Pat Sloan's Blog

Pat Sloan: Vacation Time in the Dog Days of summer, with a Twist!

It's the Dog Days of summer, August and guess what? I am giving you something to work on that is easy... with a twist! Woohooo! Salt Water Taffy! This is actually the block for the Inner Border. I'm giving you this simple block that you can make for that space. you do neeed a few of them, and you have plenty of time to do them! This is great mindless work for summer. I suggest you cut out all the squares, then work on them at a pace that is nice and comfortable! When you go over to Free Quilt... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Roadtripping another Version

Here is another version of my road trip photos This version has something about the photo. do you like this better than the slideshow HERE? Refresh to see the newest photos! If you are reading this in your email notice, click the banner and come to the page! article continues below ad Read more →

Pat Sloan: Inspiration Look Book - Pretty in Pink, it's not what you think!

There is a color I use sometimes, but not that often. It's pink. I love pink in nature, i love pink in things, and yes... I love pink in quilts and have used it. But it doesn't seem to get into my quilts THAT often. The last time was my String Bean Challenge quilt... remember that one? This is my new series of articles is called 'Inspiration Look Book' and I created a category on the right sidebar so you can find them all. First my Pink collection. Actually I could just take this bin and use it! I think... Read more →

Pat Sloan: Free Pattern and the Editors have great tips!

ITUNES subscription available - CLICK HERE To subscribe All NEW Podcast from the American Patchwork and Quilting editors! This is a free pattern called Anchor's Away... Download! For a full list of my Show guests CLICK HERE to my Podcast page ITUNES subscription available - CLICK HERE To subscribe APQ FACEBOOK page CLICK HERE to Join My FACEBOOK Online Quilt Classroom CLICK HERE to Join APQ magazine online www.allpeoplequilt.com/ article continues below ad Read more →

Pat Sloan: Life on the Road .. traveling to see YOU!

I am on my way to Mississippi to teach 3 groups for 6 days, wheee!! So EXCITED as I've never taught in Mississippi before (do you love spelling that as much as I do) If you are close by I'm with the Mississippi Quilt Association and you can find out about the 3 events HERE Traveling to your location is an amazing opportunity for me to see where you live and quilt. To meet you in your home town is an honor and the Shipping Department and I enjoy so much learning about your town! I thought I'd share a... Read more →