during the day Jan 3, not right away, but later after Andy gets to work in Utah and makes it live.

*** Supply List & KIT INFO  ***

Each month I will write an article here and at their website. I will have a photo sharing party at the end. So you will click over to get the block and then come back to my website to share your photos. You can also share at Facebook by going to  https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/ 

And when you get your fabric together, share it below! 

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NOTE - This sew along's patterns will always be found at https://www.freequiltpatterns.info/

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*** LIMITED number of Kits ***

I had the Fat Quarter Shop create a bundle for me and there are very limited Quantities of what I'm using

I'm using 

• 15 Fat Quarters
• 1.5 yds of a background
• 2 yds for the border, binding and in some of the blocks. 

GET an Out West Bundle - there is Limited Quantity

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***OTHER Fabric Options ***

TODAY on Lucky Friday the 13th there is a FQ Bundle blowout sale, perfect timing!  ENDS 12/14 at 8am CST. I found these 2 that will be fun options that are different than what I'm using, LOVE the names!!  They each have enough FQ, so You'll need get background and border to go with it .. fun options! So if you'd like a soft and romantic look, maybe a more masculine quilt, check out the options today, you might as well get it now while it's on sale!

• SALE BUNDLES
• Blaze Bundle
• Adventure Awaits

If you decide to build your own bundle, I'm grateful if you shop with my links to support my small family business, thank you!

• Fat Quarter Bundles, I sorted by the sale bundles first. You need 15 fabrics so check each FQ bundle as they are all different
• Try the Basic of the month for your background, I love the marbled look of this month's SALE fabric!

Are you ready to join me? Leave me a comment telling me your favorite Western thing. A story, movie, song, a place you’ve visited!

I’ve pulled out my turquoise cowboy boots, and as Mae West Said “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

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Fireside Chat with Pat & GOODIE Bag giveaway!

If you are reading this in an email, CLICK THE TITLE or the SEE MORE at the end to come to my website to watch my video!

*** ABOUT ***

• How to think about amazing panels like the Santa
• Project updates & FREE patterns - links below
• and at the end Sneak Peek to the topics for the 2020 sew alongs!
• Thank you for using my links, they support my small family business.
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*** Fun Fabrics & Tools I shared***

• Bonnie Lane Fabric http://shrsl.com/1ybpn

• Wreath in Winterberry http://shrsl.com/1yysp
• Sweet Christmas Snowman http://shrsl.com/20a9b
• Santa http://shrsl.com/20a99
• Sew Along Glow http://shrsl.com/1q364
• Sew Along Drive Down Bonnie Lane http://shrsl.com/1yc7b
• Norm and Nannette Gnome Kits ON SALE .. SO CUTE! http://shrsl.com/1yc7e

• 20% off Oliso irons, including the mini, with code PATSLOAN20 

** Quilts & Projects ** 

• Button club Wreath https://blog.patsloan.com/2019/12/free-wreaths-for-everyone-pattern-that-is.html

• 2 Fat Quartes to make Tisket a Tasket http://shrsl.com/209o9

• Houses from Merry and Bright https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/2018/07/merry-bright-sew-along-block-1.html

• Perfect 5 quilt layouts https://blog.patsloan.com/2019/12/freeperfect-5-sampler-layouts-.html

• Winter Fun https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/winter-fun-sew-along.html

• Tree skirt  PDF purchase for a few dollars at http://shrsl.com/1znlt Video at https://youtu.be/EK733daLCVY

• Fabric is Cinnaberry http://shrsl.com/1znkz

Tools & Books

• Ironing Board covers http://shrsl.com/1xl2h
• Quilt is in the Perfect 10 Book http://shrsl.com/1yc7h
• Perfect 5 ruler & book http://shrsl.com/1yc7g
• Christmas Scissors http://shrsl.com/1znpf
• My Aurifil Thread on SALE http://shrsl.com/1nm8d 
• Project Containers I use https://amzn.to/2FcOnBp 
• My rolling office Assistant https://amzn.to/2B5NmZO
• Most BOOKS  20% off http://shrsl.com/1w5sv  Including my 'Celebrate the Seasons" 
• Quilt Behind me in the video & My Red & White Quilt that hangs in my studio ** Crush ** Digital Download 

Snack Chat

• Butter Cookies https://amzn.to/2P7KcfA

Charity Sew Along for 2020

• Bloom-Topia bag http://shrsl.com/1yc6q & Pin Minder http://shrsl.com/1yc6u
• Next 2 sew along announcements will be very soon!

** Important Links!**

• Block Wed  https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/winter-fun-sew-along.html
• Drive Down Bonnie Lane Pattern  http://shrsl.com/1q6je
• My Bonnie Lane Fabric http://shrsl.com/1ohs5
• The Project Details https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/pat-sloan-drive-down-bonnie-lane-.html
• Table runner project page https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/bonnie-lane-table-runner.html
• Glow http://shrsl.com/1u2wd
• Glow Project page https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/bonnie-lane-glow-quilt.html
• Prior Fireside chats https://blog.patsloan.com/fireside-chats/
• Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/
• My furniture is Koala Studios http://mykoalastudio.com/
• My Sewing Machines are Babylock - Jubilant at http://shrsl.com/1fdj5

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