Pat Sloan's Blog

Pat Sloan: 3 tips to a blog Facelift

I've been fiddling around with my website look for the last few weeks. After taking a few workshops I knew that I was ready to make a BIGGER change. It's not totally done, but it's close! I want to share my 3 Blog Facelift Tips. What do you need to look at so you get the most out of your changes? Let's go look! Tip 1 - First it helps to have someone look at your sight and REALLY tell you how they feel about it's look and usability. I was lucky enough to have several people give me insight... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Quilt Alliance Quilt is on Ebay

The Quilt Alliance quilts are now on ebay and I'm in the FIRST WEEK! CLICK HERE to bid on my quilt. All the quilts are 20" x 20" and the proceeds go to the Quilt Alliance to support documenting the stories of our quilts. I'm thrilled to have a piece of my work going to help this great organization! CLICK HERE to see all the quilts this week CLICK HERE to learn about the rest of the quilts being auctioned at the Quilt Alliance site. Happy Bidding!! If you win it email me! post continues below ad Read more →

Pat Sloan: Your TOP machine quilting Question?

It's Q&A Time! Leah Day will be on my radio show Monday for the last installment of my machine Quilting series. We want to answer your most BURNING Questions about Machine Quilting on your home machine! Each Month Leah has been on the radio with me to talk some part of the machine quilting process. From basting, to threads, to picking the design. You've been listening.. and if you missed one.. CLICK HERE and catch up! So what do you still want to know that we didn't cover? What is your TOP QUESTION about machine quilting? Leave a comment here... Read more →

Pat Sloan: A Easy Challenge.. join me in this sew along!

Sometimes you just need a little prodding from a friend. Someone that says YOU CAN DO IT, even when you think you can't. Because we are all capable of pulling out the stops for a challenge... even if our plate is full. Because we WANT to do the challenge. Right? Well I WANT to finish up some UFOs. I have a UFO 'support group' at my internet site and we are always working to finish something that has been laying around entirely too long. I recently got back this wonderful quilt from Cindy at PinkPaw Studios. ...recent being this fall..... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Annette Kennedy, Jennifer Mathis and Elizabeth Dackson chat with Pat!

I am always excited to meet new quilters. Annette Kennedy's work is new to me and I'm thrilled to talk to her about how she creates such stunning quilts! When in Houston I had the chance to run into both Jennifer and Elizabeth, such fun! Be sure to CLICK HERE to catch up on my prior shows! Just scroll PAST the show description until you hit the "Disco Ball". Once that comes in the player is there! Award winning quilter Annette Kennedy loves to paint on her quilts, and she truly takes the pieces to the next level! I've never... Read more →