Pat Sloan's Blog

Pat Sloan: Let's get Personal.. ok?

What is it that REALLY has you coming back to read someones thoughts? On their blog? in their newsletter... on Facebook or at their internet group. Is it the friendship? The feeling of belonging? Maybe a great tip or tutorial. Or maybe it's the writing.. the writing that's a bit more personal. In my newsletter today I shared a bit about what I've been thinking lately. Did you like that? Is it too much.. just right? Several blogs I read are more personal.. not in a sappy or energy draining way... just personal as if they are sitting with me... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Dragonfly Dance with Show and Tell!

So many of you want a little MOTO-VATION to make my Brambleberry Friends quilt! Maybe you bought it as a kit years ago and with all the UFO busting you've found the bag you keep it in.... or maybe you saw it for the first time at one of my shows, or in my latest book... the Batik version is really catching the eye of so many of you. So here it is April.. and the time has come to Sew-A-Long.. and get it done! Because I am ready for SPRING and don't feel like making snowmen.. we'll actually START... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Searching for THESE.. can you help?

I have decided I REALLY ... as in REALLY need some cute clips. I am thinking up a plan for my booth space at the trade show and looking around my studio I found these... I got these adorable bird clips at Target last summer... and of course they are no more (what's with THAT? Don't they know it will be 9 months before I decide I need more?). So... seeing that I doubt these are in any of YOUR Target's.. have you seen anything cute like this? I need less than a dozen.. I would so love to find... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Sewing Bags anyone?

I have the most amazing friends. When I knew my new fabric line was in I sent out an email asking them if anyone could "Help Me Sew Faster" to get a LOT of projects made up for the trade show! And they came through with flying colors! Between now and when you see my booth in Portland.. I'll be sharing some previews of my fabric made up. Be sure your favorite quilt shop has ordered it! So let's take a look at .. My Sewing bag from the cover of my book "New Idea's for Applique" made in two... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Fabric designing, Making mistakes, applique and an amazing true story of friendship

CLICK HERE to catch up on my prior shows! Just sroll PAST the show description until you hit the "Disco Ball". Once that comes in the player is there! Here is what you can look forward to on my show today! Guest- Edyta Sitar the designer behind Laundry Basket Quilts is here today to chat about her newest book, fabric designing, playing with batiks and cottons and maybe share a tip or two on how she comes up with her amazing designs! Edyta's latest book CLICK to AMAZON www.laundrybasketquilts.com Guest- Jennifer Heynen is the pen behind the name "Jennifer Jangles".... Read more →