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Pat Sloan: Random Round Up

I had a huge debate with my friends on the wisdom of an icecream holder - some of them liked the idea as their hands get cold, others wanted their hands to get cold so it might stop them from eating the whole thing. What do you think? http://byanniecom.blogspot.com/2014/06/just-desserts-pint-sized-ice-cream-case.html a very clever binding technique http://www.52quilts.com/2012/05/tuesday-tutorial-susies-magic-binding.html I adore this flag quilt! Everything about it is wonderful and I really light the lighter red/white/blue. http://cornbreadandbeansquilting.wordpress.com/category/parade-day-sew-along/ A perfect project to make for those kids going to college next month! http://imaginegnats.com/everything-body-pillow-case-tutorial/ Violet craft watercolor http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/ProjectCenter/Project_Detail/Watercolor_Heart_Block This is such a sweet summer sail boat wallhanging.... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Texas Road Trip Roundup

LIFE with PAT ... my road trip to teach in Texas was a blast! Gregg and I have so much fun seeing the country and meeting people. During the trips I share a lot of photos at Facebook and Instagram ... here is a little recap! The first day was a drive south for the prettiest drive in Virginia! This included an ice-cream stop where they served up the most perfect cone I've EVER seen.. right? I couldn't resist putting my 'name' on that travel trailer.. as there were many discussion about the NEED for one for these trips. Some... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Fabric 101 - Finding Friends

This Camera fabric has been calling my name.. and calling and calling.. until finally I went and got a 1/2 a yard. It also comes in Black/white.. which I'm SURE I also need. We are a HUGE Camera Family. I take photos .. my dad, his wife, and husband have all been photographers for ever.. for fun, but they are all really good with a fancy camera. I'm learning that part, but as I share in my Life with Pat series.. awesome photography is a huge inspiration to me. Do you see the adorable stars in some of the lenses?... Read more →

Pat Sloan: American Patchwork & Quilting Editors

Be sure to CLICK HERE to catch up on my prior shows! The Editors of American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine Have a FULL show of tips for you today! Listen ON YOUR COMPUTER or download the PODCAST after the show! The recording is available after 6pm eastern. ITUNES subscription available - CLICK HERE To subscribe APQ FACEBOOK page CLICK HERE to Join My FACEBOOK Quilt Community CLICK HERE to Join APQ magazine online www.allpeoplequilt.com/ post continues below ad Read more →

Pat Sloan: Thread Cone Hack

The other day on my facebook group Heather shared a Thread cone hack... it is great!! Use a travel cup that is wide enough for the thread cone and feed the thread out the straw opening! Brilliant! She had spotted this tip online, tried it then shared with us! Someone else pointed out that you do need a cup that won't tip over. So other suggestions went on for using a coffee can, a canning jar, maybe an pasta jar when you are done with it. Any container that will stay upright! I LOVE my quilt along group, there is... Read more →