Pat Sloan's Blog

Pat Sloan: Globetrotting my FREE Block of the month - Block 2

I am so happy to be working with the wonderful people at Free Quilt Patterns! They asked me to design a block of the month for 2014, and I am very excited about this one. I have designed a 60" x 60" quilt. AND I am making it in TWO colorways! The first block is 26" x 26" FINISHED" and is called "Washington DC". At my Facebook group hundreds of you have made the block... it is so inspirational to see so many versions! CLICK HERE to join my group! The quilt is called 'Globetrotting' and each block is inspired... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Guess the Next Globetrotting City Giveaway!

It's almost time for City #2 in my Globetrotting Quilt We are having a BLAST at my group HERE... there are hundreds of Globetrotting blocks shared.. one for every style quilt maker! From Holidays, to brights to Civil War. Are you there yet??? JOIN ME so you don't miss a thing.. the show and tell is incredible! Everyone is counting sleeps until block 2 is released.. which is Saturday (as long as the creek don't rise and the internet is on) BLOCK 1,Washington DC, is HERE plus the supply list for the whole quilt So I thought it would be... Read more →

Pat Sloan: My New Aurifil Thread Boxes.. yummy!

I want to show you my Two New Aurifil Thread boxes.. yum! My Perfect box of neutrals, something we ALL need right? 50 wt... lovely lovely useful 50wt! I have used these colors to machine applique with the blanket stich.. it's awesome what they blend with! All 12 spools come in this box! So you can keep them nice and tidy. And replace them as you use them! CLICK HERE to my store to buy your own box.. qualifies for free shipping in the US! Are you addicted to color? Oh yes.... yummy juicy colors! 50wt is perfect for piecing,... Read more →

Pat Sloan: UFO Busting Challenge #3

I must say that I surprised myself this month with my own UFO busting! (UFO = Un-Finished Objects). I've put binding on two quilts, sent two tops off to be quilted and then I listed all my projects in progress ... let's take a look! Binding for project #2 is an bed-size quilt that I started.. mmm .. awhile ago. It has been waiting for binding since early fall. I had binding made... so.. now it's done! The border fabric I hoarded for a LONG time.. by Martha Negley. I love her fabrics, and this one with the flowers and... Read more →

Pat Sloan: American Patchwork & Quilting Editors on the Radio

For the show today you are going to love a FULL show of the editors from American Patchwork & Quilting. Be sure to CLICK HERE to catch up on my prior shows! Jennifer Keltner and Jodi Sanders are on the show to talk about about expanding your skill set and learning something new! Another segment is on round robins and one of scraps! They are FULL of great information and tips for you today CLICK HERE to Listen LIVE between 4pm and 5pm EASTERN. Then Listen ON YOUR COMPUTER or download the PODCAST after the show! The recording is available... Read more →